tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post4972222383426585653..comments2024-03-29T00:36:21.447-07:00Comments on Quilty Folk: A Life Learning Lessonaudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-75949511023484545752015-08-07T05:27:44.832-07:002015-08-07T05:27:44.832-07:00Just catching up here from a busy summer. Everyon...Just catching up here from a busy summer. Everyone has spoken so eloquently already so here is a comment from left field: this local guild show provided the deadline goal that helped you focus on finishing this extremely important masterpiece that you needed to make. Now the quilt is all ready to be shown in a better venue. I love it, I love all your styles. You inspire me and I wish I could quilt like you. The verb "quilt" does not seem big enough to describe all your talent and skills!nestkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02188277828934423568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-57882184235270151112015-08-07T05:26:58.997-07:002015-08-07T05:26:58.997-07:00Just catching up here from a busy summer. Everyon...Just catching up here from a busy summer. Everyone has spoken so eloquently already so here is a comment from left field: this local guild show provided the deadline goal that helped you focus on finishing this extremely important masterpiece that you needed to make. Now the quilt is all ready to be shown in a better venue. I love it, I love all your styles. You inspire me and I wish I could quilt like you. The verb "quilt" does not seem big enough to describe all your talent and skills!nestkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02188277828934423568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-17522275574311425342015-07-23T10:18:33.900-07:002015-07-23T10:18:33.900-07:00Perhaps they had more quilts than room. I did orga...Perhaps they had more quilts than room. I did organize one show but library professionals hung it. I wouldn't want the responsibility.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-83708414980614603512015-07-22T23:47:28.362-07:002015-07-22T23:47:28.362-07:00Just catching up here - oh boy! Send your quilt t...Just catching up here - oh boy! Send your quilt to the show where it will be treated properly, hang it in the town hall, be proud of it. I don't know why it ended up in such a poor position but it seems to me to be just plain rude to do that to any quilt.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-36331332966042104512015-07-21T05:03:13.814-07:002015-07-21T05:03:13.814-07:00Wow I don't even know where to begin! Your wor...Wow I don't even know where to begin! Your work is amazing and you should absolutely enter it into other shows so people can appreciate your work.<br />Having been involved in my guild's quilt shows there are some things to think about for sure. Did they accept too many quilts for the space? If they are doing this every year that should not be the case. We are an NQA judged show and we accept every quilt up to our limit. There are a few people in charge of the hanging and I do believe that the only considerations they make is to put the Best of Show in a special spot.<br />I don't like every quilt I see but I can appreciate a well made quilt, modern or traditional. I think with the addition of the Modern Quilt Guild, things will be changing as many more traditional quilters see the beauty in a quilt that is more of a work of art than a quilt for the bed. Quilt on!Pinkadot Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-39297471893704905002015-07-21T04:00:28.593-07:002015-07-21T04:00:28.593-07:00So sorry about this, Audrey! Your quilt was not la...So sorry about this, Audrey! Your quilt was not late and someone should have been there to accept quilts at the appointed time but I don't think that it had anything to do with snubbing your art quilt. It sounds as if they were running out of room and probably no one made a decision on where to hang what. If there were more quilts than yours and your friends dropped off 'late' ( though not really late ) they were probably divvied up between a few ladies for last minute hanging. That's the nice way to look at it anyway. hoping it was all on accident. Enter your quilt in the other show yes! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-79101320356626702132015-07-20T13:32:06.172-07:002015-07-20T13:32:06.172-07:00Oh Audrey - I'm so disappointed for you. All t...Oh Audrey - I'm so disappointed for you. All that hard work . It sounds like the organisers of the event don't have a clue what they're doing . No communication about drop off times and hanging quilts in spots that are invisible. <br /><br />Your work was relevant and topical, and beautiful. Sadly they couldn't see that , but we all do. <br /><br />Im so sorry that this experience wasn't what you hoped for. Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-35007276097786838892015-07-20T12:32:17.162-07:002015-07-20T12:32:17.162-07:00This entire experience seems to have been very pai...This entire experience seems to have been very painful for you. I am so sorry about that. I know how hard you work to express yourself in your quilts and this must have felt like a rejection of you, personally. As someone who reads your blog faithfully (and has 'stalked' you by reading ALL of your old blog posts!), I want you to know that I enjoy your creative mind. You don't just grab a handful of matching fat quarters from one designer's line and make a quick-and-easy quilt (not that there is anything wrong with that; it's just not what YOU do!). Instead, you spend months/years finding just the right fabric or applique that speaks to you, that speaks for you. I know that we out here in blogland, at least, appreciate that.the arkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913283083812288705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-79182853207821782502015-07-20T08:50:21.032-07:002015-07-20T08:50:21.032-07:00I'm wondering what the other quilts looked lik...I'm wondering what the other quilts looked like -- was yours just too different for them? And I can understand that in some guilds, an outsider can be viewed as an intruder. (Not