tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post5842392915286028123..comments2024-03-27T21:16:04.250-07:00Comments on Cat Patches: Fair PlayBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-76543344095358122222015-09-10T22:23:03.214-07:002015-09-10T22:23:03.214-07:00I have seen signs like the right turn only one sho...I have seen signs like the right turn only one show up on our streets when there is going to be a big event (Plano Balloon Festival, Fourth Of July Fireworks). They put them up for traffic control to keep traffic moving. They also have traffic police directing people. Does not make it right! <br /> But, if you are not from our town and are not use to those things, they are easily missed. I understand why you should protest this to the fullest!Brown Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318561483977196827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-12073716458438766552015-09-10T19:38:56.070-07:002015-09-10T19:38:56.070-07:00Oh how frustrating, the sign's not there now. ...Oh how frustrating, the sign's not there now. I'll bet if you follow through with an investigation they'll tell you it's for traffic control. Hope you are able to get your fine reduced. <br /><br />I don't get the border comments either, but at least that was the only thing they didn't like about your quilts. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-45544968586280217862015-09-10T16:05:45.640-07:002015-09-10T16:05:45.640-07:00Enjoy your vacation! Unbelievable (well not reall...Enjoy your vacation! Unbelievable (well not really) that they would put up that sign only for the fair. I wonder how many Salem residents got tickets because they are not used to no left turn there. I would love to see the response from the police department if it hits the Statesman Journal. <br /><br />I don't get the comments about your borders not being straight either. Maybe that was the syndrome where they have to put in one negative thing even if they have to make it up and this year they decided on the border comment. Judy1522https://www.blogger.com/profile/08002999458613812287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-87638976045419918632015-09-10T12:00:52.047-07:002015-09-10T12:00:52.047-07:00What stinkers with the turn only sign!!!! Glad you...What stinkers with the turn only sign!!!! Glad you got pictures so you know you weren't wrong even if they do!<br />Judging is very opinionated and they each have their things that they look for or are against!<br />One of mine had nothing wrong but the handwork quilt got beat by a Jenny Haskins machine embroidery quilt??? what???? No comparison... oh well.... the other was the Science Fair quilt and I did bias binding on all the top and bottom hexies and it was a bear... of course I knew I would get marked down on that but I got 2nd in quilting category:)<br />Am working on a hand pieced Hexie diamond quilt for the show next year... I just remind myself they are just opinions:)<br />Your inner borders looked fine to me... maybe they had a crick in their neck:) ha ha!!!<br /><br />Safe travels!!!! I know the fur babies will miss you!!!!<br /><br />I will def be riding along on your trip:) Have never been there so am excited:) I would meet you there but have way too much quilting to do:) And I am in Texas:)Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858846618887701750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-75589734489013569122015-09-10T03:41:06.135-07:002015-09-10T03:41:06.135-07:00I don't think they were trying to generate rev...I don't think they were trying to generate revenue- signs are put up like that in anticipation of the increased traffic that comes with an event like a fair- just trying to keep everyone safe!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006754822094290632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-79349442514169494812015-09-10T01:54:03.609-07:002015-09-10T01:54:03.609-07:00I'm wondering whether your borders are straigh...I'm wondering whether your borders are straight but appear wavy because of how they are hanging. Perhaps the answer is that the quilts should be weighted at the bottom. I think it's interesting that the comments consistently say that the borders should "appear" straight--not that they should "be" straight. Could be that they are straight, they're just not hanging straight. Just a thought. <br /><br />The sign situation just keeps getting more infuriating, doesn't it? Even putting the best spin on it possible--that the city was trying to avoid accidents during a very busy and confusing time and had determined that limiting that intersection to right turns would do that--giving out tickets there, with such poor signage would not be in keeping with a public safety motivation. Well, if they thought this was going to slip by unnoticed, they were underestimating the public. (And quilters...everyone underestimates quilters.)<br /><br />I'm looking forward to trip pictures. If you happen to zoom through Pocatello, I'd love to see a glimpse. :) I spent my junior year of high school there. Such kind, friendly people. I made friends who are still dear to me--imagine, high schoolers welcoming a new girl into their midst in the last two months of school, just sliding over and making room for me. Before we moved there I knew about the satisfaction of belonging, of having a closed circle. They taught me about the joy of being non-exclusive, which was unusual for high school girls. I guess I'm rambling again. I'd blame it on the late hour, but it's really just me being me. <br /><br />Enjoy your trip! Thanks for taking us along. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-67838638556520602602015-09-09T21:20:01.022-07:002015-09-09T21:20:01.022-07:00Safe trip and happy trails!
