tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post8090082067834173166..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Look, Kittens!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22698267897152218312011-07-20T08:37:24.655-04:002011-07-20T08:37:24.655-04:00I am sorry that I missed that post - I am a large ...I am sorry that I missed that post - I am a large busted petite and must ALWAYS make a muslin for any new pattern - even a simple blouse! (and all that after HUGE adjustments and length/back length changes) <br /><br />I also LOVE!!!!! Kittens *grin*<br /><br />Great kitten pic - made me smile in a way that will stay with me all day!<br /><br />Thanx for that.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />M.L.wordsweneversaid@wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58984452383573496182011-07-17T15:05:02.119-04:002011-07-17T15:05:02.119-04:00I kind of love that people are passionate enough a...I kind of love that people are passionate enough about sewing (& practice sewing, at that, if I understand the purpose of a muslin?) to get their undies in a bundle about it!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856375419610730538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6508295622981224352011-07-16T13:38:58.930-04:002011-07-16T13:38:58.930-04:00You can't cater to unreasonable offense. Offe...You can't cater to unreasonable offense. Offense is the weapon of choice for censorhsip today. I am offended at people who get offended and shut other people up. They need to find something else to fill their collective pie holes.Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870436666815513446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82881593267284935162011-07-16T10:45:53.861-04:002011-07-16T10:45:53.861-04:00I see Peter's comment on cats, and raise him a...I see Peter's comment on cats, and raise him an uncomplimentary remark about chihuahuas. My own excepted, of course.Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471643987029247042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60920083424465942022011-07-14T13:27:39.311-04:002011-07-14T13:27:39.311-04:00kittens become cats. My cat has just today shitted...kittens become cats. My cat has just today shitted under my writing desk. Any other questions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85201325428753105902011-07-14T10:57:18.338-04:002011-07-14T10:57:18.338-04:00Wish I had read the controversial muslin post. Per...Wish I had read the controversial muslin post. Personally I believe you should have kept the post intact even if a commenter's response was negative. Sometimes negative comments bring to light issues I had not considered, regardless of whether I agreed/disagreed with the point of view. I don't expect all people to respond favorably to blogger's posts, so an occasional negative response is fine as far as I am concerned. I also agree with the problem of not directly quoting and linking and, instead, paraphrasing. As others have stated, when we comment on public forums, then we relinquish the rights to them. Other people are free to copy, reference them on them on their own blogs. Gertie, even though the post created an uncomfortable situation for you, it had a positive response in the bigger picture. Your posting and subsequent removing of the post had your readers thinking about muslins. We have discussed their benefits/cons, some have supported your decision to remove the post, others encouraged you to not remove it, and we all have appreciated the gracious spirit in which you responded to the "offending" issue.learningnewtrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757038700924638755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41018619693678544302011-07-14T10:21:45.974-04:002011-07-14T10:21:45.974-04:00To muslin or not to muslin? I my opinion, muslins ...To muslin or not to muslin? I my opinion, muslins are a great way to experiement without ruining your fashion fabric. Think of it as a warm activity to the real event- like warming up before a big race rather than going cold turkey and getting hurt. In this case, your fabric may get hurt! I missed the controversial muslin post. Too bad. Muslins have provided me the opportunity to tweak a pattern before doing it for reals. Maybe you have a better method than the pattern directions - it is a great time to try it out to see if it works. I think it is worth the extra time and effort. Either way-happy sewing to you!Timmitheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537094863334744570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37397570313241211352011-07-14T08:43:33.754-04:002011-07-14T08:43:33.754-04:00Wow, sorry I missed that one. I wanted to read it....Wow, sorry I missed that one. I wanted to read it.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14561436642311592532011-07-14T08:24:51.634-04:002011-07-14T08:24:51.634-04:00I seem to have missed an interesting post... Too b...I seem to have missed an interesting post... Too bad! :-) I LOVE kittens to death! But I love grown cats even more - they are so majestic and spoiled and beautiful and seem to be so calm and wise (but they're quite silly). They know how to live! Napping, relaxing in the sun, cuddling up on the couch, and using their human servants to the max. <br /><br />How do I get an update whenever there's a new post...? Gotta figure that one out...Keren Duchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714455369141947796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81058232550077095202011-07-14T06:48:12.225-04:002011-07-14T06:48:12.225-04:00I saw your post which I felt was very interesting....I saw your post which I felt was very interesting. I didn't think there was anything offensive about it. It prompted me to try a muslin next time I make something new. Ohhh... that's right, I signed up for your online course so I will be making one! ;)<br /><br />Ya just gotta love kittens...they're so cute!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73508564573279691522011-07-14T05:08:39.285-04:002011-07-14T05:08:39.285-04:00My Google Reader doesn't have the muslins post...My Google Reader doesn't have the muslins post, so I am in the dark about the specifics of Muslingate, but I just want to say that I think that switching to paraphrasing rather than quote is actually much worse.<br /><br />When someone posts something publicly online, they're...posting publicly online. It is entirely reasonable for others to respond, and in order to respond clearly, and to represent the original poster fairly, quoting and linking is the most reasonable way to go about that. By all means be kind, be fair, be pleasant, when quoting or otherwise referencing people, but it's not reasonable for people to get Very Offended because public comments have been publicly repeated.<br /><br />In my estimation, the situation gets hairier when you're paraphrasing someone - because then it's your representation of their words rather than their words - even if you're not naming names.