tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902891288597276194.post4453269394323426943..comments2023-06-03T02:32:16.519-07:00Comments on Threads of Resistance: Our statement on the “Conservative Quilters” Facebook groupSusan Brubaker Knapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490050360258082767noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902891288597276194.post-23528902770155530822017-07-10T06:59:22.235-07:002017-07-10T06:59:22.235-07:00I am seeing the these quilts for the first time to...I am seeing the these quilts for the first time today and I am very very impressed. I wanted very much to make a piece for this exhibit, but did not have time.Will there be additional opportunities? I have an appropriate piece now. <br />I am sad, very sad, to hear about this secret group, but, unfortunately, not surprised. Instead of surreptitiously trying to cause harm, why didn't they stand up and submit pieces expressing their views? I think I remember that the call for entries offered a place to all opinions and sides. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588445675836479465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902891288597276194.post-67356556893615246532017-06-19T23:44:42.824-07:002017-06-19T23:44:42.824-07:00Thanks for your calm, direct and polite response. ...Thanks for your calm, direct and polite response. My dream is to live in a world of civility and respect...pennylanequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382045883755066043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902891288597276194.post-20170322375742556152017-06-19T22:45:38.666-07:002017-06-19T22:45:38.666-07:00I've seen some of this stuff and read discussi...I've seen some of this stuff and read discussions about this group. My reaction is that these folks would be the first to howl to the moon if they discovered there was a secret "Liberal Quilters" group that advocated the same tactics against "Conservatives". Interesting how they wanted to remain secret so their client base would not be affected. Hypocritical of them that they advocate malevolent behavior towards people who stand up publicly for their (liberal, progressive) beliefs when they haven't the courage to do so for what they themselves believe. So much more I could say, but that's enough for now. <br />"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he" Proverbs 23:7<br />NeameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902891288597276194.post-7369535063757732622017-06-19T09:21:02.550-07:002017-06-19T09:21:02.550-07:00Thank you for your firm polite response to the BBC...Thank you for your firm polite response to the BBC news story. I had read it yesterday, and was dismayed by the malice toward individual artists. (I am thankful that they were outed.) I truly appreciate your courage and efforts to bring about the Threads of Resistance exhibition. It is important!<br />Laura R<br />Laura Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902891288597276194.post-62123906378521010412017-06-19T07:27:31.683-07:002017-06-19T07:27:31.683-07:00As a casual quilter, I only heard about this exhib...As a casual quilter, I only heard about this exhibit - and the controversy - through Jane Dunnewold's newsletter today. Sadly, I'm not surprised. Our country is disintegrating into visible hatred, and just two days ago I learned of a heated disagreement within my own circle of friends. Our country was founded on resistance and liberty! Kudos to you for providing a focused outlet for resistance and hatred. My great respect to the artists who have spoken up, who've dedicated their talent and time. And shame to the people who have lost their tolerance for differing views. FREE SPEACH. TOLERANCE. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD CHOOSE TO BE TREATED.ky_hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794891631692451637noreply@blogger.com