agree, just understand.) Maybe someone's miffed that you do such nice work but won't join?? If they didn't like your quilt, they are entitled to their opinion but they should have been more honest and treated you better. Unless this is a very unique experience, maybe it's time to look for other, more kindred spirits!Sewing Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907568309756938880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-82376812115570175932015-07-20T07:28:22.028-07:002015-07-20T07:28:22.028-07:00I am sorry you feel bad. I am surprised the guild...I am sorry you feel bad. I am surprised the guild takes quilts from non-guild members. In some guilds there are limits to what members can enter - 2, and in many cases they struggle to get enough volunteers and funds to put a show on. Maybe you could join and offer to be on the exhibit committee? Been there, don't that, and it will change your perspective on quilt shows. Also, consider a venue outside your community - why not enter a state or national show?Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-14153040987981023412015-07-20T07:01:11.569-07:002015-07-20T07:01:11.569-07:00Oh that hurts just reading it, so sorry you had to...Oh that hurts just reading it, so sorry you had to experience all that with such beautiful things you make.<br />Some things I just do not understand, at your sad weekend seem to be one of those things.<br />We say, there is nothing so bad, that not something good can come out of it. Maybe one day we will find out what good came out of all this undconsidered act of ignorance.<br />Greetings,<br />SylviaFlickenstichlerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234604824763882898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-40988585922427449892015-07-20T03:38:17.843-07:002015-07-20T03:38:17.843-07:00I'm sorry this happened to you because I know ...I'm sorry this happened to you because I know you put so much of yourself into your quilt. I admire that so much! I can't imagine how this guild operates their show. Try not to allow their thinking and actions to affect you! Mayleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031211428004445817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-60296621024706665122015-07-20T01:19:59.284-07:002015-07-20T01:19:59.284-07:00Yes, that is a bad story. You will never know wha...Yes, that is a bad story. You will never know what happened behind the scenes in the guild. Try not to let it rock you. We all know that there are some women who enjoy being domineering and enforce their opinions on everyone around them. I bet the local guild has their fair share of them. It is absolutely no reflection on your quilt. It is such an amazing, original and genuine reflection of the fire; so powerful and a real credit to you. The worst thing you can do is allow shallow behaviour to hurt you. Chin up, you have many, many on-line admirers.lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965043838288712362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-76220635215186839022015-07-19T22:43:20.640-07:002015-07-19T22:43:20.640-07:00I am so sorry you had such a bad experience. Peopl...I am so sorry you had such a bad experience. People can be so uncaring, unkind, and unnecessary hurtful to eachother. Your quilt is amazing, it comes straight from the heart and it deserves a lot, lot better. No use talking to people like this, they do not and would not get it. Hope you find another or more opportunities to show this quilt, it deserves to be seen.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401819213843246248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-87269658181297440682015-07-19T18:38:26.682-07:002015-07-19T18:38:26.682-07:00I'm sorry you had such a disappointing experie...I'm sorry you had such a disappointing experience. I was thinking as I was reading that your quilt probably was too original, too cutting edge, too bold too modern , ect. I personally think that it is best to be open to all things and challenge our views. Maybe you have to find a better audience to appreciate your quilt. It sounds as though you handled the situation wrth a lot of grace - good for you.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357605409906167140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-9343544353273316732015-07-19T18:23:06.921-07:002015-07-19T18:23:06.921-07:00Very hurtful. Who knows what happened on their end...Very hurtful. Who knows what happened on their end. Even though they were wrong, I would choose not to take it personally. You make great quilts. You have lots of feedback telling you that. It sounds to me like the guild was very unorganized....and you got hurt because of it. I find my guild is often like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off. It bothers me and I know things like this happen in our guild. So....you are a great quilter....feed on the positive and not the results of some unorganized women.FabricandFlowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307125497190752024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-61904099533276338962015-07-19T16:56:43.555-07:002015-07-19T16:56:43.555-07:00Oh boy, this sure didn't sound like fun to me....Oh boy, this sure didn't sound like fun to me. What a disappointment. The very least they could have done was put up a sign "More quilts this way!" or something to that affect. Sounds like they all ready had the quilts in mind that they wanted to showcase. I'm so sorry, but don't doubt yourself and your work. You're a very talented quilter! I say enter your quilts in your County or State fair where they will get the viewing they deserve.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467650220067047943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-76310495703839537992015-07-19T15:31:59.808-07:002015-07-19T15:31:59.808-07:00Geez, Audrey. No wonder you don't join that gu...Geez, Audrey. No wonder you don't join that guild. What a bunch of idiots. I'm thinking there may be some jealousy involved? How insulting, and ... hurtful!