<br /><br />Oh, and - kittens are wonderful. Most small, fuzzy, warm, and roundish creatures are, in my experience!AvaTrimblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351000089253459996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68624811240777249342011-07-14T03:58:45.625-04:002011-07-14T03:58:45.625-04:00Kittens are ace. Especially when they come with a ...Kittens are ace. Especially when they come with a marriage proposal like mine did 3 weeks ago :o)Affi'eniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250993277535319499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30089210799676128592011-07-14T03:21:33.614-04:002011-07-14T03:21:33.614-04:00Dear Gertie, like so many who commented, I too pos...Dear Gertie, like so many who commented, I too postponed reading this post, because I wanted to have more time to read it thoroughly. I understand and respect your decision to take it down and I'm delighted you'll be reposting.<br />I've just recently tackled bullying and negative comments on my blog: http://catspajamas-dogstuxedos.blogspot.com/2011/07/blogger-culture-dealing-with-negative.html and I am just irked by the nerve some people have. All comments should be respectful and polite, even when the commenter absolutely disagrees with the blogger.coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14122975350439784472011-07-14T03:15:02.260-04:002011-07-14T03:15:02.260-04:00Me again! :) I just read the whole post on Burdast...Me again! :) I just read the whole post on Burdastyle and all the comments and I can't see how any of them are offensive at all, so it's a mystery. Ah well :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14853855116063628372011-07-14T02:41:34.279-04:002011-07-14T02:41:34.279-04:00Gertie can you make another post about muslins (to...Gertie can you make another post about muslins (toiles) that doesn't reference someone else's blog so we can talk about it?<br />I wonder if making a toile out of quilting cotton is the ultimate offence... ;-)<br />Not a cat person. A toile person!<br />I could make a joke about calico cats but not sure it would translate to North America terminilogy!MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59854923113817539392011-07-14T01:16:50.404-04:002011-07-14T01:16:50.404-04:00yeah, I read the muslin post as well, and I didn&#...yeah, I read the muslin post as well, and I didn't think it was offensive at all. I thought you & the commenter raised interesting view points. And the commenter left their comments in a public space, so I don't see what's so wrong with quoting them. I think you do an awesome job all around of trying to be inclusive, and non-offensive, while still sharing differing view points. That's one thing I love about you. YOU SHARE DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS. Some people take disagreements personally, when all it is is a differing view! I find that strange, since differing view points are what makes life interesting. Keep up the good work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827565948387573902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71864493696753235762011-07-14T00:57:42.692-04:002011-07-14T00:57:42.692-04:00I deleted my comment about wishing I had read the ...I deleted my comment about wishing I had read the Burdastyle comment, and etc. I deleted it because I HAVE read it all. (I know how to use Google.) I don't understand why anyone got upset. I just don't get it.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602452519397717693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19476869446323653672011-07-14T00:08:38.368-04:002011-07-14T00:08:38.368-04:00Kitties are very cure. One of mine likes to pull t...Kitties are very cure. One of mine likes to pull the pins out of the pin cushion. Quite dangerous when you have no shoes on! Love your blog and your style.Georgienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12271795808388284012011-07-14T00:06:08.839-04:002011-07-14T00:06:08.839-04:00Darl!!Darl!!herlittlefeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01250242854878189879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13928817939715916782011-07-13T23:38:09.685-04:002011-07-13T23:38:09.685-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602452519397717693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54018318471900677952011-07-13T23:25:42.996-04:002011-07-13T23:25:42.996-04:00Your blog has been a source of joy and inspiration...Your blog has been a source of joy and inspiration to me for several months now. However, I have never commented, until now. <br />I LOVE kitties!! In fact, my son's cat had 5 kittens 6 weeks ago! They are crazy sweet and so active. Every time I turn around there is one between my feet! The hard part will be giving any of these lovies away!!<br />Muslins, never made one! And I have being sewing for over 30 years... Funny thing is, after reading Marina's post on Burdastyle, I decided I needed to try and make one!<br />Missed your post, would love to read it though. Remember, you are not responsible for another person's words or actions. You are only responsible for yourself, and your kitties!!CCs Inspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17301186986598175243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12425581296008747342011-07-13T22:53:19.342-04:002011-07-13T22:53:19.342-04:00Oh, I missed the fracas! I do so love to watch a f...Oh, I missed the fracas! I do so love to watch a fracas. Anyhoo, I can't wait to read what you have to say about muslins. I made my first very recently,as I had never successfully sewn a garment to fit myself. It was a great help, and I will certainly do so for any future patterns that I need to alter.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517649568887540126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79787644240562970482011-07-13T22:31:19.199-04:002011-07-13T22:31:19.199-04:00Do whatever makes you happy but you freaking rock,...Do whatever makes you happy but you freaking rock, Gertie!dawn snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80203687649728808372011-07-13T22:21:08.810-04:002011-07-13T22:21:08.810-04:00Kittens, poodles, canaries - they're all good!...Kittens, poodles, canaries - they're all good!<br /><br />I got hit recently by someone who took offense at something I wrote *3 years ago*. Some people look for reasons to be P.O.'d. I saw a great saying that goes, "Remember, you don't have to attend every argument you're invited to." Words to live by. I put my post behind a password screen. We all love you, Gertie, don't let them get you down! :)Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25713585986751452322011-07-13T22:12:41.619-04:002011-07-13T22:12:41.619-04:00I'm offended by Kittens...Just kidding. I too ...I'm offended by Kittens...Just kidding. I too missed the apparently offensive muslin post. I'm curious as to how it became so bad you needed to censor yourself but I have done so on facebook because of heated discussion even though I didn't think what I originally said was bad, I deleted the discussion to protect the people who said dang stoopid stuff and might feel embarrassed for it to be there for others to revisit it :)Jane Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426106915403668153noreply@blogger.com