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    Old 09-30-2013, 11:52 AM
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    My BFF passed away recently after having a stroke 5 years ago. Her sewing machine was handy so her DH decided to mend something - she said she heard the most horrible "clunk" and he was hollering - had sewed his finger!!! Guess it isn't so easy is it??????
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    Old 09-30-2013, 12:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    He tried and did do the job he wanted to do but to be thought of and praised as knowing about sewing is ridiculous. He didn't do anything special in my eyes.
    OUCH!



    Learn To Do By Doing ... at it's best!
    The need was there, and so he did what he wanted.
    Sometimes we do learn the best when we don't know that we "can't"!
    And now onwards for him!

    Actually he has us figured out ... it's all about sewing in a straight line


    ITA with Holice ... buy him a beginners book and/or invite him over and help him learn some of the basics.
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    Old 09-30-2013, 12:24 PM
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    It can be easy.. but what did you want it to look like ? LOL.
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    Old 09-30-2013, 12:47 PM
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    We were just giggling.
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    Old 09-30-2013, 01:16 PM
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    I agree with Tartan! LOL, she always has the best replys.


    Originally Posted by Tartan
    Like making a bird house and thinking you are now ready for kitchen cupboards.
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    Old 09-30-2013, 01:40 PM
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    I'd have to invite to a quilting party. Ha
    peace
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    Old 09-30-2013, 01:46 PM
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    I'd encourage him to try it. Why be negative?

    Lots of sexism here.
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    Old 09-30-2013, 01:46 PM
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    I think he would be best to take a sewing class for beginners. He needs to learn sewing can be dangerous. Sewing a straight line isn't always easy, let alone sewing a 1/4" seam line. He sure has lots to learn.
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    so, are you not willing to teach him some quilting? I would be happy that now that he has figured out a machine- and knows quilt piecing entails straight seams that he thinks he should take that next step= my sons and nephew all started innocently enough- then jumped in with both feet all 3 of them challenge me regularly- young men are adventurous- don't worry about *old stuck in the mud rules*, have great color sense and if they have a desire they should certainly be encouraged. after all- being able to sew a straight line is the foundation to successful quilts.
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    Old 09-30-2013, 02:32 PM
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    He has to start somewhere!
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