Safe trip and happy trails!<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208168224439515489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-16191965977760442372015-09-09T19:37:53.490-07:002015-09-09T19:37:53.490-07:00Darn, I was going to crack the same joke as AnnMar...Darn, I was going to crack the same joke as AnnMarie - best way to fix the border is to not use one! ;) And I'd raise holy heck about the sign. I caused an accident involving two other cars (not my finest day, obviously) and my ticket was less than yours.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494557452802595536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-18977719980634639322015-09-09T17:56:26.594-07:002015-09-09T17:56:26.594-07:00From where I'm sitting your borders look fine....From where I'm sitting your borders look fine. I have heard that quilt judges are supposed to include at least one constructive criticism comment in their report. <br />I usually stitch in the ditch around the accent border to secure it before quilting the blocks. I also like to stitch in the ditch around my blocks. Not sure how much of a difference it makes, but something to consider. When hand stitching my binding, I take small stitches of less than 1/4 inch, probably closer to 1/8.<br />I look forward to seeing pictures of your trip. Y'all have safe travels and an awesome good time!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136264132659958527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-52887371605570200292015-09-09T15:45:51.910-07:002015-09-09T15:45:51.910-07:00Skip any border and that will solve the issue (kid...Skip any border and that will solve the issue (kidding).<br />Congratulations on the ribbons.<br />Volunteering at the Fair, I learned that the judges were not looking at the back of the quilts and were interested in the fullness of the binding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00759915286556566104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-36945162615763293852015-09-09T15:45:47.539-07:002015-09-09T15:45:47.539-07:00Skip any border and that will solve the issue (kid...Skip any border and that will solve the issue (kidding).<br />Congratulations on the ribbons.<br />Volunteering at the Fair, I learned that the judges were not looking at the back of the quilts and were interested in the fullness of the binding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00759915286556566104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-17018758338837186382015-09-09T15:15:40.949-07:002015-09-09T15:15:40.949-07:00Well there are some judges who love to include at ...Well there are some judges who love to include at least one negative comment on every quilt they judge. I think that is what she did here! I do not see crooked borders and if she did then that could be caused by the way they hung them for the contest. As far as the binding stitches, I have entered many a quilt in shows and usually they complain that I did not sew the miners shut on both sides of the quilt. Guess she wants your stitches 1/4 inch apart. Pfft, it is all subjective anyway. Congrats on all those ribbons! She must have liked them a lot! Lolcrazy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732146613926403990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-19086841392703746212015-09-09T12:13:22.798-07:002015-09-09T12:13:22.798-07:00Hey... I just lost my comment half way through...s...Hey... I just lost my comment half way through...start again...<br />It was interesting to see the comments. <br />Maybe stitch in the ditch around the inside of the border before quilting free motion designs near it? Looks straight from here...Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-588785938343329982015-09-09T12:13:04.919-07:002015-09-09T12:13:04.919-07:00The comments are good to know. Love the quilts. A...The comments are good to know. Love the quilts. About the ticket, I'd raise holy H_LL about that change where they took the sign down....what's up with that? It definitely needs to be brought to the attention of their paper.....heads should roll!!!Sher S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08702116395166557627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-84423168788706588672015-09-09T10:53:16.555-07:002015-09-09T10:53:16.555-07:00That's neat that you got to see the judge'...That's neat that you got to see the judge's comments on your quilts. The only time I entered a quilt into the LA County Fair I didn't get anything back (except a very dirty quilt!). As to your inner borders, maybe starching the fabric before cutting & sewing them?<br />Wishing you safe travels & lots of fun on your trip!!quiltzyxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847188443140845514noreply@blogger.com