tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post7613872694176697424..comments2023-10-29T02:04:21.676-07:00Comments on Quilting Daze: Darlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06889819189264646562noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-64117677313972500222008-01-21T17:06:00.000-08:002008-01-21T17:06:00.000-08:00I am so sorry that you had to deal with this lady!...I am so sorry that you had to deal with this lady! She, evidently, hasn't gotten bit by the quilting bug, yet. <BR/><BR/>Anything that keeps your mind thinking, your hands busy, and your heart happy is all that matters. The fact that you are taking time to share with others your love of quilting by teaching them how to quilt, says so much about the kind and caring person that you are. <BR/><BR/>My best friend has a theory: she said that when she dies, the kids will never remember if her house was clean or if her cooking was great, but they will trip over each other trying to get to their favorite quilts!Busy Little Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030043135910710800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-70593329730922664062007-12-24T05:36:00.000-08:002007-12-24T05:36:00.000-08:00Does this lady go around criticizing the rest of t...Does this lady go around criticizing the rest of the residents for their passions? She's the sick one - not you.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07125491177774966237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-15772203820553942082007-12-17T11:01:00.000-08:002007-12-17T11:01:00.000-08:00I wonder if she wonders why people collect stamps,...I wonder if she wonders why people collect stamps, coins, etc.The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-73810514129085883892007-12-04T19:15:00.000-08:002007-12-04T19:15:00.000-08:00After all these comments I hope you are feeling be...After all these comments I hope you are feeling better....even wonderful!! But I know it is hard to dismiss friends comments. My first bed size quilt was following a Georgia Bonesteel lap quilting pattern. I hand quilted it and was feeling so excited about my finished quilt. A sister-in-law saw it and said she didn't like the double lattice.That was the extent of her comment! I was crushed. But then she had never hand quilted anything. I am just an average quilter but love everything I've made. Since I discovered quilters blogs I feel<BR/>like I've met a whole new community of like minded friends.G'G'mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219555579054985607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-57753319604530674312007-12-03T09:24:00.000-08:002007-12-03T09:24:00.000-08:00You could ask her - now why would you care about h...You could ask her - now why would you care about how many quilts I have? Or - what makes you ask such a question? That usually is enough to stop the rude comments. I have given away many quilts - and still have a large stack of them in my house. I have to rotate them on the beds so they all get used and appreciated - but I'd not part with one of them. They are my friends and bring happy memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-45893091784598738612007-12-02T02:54:00.000-08:002007-12-02T02:54:00.000-08:00Darlene,you just need to quilt that is all there i...Darlene,<BR/>you just need to quilt that is all there is to it.<BR/>fills our lives with much joy...<BR/>something some people will never understand<BR/>keep being yourself and doing what makes you happy.<BR/>kathie in nj <BR/>my blog is back :)antique quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379983489980682690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-82709064739470416042007-11-30T20:33:00.000-08:002007-11-30T20:33:00.000-08:00We're here for you and we definitely understand. G...We're here for you and we definitely understand. <BR/><BR/>Group hug!!!!Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909931285384059631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-87946083407534882112007-11-29T18:56:00.000-08:002007-11-29T18:56:00.000-08:00Who cares what others think...you have to do what ...Who cares what others think...you have to do what makes you feel happy. Sounds to me like that person is very unhappy herself or insecure. She has to try to put you down to feel better and that's just sad.Vickie Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511676083859760324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-33645907993152375682007-11-28T06:20:00.000-08:002007-11-28T06:20:00.000-08:00I realize my comment is a little late, but I just ...I realize my comment is a little late, but I just wanted to say that I feel for you! Why? Because I know NO other quilters in my area and none of my friends or family understand my obsession with quilting. Whenever I show my mother my latest quilt she says, "But what are you going to DO with it??" Why do I have to do anything with it, other than just enjoy it? It makes me happy to look at my quilts!