Just A Couple More Thoughts
. . . I'm fascinated that so many readers inferred wrongdoing in connection with the possibility that a designer might be compensating people to blog about her patterns. Quite the contrary, if a designer wanted to compensate popular bloggers to promote her products, this would be savvy marketing. This is pretty much what the Accu-Cut people did, isn't it?
. . . Just because I'm unlikely to accept payment to promote a product doesn't mean I think no one else should do that. I would, however, like the promoter to acknowledge what is going on.
. . . Consumers can be fiercely loyal. So can designer groupies! Again, no judgment implied!
. . . I do share pattern names and products from time to time on my blog. I do mention specific pattern designers who have delighted or irritated me. I haven't been compensated for such mentions. Particularly from the irritants!
. . . No comment goes unread: Somebody wrote that I should be writing about Japan instead of quilting controversy. Huh?
. . . I don't condemn the use of precuts! I bought a jelly roll this past Saturday. A Moda jelly roll, to be specific. And plan to use it soon to try a technique that someone graciously shared on her blog. I think those who use precuts exclusively are missing out on something. But that's just me. Preference, friends, not judgment.
. . . I don't regret what has happened this week. Sure, I made an erroneous assumption. But the conversation on this blog and a few others has been stimulating and thought-provoking. And that, as someone would say, is a good thing.
Joe was out with Blackberry early this morning and heard some soft mewling sounds coming from the dog house, no less, and when he went over and called, out came Bodacious! He was happy to let Joe pick him up, came inside, and let me pick him up for a bit of a snuggle, and then took residence on one of his favorite chairs.
No postcards all week. No souvenirs. No word on where he's been. But he's back. And we rejoice!
*Thanks for this mental image, Pat!
Comments
I'm thinkin' Bo needs a darn good talkin' to about this going outside business and not sharing what he thought that was all about. Like he's going to get away with this? I guess he can have his special dinner and all but when I come visit - I'm havin' a serious talk with this boy. This was way too much drama for the family dadgumit!
Regarding your posts, keep up the good work. Controversy gets people thinking and we exchange ideas which in my opinion is a good thing. If they get offended, they don't have to read it.
If we all had the same thoughts, we'd have nothing to say.
ttfn :) Yuki
VW: bralog: an iPhone app specifically geared towards tracking one's mammary support clothing.
BTW - please don't step back from expressing yourself honestly. It's one of the reasons I follow your blog. I may not always agree with you (although most of the time I do), but I'd rather you were honest than trying to make everyone your BFF.
Karin
And Bo...you bad boy...I'm glad you're home safe and sound.
So glad to hear BO has returned home -
It is a great relief when the children come home safe and sound.
I believe that we have to be true to ourselves and you gave people lots of things to think about- I am still thinking...
Regards,
Anna
On the "dunning down" topic, as a workshop junkie I love to try new techniques and learn new things....BUT there are times when I have put together a simple quilt and the JOY of just cutting and piecing....no stress, no brain-ache, no problems to overcome...is utterly delicious.
I can totally understand why some quilters choose to work that way most or even all of the time.
It wouldn't suit me too often, but that's the great delight of this lovely hobby - there is room for everybody, no matter what their experience, skill level or ambition.
Sue
I'm another one who would encourage you to keep speaking your mind. I don't always agree with you (I liked watching how the SAL unfolded on several blogs and seeing what various quilters did with the design), but you always give me food for thought.