A quilt police officer in the making *sigh*
01-07-2011, 04:08 PM
#61
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by joan_quilts
When I am teaching people how to quilt, I tell them they have to make sure they are cutting accuaratley, have to know the 1/4 inch seam rule, and the rest is preference. I can show them short cuts, but as long as you are happy with your work, that is what matters.
For the 'new' quilt police, next time she does this, lean back a smidge, look her straight in the eye, slightly raise your eyebrows, do not break contact, do not speak first, wait her out, see what she does.
I'm betting she will find that quite uncomfortable and hopefully make the connection that HER behavior is making you uncomfortable as well.
Nothing is more ridiculous or annoying than a newly taught proselytizer.
Jan in VA
01-07-2011, 04:14 PM
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One up her. Just say, "I belong to a quilting board that has everyone from newbies, like US, to people that have been quilting for over 50 years. The group I'm in has quilters that have made quilts that are displayed in museums around the world and have won blue ribbons in world wide competitions. They've been wonderful at offering advice and helping me and the one thing that they're most adamant about is that there's no "right" or "wrong" way. It's supposed to be "whatever works" for the person doing the creating. If the instructor in your class said that there's right ways and wrong ways then he or she needs to broaden his/her horizons."
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!!!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!!!
01-07-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by seamstome
Ask this question, "Why?" If she can answer it with a technical response, then I would listen to her because she is trying to help you.
For example, there are several things you do the "correct" way due to bias issues.
Otherwise, it is a preference and she is being the quilt police.
For example, there are several things you do the "correct" way due to bias issues.
Otherwise, it is a preference and she is being the quilt police.
01-07-2011, 05:44 PM
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Excellent replies raptureready and lovingmama!! You might also ask to see her quilt police badge, with a laugh. Then with more laughs, tell her you are glad she doesn't have one cuz quilt police are NOT allowed around you and your sewing!!
01-07-2011, 06:07 PM
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Had to laugh at that. There are newbies taking classes that think their instructor is the expert and there are no other ways. Give her a chance to take classes with other instructors and see what happens. There are those that love to criticize, it won't last too long.
01-07-2011, 06:29 PM
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I feel she is shorting herself. My first love is hand applique qnd I kept trying different techniques, needles, threads that would be suggested to me and because I did this I finally found the perfect way for me. You have to be open minded.
01-07-2011, 07:08 PM
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I have become an applique fanatic. There must be a gazillion different ways to applique, and I don't have time to learn them all (but, I'm trying) I don't think any are right or wrong, just preferable to the quilter. If she is a good friend, give her the raspberries and just keep on with what you are doing
01-07-2011, 08:41 PM
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{But now every time we talk she'll say "the way you do "X" (insert technique) is wrong. I learned in my class that you're supposed to do it this way". Oy. :hunf: }
Oh boy, oh boy do I completely understand where you are coming from. A friend who was in nursing school actually told me that what I had learned in my nursing school days (a three year hospital based school compared to her community college classes) was WRONG...not outdated as I had suggested....BUT WRONG!
Yeah - right. May I die at home.
I like your approach and I would find ways to minimize encounters. I suppose we must forgive her insecurity.
:roll:
Oh boy, oh boy do I completely understand where you are coming from. A friend who was in nursing school actually told me that what I had learned in my nursing school days (a three year hospital based school compared to her community college classes) was WRONG...not outdated as I had suggested....BUT WRONG!
Yeah - right. May I die at home.
I like your approach and I would find ways to minimize encounters. I suppose we must forgive her insecurity.
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