tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post5639816278751410125..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Thick Skin UFOsLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-67385965261354147332013-02-12T17:51:12.498-05:002013-02-12T17:51:12.498-05:00Hi Leah!
Sorry to hear that you get those bad comm...Hi Leah!<br />Sorry to hear that you get those bad comments or aggressive mail.<br />The only thing that can be done in this regard, is to overturn the anonymous comments and moderate the comments to delete that do not deserve to be read and shared.<br />And just stay with the beautiful words I've read in previous comments!<br />I publicly thank you all that you generously share and which allows us to learn who began to walk this world of the quilting!<br />A strong and sweet hug!Gladyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379387825530883277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-90802708502951440272013-02-03T11:34:48.505-05:002013-02-03T11:34:48.505-05:00Hey Leah,
Just remember you don't have to rea...Hey Leah, <br />Just remember you don't have to read them, just hit delete. As you know what you think about expands, so continue to focus on what you do so very very well. What information and talent you have shared with the world via this media is over the top special.<br />Keep it up and let the less than positive fade into the background!AnnieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332242086225888733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-14030333519407259662013-01-27T22:06:34.236-05:002013-01-27T22:06:34.236-05:00Leah! I hope this has been a post full of "we...Leah! I hope this has been a post full of "we love you" comments for you to read.<br /><br />I know its hard to take those sorts of things.... We always want to please everyone and always have good intentions so its hard to believe that people can be so mean. They are probably just unhappy themselves, and they have to hurt others to feel better. It's sad, really.<br /><br />You can't control what comes through the computer, but you can try to control your reaction. When this happens to me I ask myself: Why am I allowing someone who doesn't care about me, who means nothing in the grand scheme of my life, to ruin my day and make me feel bad about myself? Why should they have that much power?? Why do I give them that much power? (As I said, easier said than done.)<br /><br />Your blog is fabulous and it was the place I turned when I started free motion quilting! Keep doing what you are doing!!! You are helping and inspiring more people than you will ever realize. Think about them when the meanies come around!<br /><br />Andrea @ Sew Divertimentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800916151298301339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-29065677227301339722013-01-18T06:15:03.358-05:002013-01-18T06:15:03.358-05:00Leah,
I'm so sorry to hear about your awful e...Leah,<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear about your awful experience with email. There are so many of us that LOVE to hear what you have to say, and I hope most of us would respect it even if we don't agree with every word. I agree with your feelings about negative email though! As a teacher, I have a good reputation and work very hard, but it still stings when I get attacked by a parent that's angry over a grade (or any other issue.) I try to look at it as confidence building, and I don't fall apart (like I did when I was starting out,) but I can't imagine a time when it won't hurt because I LOVE what I do and I CARE deeply for my students--and I feel like you have that same love, passion, and conviction for spreading the love of free motion quilting. And I'm very grateful to you for that--you've taught me so much, and there's so much more to learn.<br /><br />Thank you for being there and being honest with us--even when it hurts.Aubrie Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290773685010641765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-25597032413578753792013-01-17T21:46:50.481-05:002013-01-17T21:46:50.481-05:00Ditto to what the 73 posters said ahead of me! I ...Ditto to what the 73 posters said ahead of me! I haven't been a follower for long but long enough the know that you have a kind heart. Some people feel the need to bully others to feel better about themselves. I feel sad that they will never feel kindness. Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953219414327571984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-33658632917678973362013-01-16T11:19:23.535-05:002013-01-16T11:19:23.535-05:00I'm sorry you've had some horrible people ...I'm sorry you've had some horrible people write to you, too. You have helped me a lot, and I haven't thanked you. Shame on me. I love your videos, comments, explanations. THANK YOU! (that's the only acceptable all caps message you should read... delete as soon as you know you have a negative person on the other end.<br /><br />I hope you can figure out how to block the rude people.