Actually, I didn't. I started my Sunday morning with a very weary breakfast (something is up with my stomach. I spent all day Saturday lying on the couch in agony, but it seems to have passed during the night)
Then I got an email from Alisa, who apparently is also up at the crack of dawn on Sunday. Followed by an email from Tracie, who is REALLY up at the crack of dawn, because I'm pretty sure she's not even in the same time zone. So I was enjoying the little "pings" from gmail telling me I had new messages. It doesn't happen often on the weekends. The third ping wasn't so friendly though...
am a bit shocked that you are in a quilting swap. Isn't this a place where "quilters" swap their work? This is hardly an article of proficient quilting. Quirly & dorky for sure, but not anything anybody I know would want on their walls. Free-motion quilting should not be done by a novice with a plain background where EVERY mis-stitch will show. Consider a simpler approach & sew within your means.
I'm guessing that [email protected] is also a member of the 3rd round of the doll quilt swap, otherwise, it would be totally random for her to comment on my last quilt. But seeing as the new round was just announced and we all posted links to our blogs, she must be one of the swappers. So if you are the one sending to her, BEWARE: she expects a REAL quilt, from a REAL quilter. Novices need to apply. Also, to the person who is going to get my quilt, I'm sorry you got me. Apparently, I don't what I'm doing and I don't belong in the swap. so says [email protected]
EDITED TO ADD: I'm sure you'll all be SHOCKED that Jayne is in fact not her real name! But because people are idiots and don't understand the basics of IP tracing, I know who Jayne is. And she was even stupid enough to make a comment on her own blog about finding me "odd to be in a swap" and, this is the best part "reserving judgment for now" !!!! Way to reserve judgment there Jayne!
If you happen to be in the Doll Quilt Swap III, I seriously hope that you are not the person making the quilt for Jayne. But if you think you might be, email me, I have absolutely no qualms about confirming it. I have withdrawn from the swap, because you see, Jayne was going to make ME a quilt! I don't want it.
Yeouch. What a petty, catty comment. Jayne is apparently quite high class and perfect in every way.
Personally, I'd love to receive a quilt that was made with so much affection and good thoughts.
Heading back into lurkerville now, but thinking that my own daughter would LOVE a fish quilt for her dolls.
Posted by: Robin | March 30, 2008 at 09:39 AM
This is exactly the kind of snotty, nasty crap I was talking about the other day. God! Don't let that mean old cow get you down, V. We should all feel sorry for her for being so bitter and self-righteous.
Posted by: Mrs Figby | March 30, 2008 at 09:42 AM
I'm pointing my finger to my ear and making it do a swirly motion and saying, Kaaaa-razzzeeee.
More meds for Jayne!
Posted by: Johnny | March 30, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Whoa. Fooey on her. What a bitch! I thought your quilt was adorable!
I guess only super-duper-uber-quilters are allowed into quilting swaps. Sheesh.
Posted by: OmegaMom | March 30, 2008 at 02:08 PM
WHAT??!! She is an ass. A rude, mean ass. Who sends someone such nastiness? An ass named Jayne. I'm in the swap too, and I would LOVE to receive one of your wee quilts.
Posted by: Shelba | March 30, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Oh, wow. Not nice. What an unkind note. Seems like bitter Jayne is sort of missing the point of the swap. Jeezum. What a crappy way to start your day -- I'm really sorry. And I love Heather Ross and thought your quilt was adorable.
Posted by: betsy | March 30, 2008 at 03:15 PM
What a cute quilt. Jayne obviously needs help with her eyes along with her manners. Ouch. I think the blogs with more readers get more meanies. (Comments on my blog are always nice.) So, good news is you're popular!
You may send me a quilt anytime!!!
Posted by: Katie J | March 30, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Alrighty then! How bizarre, I guess this is why so many crafts die out, people keep staying within their means ;)
p.s
That quilt is sooooo cute!
Posted by: Debberoo | March 30, 2008 at 06:47 PM
In the words of my favorites McDoctors: Seriously!? Seriously?
