You're So Vain

Rughooking. What does it mean to you?

Blogging. What does it mean to you?

I find both relaxing. I met some of the most talented and incredible people through rug hooking and blogging and have learned so much from fellow rug hookers and fellow bloggers.

I feel I have many new friends even though I have not met many in person yet we all share a similar bond whether it’s rug hooking, blogging, our stories of our lives, whatever.

I have even met a number of people in person through each that have become very good friends.

All of this makes me smile.

While I’m “blog hopping”, if I come across a blog that isn’t my “cup of tea” so to speak, I simply click out of it, I would never think of leaving a spiteful or hurtful comment saying something about their house or children or animals or whatever they choose to post about, I just leave and move on to the next that may tickle my fancy or not.

So that brings me to my last post. My intention was just to re-visit a few of my rugs as part of my post not to open up a controversy. I feel this needs to be addressed after opening my emails yesterday morning. I certainly felt your love and support. My blogging intention isn't to pass on negativity so this type of post won't be a habit.

Here is a comment that appeared as a result of my last blog post:

newburyarts has left a new comment on your post "Can't Go Back to Memphis":

*****as for the cat rug, I know the company and they are one of the tops in the business. the so-called problem is an easy one to fix...you simply are a rank amateur and therefore they did not choose to respond. did you not ever learn of the rug specifically drawn off grain and hooked by joan moshimer? worked out perfectly...but she knew what she was doing! perhaps you should learn more about the craft and the fact that designs DO NOT have to be drawn on the straight of the grain...the rest of us who know what they are doing seem to be able to accomplish this. perhaps it because the southern hookers, like the texans, are rather poor!

I received so many comments and emails regarding this comment. Apparently so many people have received comments from this person who chooses not share with anyone and therefore how could we all know of his/her greatness? I don’t care what is said to me as I could have very easily have hit the delete comment but truly feel bad some others are hurt by the words of another.
The word “Bigot” came to mind after reading that post. ((Definition of BIGOT: a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance ) and really doesn’t deserve this attention.

I do appreciate all your comments and support on my.   Apparently this person that doesn’t enjoy my blog and many of yours is monitoring our blogs nonetheless and has read your comments and felt the need to leave this comment this morning on the same post ….

newburyarts has left a new comment on your post "Can't Go Back to Memphis":

*****well...thanks for the laughs "ladies" and after looking at your blogs, it is nice to know that bad taste is alive and well in the lower middle class segment of the needlework world. from little pugs sitting on ugly rugs to a fool who won't be able to use her hand soon...please continue to let it all out so that the internet world can get a glimpse inside your unattractive homes and mediocre lives. cheers and happy trails!

Sorry, I really do not understand how we all have become targets of this blogland bully. How much nicer it would be if this person is so great at rug hooking that they would be sharing in a positive manner that people could learn from!)  (Oh and just to share - I heard that this person has left a comment that he or she is a Physician – can you image their bedside manner! Holy hell! Oh and for you girls going to the “Camp Wool” Hook-In – I understand you will be blessed with the presence of this person – Hmmm wonder if the red carpet will be rolled out - LOL)
I think perhaps we just need to laugh this off as totally “unbelievable” or perhaps we should be very sad that someone is that insecure they feel the need to try to make someone else feel so bad about their life in order to make themselves feel better. It must be a truly lonely world to think one is so self-important and superior to the rest of the world,  To me there is no “class sytem” - . Everyone has a life and their own story and deserves respect as such.  I for one love pics of Pugs on Rugs, I love seeing all your lovely houses whether you have lots of money or none at all.  It's the sharing and creativeness that shines through on all of your blogs and for the most part the community spirit out there.  To know that when the chips are down someone is there with a kind word or an action in a way sometimes even our closest relatives can't be. 

Moving on – again I want to thank each and every one of you that have shared your life and stories through emails and your blogs and call you my friend.



Just want to mention that this “rank amateur” as I was called in the above comment had to re-draw 4 of the cats, I had to add linen to one side to make it work, and have some border to “whip” the edges. I know, I know what you thinking – how in the world did this little pea brain of mine figure out a solution being such an amateur – but I tell you it was a job but I did it – All this was accomplished from start to finish in three days – whipped and on the floor. Image that from this amateur (Definition of Amateur:  1 : devotee, admirer  2: one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession  3 : one lacking in experience and competence in an art or science
Okay my friends, I say let's just hit that delete button on unkind comments and let's just shake it off and do the tickle dance!