<BR/><BR/>I have the overflowing stash problem too, so if you come up with any solutions on that, let me know, LOL! (I do find that taking the time to clean & organize my sewing room inspires me to work on my projects.)<BR/><BR/>Hey, maybe we can start a support group for misunderstood quilters!OneGoodWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098826204882194520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-30551743181496372362007-11-27T18:22:00.000-08:002007-11-27T18:22:00.000-08:00Just tell her you are a collector. Lots of people...Just tell her you are a collector. Lots of people collect all sorts of strange things, and collecting quilts isn't one of them. She probably doesn't have any friends...Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15434857739724897230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-66156475968892569732007-11-26T11:49:00.000-08:002007-11-26T11:49:00.000-08:00Darlene - just a thought... could it be you are so...Darlene - just a thought... could it be you are so upset because there is some truth to what she is saying? No, she shouldn't have been talking about you. That is not kind at all. But maybe she has seen much need in her life, and owning so many quilts seems somewhat wasteful to her. Maybe she sees it as bad stewardship of resources... My advice - just keep loving her, and, truly ponder why you are so upset about it. I find when I am really upset about something someone says to me or about me, it is partially (or totally) true, and that's why I'm so mad. Maybe this isn't something you want to read, but we do have to get real sometimes too.Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578695113233957519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-81150681787126711732007-11-25T15:37:00.000-08:002007-11-25T15:37:00.000-08:00Never be ashamed of the things you love! You go gi...Never be ashamed of the things you love! You go girl, make the quilts, buy the fabric, it obviously makes you happy as it does me. I know I haven't 'met' you before but I wanted to say hello and send my thoughts your way!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686904967041792359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-66621084526224413342007-11-25T13:25:00.000-08:002007-11-25T13:25:00.000-08:00Hi Darlene, I HAD to comment on your "rant", as I ...Hi Darlene, I HAD to comment on your "rant", as I have had exactly the same reaction from someone.I, as you do, give away and make for charity, probably as many quilts as I keep. In discussing this with another quilting friend, we decided they just don't "get It". They don't understand the creative process, and the enjoyment we get from creating something from nothing.So, the next time, you get this reaction....or a blank stare,that I have seen when some people look at a quilt, remember....they just dont "get it", lol. I really enjoy your blog, and your projects. Stop and see mine sometime. Barb @ oceanwavesquilts@typepad.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-62805560943627000702007-11-25T12:37:00.000-08:002007-11-25T12:37:00.000-08:00I'm with you. I know I have too many quilts and f...I'm with you. I know I have too many quilts and flimsies but that's what makes me happy. Sounds to me like the lady is narrow minded. If it isn't something SHE would do, then why would anyone else do it? You sound perfectly normal to me!Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720927550545452529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-4472493561484942502007-11-25T06:06:00.000-08:002007-11-25T06:06:00.000-08:00Well as you have 67 comments on this already, I al...Well as you have 67 comments on this already, I almost did not post mine. I decided to anyway. It sounds like you have "dealt" with the comment that was formed out of ignorance. I am glad you see that owning many quilts and flimseys is a wonderful thing! If you never did one charity quilt or gift quilt but owned 1000 quilts yourself THAT would also be ok!!! You are an awsome woman Darlene and to give of yourself to teach THAT woman to quilt (among the others) says much about your generous spirit!! There...my 2 cents!~Bren~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14533891842002502385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-79786821061783020202007-11-24T16:53:00.000-08:002007-11-24T16:53:00.000-08:00You know, I wouldn't waste another minute of think...You know, I wouldn't waste another minute of thinking of her. I'd be busy making ANOTHER quilt!!!! We do what makes us happy. My daddy always said, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." It's none of her business how many quilts/stash/ or anything else you have. If it makes us happy - you go girl! Not to worry, I think she is very jealous of all your quilts!