I'm needing a hug
02-27-2011, 07:45 PM
#65
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Originally Posted by Bobbielinks
Several days ago I was waiting for my husband in a doctor's office, hand binding a quilt I had quilted on my quilting machine. This older man came in, sat down across the waiting room from me and kept watching what I was doing. After several minutes of looking at my quilt, he asked how long it had taken me to quilt it. This was a large full size which I had quilted double feathered wreaths on, so it took about 15 hours of quilting time. He grunted and made a comment about he bet the fabric was even new. Then he went into a loud and lenghty speach about how women these days don't know how to make a quilt. How they (quilts) should be made from scraps of clothing. Should never be made from new material. Should all be done by hand, etc. on and on. I really felt small. I finally folded my quilt and went to my car to wait on my husband.
02-27-2011, 07:51 PM
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What a rotten encounter with the Quilt Police. This man was clueless about quilting. He knows nothing about it the quilting process.
I love your quilt, it is absolutely beautiful. Don't let this grumpy old man spoil your passion of quilting.
I love your quilt, it is absolutely beautiful. Don't let this grumpy old man spoil your passion of quilting.
02-27-2011, 07:55 PM
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Well, I would have asked him when was the last time he made a quilt. People that don't know what really goes into making one such as beautiful as yours don't know what they are talking about. You should not have felt the need to get up and leave. Always be proud of your work.
02-27-2011, 07:57 PM
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How outrageously rude! I would have stayed put and made an acid reply...Your quilt is really beautiful, lovely colours and design. Never, ever let someone get away with that behaviour again....no matter what their age. Happy quilting!
02-27-2011, 07:59 PM
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((((HUG))))) Some people should just kep their mouth's shut. Maybe since he was elderly he is suffering from dementia which can cause people to not act themselves.
But I personally think the quilt is beautiful!
Kyia
But I personally think the quilt is beautiful!
Kyia
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