<br /><br />I feel as if you have made it all right to try anything, any way and anytime in a quilt. What liberation. My husband has become enthusiastic about what I'm producing. Something has changed because of your help and insight. THANK YOU.Garden on the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594302106928399599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-20937394944137274962013-01-15T21:59:35.873-05:002013-01-15T21:59:35.873-05:00Leah, You are my inspiration and guide in the quil...Leah, You are my inspiration and guide in the quilting world. If it weren't for you I would have never even tried FMQ. Although I am much older than you, I believe where there is sincerity, love and a willingness to serve others, age is no barrier. It's time to nurture your inner child now, she's the one hurt by this trash talk. Tell her it's not real and let it float away. Love and peace. Namaste.diamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604369372333390571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-29937963909155194972013-01-15T12:38:25.876-05:002013-01-15T12:38:25.876-05:00What is wrong with people? Maybe you should get a...What is wrong with people? Maybe you should get a friend or hire an assistant to filter this garbage so you don't have to see it. lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-85317414005089096512013-01-15T12:36:48.177-05:002013-01-15T12:36:48.177-05:00I guess in my own little dream world I thought tha...I guess in my own little dream world I thought that the quilting community was supportive and well, community-minded. I am very sad to hear you are getting nasty comments. I think you are lovely, thoughtful, considerate, and very sharing. I appreciate your generosity and am encouraged by your posts, insights, and am motivated by your enthusiasm and instructions. <br />I know it is hard Leah to ignore this kind of shocking attack, but know there are loads of us who truly appreciate you. Laceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-647800185750560192013-01-15T06:56:13.054-05:002013-01-15T06:56:13.054-05:00Leah, I would like to publicly thank you for your...Leah, I would like to publicly thank you for your generosity in sharing your tutorials. Some people are so angry they will lash out at anyone. When you get these emails, just remember that all the positive comments and emails you receive far outweigh the negatives. Once again, thank you. You have helped so many new quilters achieve in their desire to FMQ.Elvis Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407975774594200487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-18621765852208056292013-01-15T06:18:51.778-05:002013-01-15T06:18:51.778-05:00Leah, when you feel like this, re-read your Janua...Leah, when you feel like this, re-read your January 3rd post. Those of us who have been raised on criticism tend to believe things that people say much more so than those raised with confidence. We so take it to heart. Which gives us gigantic hearts. :)Euniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09097160681961189622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-31432356377452093152013-01-15T03:00:14.189-05:002013-01-15T03:00:14.189-05:00I learned something many moons ago in grade 9 from...I learned something many moons ago in grade 9 from one of my favorite teachers, he said " If you get 9 encouraging things said to you out of 10, the only one you will really hear is the 1 negative thing ", it's sad how true this is. It's not a knock on anyone, what it comes down to is how we view ourselves, it is much to easy to believe the worst than it is to accept the best. I've run into a few negative nelly's myself, I figure the key is to look at the source of where the negativity is coming from and is it really worth your time to even read/listen to that nonsense? <br /> ---> You are fantastic at what you do <-----, write that down on a piece of paper and put it beside the bathroom mirror so you can read it every morning and start your day off with positivity and encouragement. As a matter of fact there are more than 10 encouraging phrases write those down on different pieces of paper and place around your quilting area so you can be uplifted there as well :D Keep up the great work Leah!!! We appreciate you even if the quilting gestapo doesn't ;) <br /><br />P.S. I am totally bummed I missed another UFO Link up!!! :D Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858317269843930322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-78656901570818133182013-01-14T23:52:36.442-05:002013-01-14T23:52:36.442-05:00I love your videos! Don't let the negativity g...I love your videos! Don't let the negativity get you down. There are plenty of people who appreciate your knowledge and expertise. And people need to remember tat if you can't say something nice, shut up about it. ;-) Thanks for all of your hardwork. :-)Elsapurplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885340410563612841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-56222240276199631512013-01-14T21:08:04.309-05:002013-01-14T21:08:04.309-05:00Leah, I doubt that I would be free motion quilting...Leah, I doubt that I would be free motion quilting without you. Actually, that doesn't really say enough. YOU really made a difference in my life.<br /><br />I haven't seen anything like you, your website, or your educational videos anywhere else. You're a unique treasure, and I mean that with all sincerity. A friend of mine is also just getting into quilting. I pointed her to your site, and she has looked at your videos and even started the quilt along!<br /><br />You make a difference! You are a successful adult, while the negative people are just acting like elementary school bullies (except they are too afraid or embarrassed to identify themselves).<br /><br />I hope you don't get sucked into their negativity. Hit the delete key as soon as you see that the message is just a rude, childish attack. Don't give them your time, and definitely don't question yourself based on such rubbish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-41360561649845009922013-01-14T19:13:04.574-05:002013-01-14T19:13:04.574-05:00I'm just one person out of many but you have h...I'm just one person out of many but you have helped me immensely and I appreciate your lessons, your ideas and your support for all of us who "dabble" in FMQ like I do. Thank you, thank you. There are too many people out there who think that they "should" speak their mind about something. My feeling? They should shut up and not read or listen to the posts if they don't like it. Be Strong, Leah - so many of us really need you and appreciate you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-86293906180573820302013-01-14T19:03:27.752-05:002013-01-14T19:03:27.752-05:00You are amazing and the reason so many of us have ...You are amazing and the reason so many of us have the courage to try free motion, I have one of your books which I love, those negative people must live such uncreative,unhappy lives. You are loved by many, just remember that ! Happy day to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269340009042653609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-89927981224605200142013-01-14T18:43:29.669-05:002013-01-14T18:43:29.669-05:00Leah,
