Back in April, I drove to Rockville, MD for a
G-Street field trip. I was with four of my cousins, three of whom live in Georgia and I rarely see. (
The fourth cousin lives in Philadelphia and I see her often enough.) Two of these cousins are … how can I say this …well … bossy. None of the cousins sews. As much as I love them all, these are not the people I needed with me in a store like G-Street Fabrics. I wanted to fondle the silk; they wanted to go to CVS. I wanted to search for coordinating pieces of fabric; they wanted to get dinner. Since they don't love fabric the way I do, I couldn't get them to stay in G-Street for any length of time. And the bossy cousins kept
bitching suggesting we leave. As a result, I was rushed and couldn't take the time G-Street deserves.
Two months later, I finally reached the G-Street fabrics in my queue.
I bought the fabrics intending to match them up as shown. Yes, they are neutral colors, but I just don't like the match-ups anymore. If I'd had more time in the store, I would have made different choices. I bought a yellow jersey knit to be worn with a blue print with touches of yellow and I
never liked that match-up! I'm sure that pairing won't last either. The only match-up to survive was the fabric I bought when I went back to G-Street
alone the following morning.
Here are the facts:
- I'm not satisfied with the fabric match-ups I bought when I was with my cousins.
- I am satisfied with the fabric match-ups I bought when I was by myself.
Hmmmmmm. There is only one logical conclusion: Never shop for fabric with cousins who don't sew.
ROTFLOL! Yeah I would say that is a lesson learned!!!
ReplyDeleteShopping with non-sewers is the pits. do like the fabrics, but like you I'm not crazy about them together. I guess it calls for a solo shopping trip!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I had to laugh because I've had similar experiences with my 2 sisters-in-law. Now, I love them dearly but they make most bosses seem like wet noodles. They "know" everything about everything whether they really do or not. I guess you learned the lesson that I finally did - NEVER buy anything when shopping with bossy cousins or sisters-in-law!!! BTW, I like your fabric but together they don't do anything for each other. How's the quilting going? Thank you for the advice on putting the pictures on the sidebar. I got it done.
ReplyDeleteA very good lesson for all of us. I hate that you came all the way down here (in my neck of the woods) to have a unpleasant experience. BTW: that G Street moved to a nearby location very recently. Still in Rockville and a few blocks from the previous one. I haven' been, yet, but when I'm done mending, that's one of the first things on my list.
ReplyDeleteThey're having some grand opening sales now.
I hear ya' !! I prefer to shop alone-better even than shopping with friends who sew. I just concentrate better when I'm by myself.
ReplyDeleteI've had this same experience, and IMO, it's more a factor of the bossy part than the don't sew part. :) Blame the mistakes on them, as their hurrying you obviously made a big difference. Now you need to calm your nerves with some solo fabric shopping, or meet some like-minded friends.
ReplyDeletehmm, one step further, I think...never shop for fabric with ANYONE who doesn't sew...we all learn that one the hard way, don't we?
ReplyDeleteMy only possible exception is DH. He is extremely patient but I'm so aware that he is 'waiting' that I rush myself - LOL.
I am laughing as well! I have four sisters. 'Nuff said? K
ReplyDeleteLOL. The same could be said for husbands and children, too, at times.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain. I've shopped with the non-sewing, and they don't get it. Worse, their rushing pressures you so that you don't make choices you're happy with later.
ReplyDeleteOf course you could always head on down to Jomar to find NEW coordinating fabrics. Not that I'm suggesting that, or that I would go with you or anything.
Or with teenage daughters who don't sew.
ReplyDeleteLOL. My dd had no patience either even though we were buying fabric for her! A pain and a half to fabric shop with.
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