Met the quilt police
10-27-2010, 08:06 PM
#51
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I have had people appalled at my behavior in general especially at quilt camp (LOL). Does that count? Leaving in the am for quilt camp. I'm so excited!!!!
Originally Posted by Mattee
So, there I was, taking a class. I had almost completed my table topper, when a classmate asked me how I was going to cover it. "What do you mean, cover it?" I asked.
Her: "You know, so it won't get food on it."
"But it's a table topper. It's going to get food on it," I responded.
Her: "Exactly. You need to cover it in vinyl or a laminate to protect it.
Me: "No, I want it antiqued."
I was actually shocked. I must admit that the thought never crossed my mind to cover the table topper. I figured that in 80 years (I'm being optimistic), when I'm dead and gone, and my descendants are using the aforementioned table-topper (again, my optimism), it will be like an archaeology exercise. There will be evidence of past meals that can be sifted through. "Look, Great-grandma Mattee must have LOVED ketchup!"
Anyway, I won't cover it. I understand completely why some people would. What I don't understand is that this woman seemed truly appalled that I choose not to. I mean really, it is MY project, right?
Anyone else have experience with classmates being appalled at your quilting behavior?
Her: "You know, so it won't get food on it."
"But it's a table topper. It's going to get food on it," I responded.
Her: "Exactly. You need to cover it in vinyl or a laminate to protect it.
Me: "No, I want it antiqued."
I was actually shocked. I must admit that the thought never crossed my mind to cover the table topper. I figured that in 80 years (I'm being optimistic), when I'm dead and gone, and my descendants are using the aforementioned table-topper (again, my optimism), it will be like an archaeology exercise. There will be evidence of past meals that can be sifted through. "Look, Great-grandma Mattee must have LOVED ketchup!"
Anyway, I won't cover it. I understand completely why some people would. What I don't understand is that this woman seemed truly appalled that I choose not to. I mean really, it is MY project, right?
Anyone else have experience with classmates being appalled at your quilting behavior?
10-27-2010, 08:39 PM
#53
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Location: Spring Valley, CA
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Originally Posted by grammiepamie
I wonder if that person covers her quilts so they don't get drool on them. You know when you are sleeping and drooling???????? LOL LOL. Pass the ketchup please!!!!!!!!!!
10-28-2010, 02:19 AM
#58
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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And the problem with just washing her topper would be....???
Geesh, she probably flattens and dries her used paper towels, too. :roll:
With that, I'm going down for my morning nap, it's 6:20a.m!
Jan in VA
Geesh, she probably flattens and dries her used paper towels, too. :roll:
With that, I'm going down for my morning nap, it's 6:20a.m!
Jan in VA
10-28-2010, 02:22 AM
#59
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 157
Man she would not like what I do the my quilts. i use them for Everything ie: in the dog bed, table cloths, floor cloths as well as wall hangings & the good old quilt on the bed.
They are best wash & wear. It doesn't get any better. They are made to be used is how I feel.
They are best wash & wear. It doesn't get any better. They are made to be used is how I feel.
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