<br /><br />Hey, you know WE all love you, AND your quilts! Especialy the Pateros quilt, which should have been front and center at that show! <br /><br />Ok I better shut up before I embarrass myself ~<br /><br />Meanwhile, I think you should try for the national shows. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926328455712508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-33662308924640912852015-07-19T15:21:19.209-07:002015-07-19T15:21:19.209-07:00I'm so sorry Audrey! Your quilt was a beautif...I'm so sorry Audrey! Your quilt was a beautiful gift you wanted to give your community. Hopefully, you will find another place to display and share it. Handmade by Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01557628031611227098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-71570727718618479862015-07-19T11:42:09.490-07:002015-07-19T11:42:09.490-07:00I'm so sorry that you had such bad experience....I'm so sorry that you had such bad experience. I hope it was an oversight by a few members of the guild and not something personal. Your quilt is awesome and I hope you find another venue to share it. I think if you did, you'd see a whole different reaction.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-26671894400230895812015-07-19T11:17:19.137-07:002015-07-19T11:17:19.137-07:00I developed a lump in my throat while reading this...I developed a lump in my throat while reading this. First of all, poor communication for an event such as this is not acceptable. Secondly, I find the quilt visually striking and quite moving, and I can't imagine anyone not having the same reaction, particularly if you have ever experienced a natural disaster. I've written to you before saying that we may not have fires here in the northeast, but we do get hurricanes, and looking at the Pateros quilt evoked the same feelings of fear, loss and sadness I've had when one of these monsters has whipped through. Thirdly, I think the guild sounds extremely traditional and perhaps only willing and able to judge and exhibit the basics. You have exemplary skills, Audrey, and I've learned a lot from you (and I've been quilting for over 22 years). Anything beyond a conventional design may have been difficult for this group to assess. Finally, show me the most traditional nine patch, with excellent color choices, tiny even stitches and impeccable piecing - sounds great, right? But show me that same quilt and tell me that the maker was working through a difficult time or was celebrating a joy or was just releasing the stresses of the day, and that quilt will get my vote. Your quilt stands on its own and needs to be shown, front and center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-5263249460868688442015-07-19T11:00:06.445-07:002015-07-19T11:00:06.445-07:00I'm sorry for the bad experience you had with ...I'm sorry for the bad experience you had with your fire quilt. I feel your frusteration and can unfortunately relate. I think your quilt tells a heartbreaking and difficult story very well and I hope you will put it in other shows so more people can see and appreciate it.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-17666866844555409782015-07-19T10:50:30.525-07:002015-07-19T10:50:30.525-07:00Your post reminded me of a conversation I had with...Your post reminded me of a conversation I had with a neighbour a couple of days ago. She is a member of a local Golf Club ( lots of rules that as a non-golfer I don't understand!) and she entered a special Golf Day where 3 ladies are put together to play the round of golf. One woman was rude to her all day, was imperious or ignored her by turns and my neighbour had a thoroughly miserable day. The other lady( who had had the misfortune to play with objectionable player before )was extremely embarrassed at the end of the round, apologizing profusely for the other woman's behaviour. My neighbour has since learned that many people at the club have complained to the Captain and refuse to be partners with this woman ever again. My viewpoint is that until she is challenged by the Captain on this matter, or everyone refuses to play with her, thn she will continue ith her bad behaviour. In my book it's bully behaviour and bullies need challenging. Same with your Quilt Show experience. Don't lie down and say nothing because the bullies at the Guild will never learn the error of their ways and the other pleasant ladies will continue to play damage control around the edges!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139897702169696195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-64510018607126364942015-07-19T10:48:24.302-07:002015-07-19T10:48:24.302-07:00I think the fact that excuses/apologies were so ha...I think the fact that excuses/apologies were so hastily volunteered makes it clear it wasn't a 'group' decision. You'll probably never know the whole story, and considering the fact that it's a small town, you might be happier never knowing the whole story. Hugs to you and your beautiful quilt.<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208168224439515489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297789041481934828.post-22500572916338913672015-07-19T10:18:14.215-07:002015-07-19T10:18:14.215-07:00I've read the comments above and as much as I ...I've read the comments above and as much as I don't disagree with most of them, my biggest issue would be the lack of communication on regards to the drop off time. I would attend the next guild meeting at hammer that point home. Not being a member of the guild, and the "late drop off" probably influenced the placement more than the quilt subject or workmanship. I would go to your library and see if they have a place to hang it, take it to your local fall fair, (if you have one) and continue to show your amazing piece to as many people as possible, it has been created from your heart and tears and emotion and your hands, it is an amazing piece of work. If the fire department has an event, get your quilt into it. Continue to create from your heart and do not let this one tiny blimp in the journey of life get to you. As for the comment "why aren't you a guild member?", I can understand why on many levels. (((big hugs))) <br />Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.com