I did a little recon and the explicit rules are "communication" and "play nice". Why does somebody always have to sh1t in the sandbox? Seriously???
I also tried to detect which one she was - no luck. I didn't want to leave a nasty comment, I just wanted to see what non-novice work looked like.
Oh, and just out of curiosity, how does one get better at something - by NOT practicing. Better yet, I love to spend hours working on a craft and then tossing it because no one wants the lame work of a novice.
What a bitch. Seriously.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 30, 2008 at 08:56 PM
That is such a shame. I thought your quilt was lovely. If we wanted perfect when it was handmade, we go to WalM***. One of these days I should start a swap. How about the "Not Perfect but Real and Heartfelt"? Pink
Posted by: Pinkpoppies | March 31, 2008 at 09:48 AM
I think the quilt is lovely. I would have no idea how to do it, and so you are much much much more of a quilter than I'll ever be. I would love to have one of your quilts. Buzz off Fake Jayne.
Posted by: baggage | March 31, 2008 at 11:00 AM
What the? Can you request your quilt back from that poor sport? I think it's adorable and should not be wasted on her.
Posted by: wkn | March 31, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Disregard my previous comment, I now see that Jayne was NOT the recipient of the adorable quilt. Her loss!
Posted by: wkn | March 31, 2008 at 04:48 PM
wow! seriously!!! wow
what a BITCH. i am in that swap and i do not want to be giving a quilt to her. i dont think she should be in a swap. i wish you would reconsider doing the dqs3. i have done the first two and was one of the swap mamas in round 2 and i didnt come across anyone like this. she is a horrible person
Posted by: susan | March 31, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Wow I can't believe someone would be so awful. I thought the whole craft blogging scene was about sharing and encouraging. I am a self taught quilter and really enjoy the whole creative process and fun you can have with these little quilts. I'm ok enough to have recently been offered a job in one of Melbourne's best quilting shops and I can assure you I'm no expert. And I know that it's really important for inexperienced customers to be able to talk to me and not feel intimidated or unwelcome. I participated in the last swap and your fishy quilt was one of my absolute faves because it wasn't traditional and boring! Now I'm off to investigate who that was!
Posted by: Louise | April 01, 2008 at 06:04 PM
OMG, I think i have 'jayne' in the swap, & i am NOT an expert quilter at all!!!!
I read her comments on her blog & felt a bit ill as I actually thought that she may have been talking about me when she spoke about her swap partner....
I signed up for this thinking it would be great fun & now.... well it doesn't feel like fun at all!
Better get practicing my quilting skills!
Posted by: Christie | April 02, 2008 at 12:27 AM
uh oh lucky I'm not in that swap because my quiltings not perfect....but I thought the thing about swaps was that everyone was welcome..beginner to advanced...hope you got over it because she sounds like a l-o-s-e-r with too much time on her hands...
corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | April 08, 2008 at 03:43 AM
Ugh, I hate that this person was so ugly to you. Usually I find that when a person acts like such an as$, there are some severe insecurities at play, so please, please don't let her rent another second of time in your life.
As the originator of the doll quilt swap, I was so gratified that the ladies involved in the first 2 rounds were so encouraging, helpful, and friendly to each other. This is the first I've heard of any negativity amongst the participants, and I'm sorry that the swap was in any way related to that unhappy incident. I thought your quilt was charming and joyous and a great addition to the swap. You tried something new, which is wonderful, and I loved the result.
I've been out of the loop for many months, so I'm sorry this is such a late response. I'm glad to see the way you've dealt with this. Lemonade, indeed! I love the quilts that your swap has produced so far. Kudos, Mortimer's Mom. Keep on crafting.
Posted by: Lisa K. | May 27, 2008 at 11:39 PM
There are quilters out there that do not want to help someone to learn to make a block....hello, learn yourself. Get a life, learn to quilt before asking someone to help you, oh poor me....leave quilters alone until you learn....learn.....learn....what a pathetic person you are.
Posted by: sammie | December 30, 2008 at 02:07 PM