You are my quilting inspiration and #1 sour...Leah,<br /><br />You are my quilting inspiration and #1 source of knowledge, when it comes to quilting. I am SO grateful to you for all you do!<br /><br />Think of all the people that you touch in a positive way that you don't hear from. <br /><br />Please keep doing what you're doing and don't let the bastards, get you down.<br /><br />Sara Glascock<br />San Bruno, CA <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06859863110782297167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-2828769198880286572013-01-14T18:17:25.320-05:002013-01-14T18:17:25.320-05:00In the short amount of time that I have been follo...In the short amount of time that I have been following you, you have inspired and motivated me. I thank you for sharing yourself, family and talent so openly.<br />LAQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16731223232540704498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-38093731535977786532013-01-14T17:14:56.561-05:002013-01-14T17:14:56.561-05:00Dear Leah: All the good things that everyone else ...Dear Leah: All the good things that everyone else wrote...and here is my 'all in caps' to you:<br />I LOVE YOU LEAH! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE GIVEN AND TAUGHT ME!<br />- Angiea1angiemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738388734023408910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-12695119193941864692013-01-14T16:13:29.174-05:002013-01-14T16:13:29.174-05:00Some people have so much hate in them they have to...Some people have so much hate in them they have to get rid of it by spreading it around on others. I have really thin skin, too, so I don't know a solution. <br /><br />But please don't stop trying to teach us because we really need your lessons. <br /><br />If they are hateful, try not to read them, delete them if possible, don't let their goo stick to you. <br /><br />Sometimes I picture a big blackboard with the message on it and I wipe it clean with a wet cloth--even the dust doesn't show any more.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Pat Hathaway<br />Salina, KSpath7401https://www.blogger.com/profile/03621702507191811853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-38366729635269166142013-01-14T14:44:11.213-05:002013-01-14T14:44:11.213-05:00Hi Leah, I was horrified to read that you get hate...Hi Leah, I was horrified to read that you get hate mail!! I cannot get my head round why people would want to be so nasty! Do they have nothing better to do? I have always found your posts to be so positive and inspirational so I would respectfully suggest that you ask someone to delete them before you see them. Unfortunately negitivity can be more powerful than positivity and have a more lasting effect! Please take some comfort from the fact that you are respected by a lot of people who admire and respect you and your work. We are the ones who empathise with you. With love and big hugs to you and yours xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01226388726014548655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-82648064817855458812013-01-14T13:44:21.605-05:002013-01-14T13:44:21.605-05:00I am so sorry that this happened to you, I was luc...I am so sorry that this happened to you, I was lucky enough to find you on you tube, and then found your blog. I enjoy your videos, blog, and am grateful that you are willing to share your knowledge, talent and experience.<br /><br />There is a lesson in here for me, don't be afraid to share a positive comment!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055511275595633513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-84557878373985653942013-01-14T12:46:07.369-05:002013-01-14T12:46:07.369-05:00I am really sorry that you are getting such 'h...I am really sorry that you are getting such 'hate' mail, people can be so rude sometimes! But I just wanted to say how much I enjoy and how many times I refer back to your awesome designs! So Thank you so much Leah for sharing all you do:-)Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-91554389563434247882013-01-14T12:24:46.355-05:002013-01-14T12:24:46.355-05:00Oh boo!!! Good for you making it a goal to grow t...Oh boo!!! Good for you making it a goal to grow tough skin. Hurtful is hurtful though, and it stinks that someone feels the need to make comments like that. My first son was an incredibly difficult baby and toddler, which was very hard to deal with, but being his mom made ME grow tough skin, as complete strangers routinely would give me unwanted parenting advice. Ugh!! Count me as yet another grateful reader of your blog who thinks you really rock!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436825220887971278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-79200719565289113712013-01-14T11:47:35.342-05:002013-01-14T11:47:35.342-05:00I think you struck a cord with all of us Leah love...I think you struck a cord with all of us Leah lovers:-)<br />I'll bet most of the negative things are people frustrated with whatever they are sewing and blame you or something you said on their problems.<br />they should put on their big girl pants and own up to a mistake, we all make them - it's what you do with it thar counts.landscapeladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171710172237668286noreply@blogger.com