<BR/><BR/>gloria g. Richards, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-67475543268699174802007-11-24T15:37:00.000-08:002007-11-24T15:37:00.000-08:00My comment will probably be lost among all of thes...My comment will probably be lost among all of these, but I just had to say something in your defense! One word. Joy. For those of us who "get it" quilting brings great joy to our lives and usually those around us, in more ways than we can list! <BR/><BR/>I am sorry for this person who behaved so poorly. I would much rather know a person who shares the joy of quilting than a person who shares the less than joyfulness of judgment. :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08953124220818985910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-11756122045069504532007-11-24T05:30:00.000-08:002007-11-24T05:30:00.000-08:00It seems to me that she didn't even try to underst...It seems to me that she didn't even try to understand! I went many years not owning one quilt that I made and that actually upset me after a while. This woman must not understand how many quilts quilters give away to try and make you feel bad about actually owning some of them. Put it down to ignorance and feel good about everything that you have accomplished!Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087033541111358930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-62204978035310719752007-11-23T19:05:00.000-08:002007-11-23T19:05:00.000-08:00Please don't let this get you down. First of all, ...Please don't let this get you down. First of all, the comments were from someone who doesn't even know you or your passion of quilting. You deserve to keep every quilt you want to keep just as we all do. I too do my share of charity quilting but keep many for myself or family. That gal will never understand!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176253777977885693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-41518597189068617262007-11-23T15:23:00.000-08:002007-11-23T15:23:00.000-08:00You are rich (I don't mean in money - I mean in te...You are rich (I don't mean in money - I mean in terms of fulfilment, enjoyment, creativity, spousal support etc) and she is clear;y poor in spirit and probably in other ways too. Disparity in my expereince can lead to jealously which even if not recognised as such manifests as crticism - she need not worry about not having your joy and passion and membership fo a community and all the other wonderful things I have discovered that quilting brings if in fact she can tag your quilting as stupid. Why not give her a small quilted gift so she can undertsand the joy of owning such a thing? And don't ever feel you should give up. I have never seen so many comments on a blog so obviously you are very much in the majority! You deserve your pleasure in life and no one can take that from you! PS I have added your blog to my favourites list having stumbled on it today by accident.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589254083891378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-52882054750699190662007-11-23T13:59:00.000-08:002007-11-23T13:59:00.000-08:00Do not let the opinion of others worry you - life ...Do not let the opinion of others worry you - life is tooo short. I have forgotten how often when someone who doesn't know me asks "what do you do in your spare time" my reply is always "stitch" They then look at me as if I have grown another head. The same goes with blogging if you don't blog you just don't get it.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288635333245893039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-8185613364595713022007-11-23T00:18:00.000-08:002007-11-23T00:18:00.000-08:00Some people are like that. I was even thrown out o...Some people are like that. I was even thrown out of a stitching group, because I did have to many finishes, they were just jealous. Don't feel bad, it is their problem.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794073010954991300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-81877480057055603192007-11-22T06:26:00.000-08:002007-11-22T06:26:00.000-08:00Darlene - (((HUGS))) - you have a creative outlet ...Darlene - (((HUGS))) - you have a creative outlet and you are happy, that is all that matters! She'll never understand .... don't you feel sorry for her in a weird kind of way? <BR/><BR/>Please don't ever stop what you're doing - I love your blog and you provide such inspiration to so many people. One person shouldn't be able to spoil your fun.<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving!Doodlebug Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069198547550521156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-43417678577994754242007-11-22T06:10:00.000-08:002007-11-22T06:10:00.000-08:00Ditto to all of the above. Seems there are more pe...Ditto to all of the above. Seems there are more people like you than like her (thank goodness) so take heart.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083924435653058457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29563767.post-18302837274142348002007-11-22T03:15:00.000-08:002007-11-22T03:15:00.000-08:00We quilt because we need it like air - we think it...We quilt because we need it like air - we think it, talk it, breath it, do it !<BR/>Hugs, Hanne :-)Hannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977133647814863003noreply@blogger.com