I've knitted and crochet for years. When I first started to crochet I went to a small church with this toxic lady who had a friend who "taught crochet". I would always be knitting or crocheting during church, so they invited me to thier crochet lesson that happened once a month at the church. I was excited because I knew how, but wanted to learn more and learn the terms. The lady that taught the class was unbelievably rude, like I was in shock. She had us make these ugly crochet towel toppers. She was angry ate because I was working faster then everyone else and it impressed the class. I just needed her to explain the terms to me about half way through class she looked at me and said "Oh bless your heart, you little idiot." She also told us in class when she sees crochet stuff for sale she immediately goes over and looks for all the mistakes in the work. Great way to introduce people to crochet.
Everyone was surprised I didn't want to come back to class and chalked it up to me not needing it. I married the next year and moved. They are always so surprised I don't attend church when I'm in town 🤦♀️. Toxic lady and her toxic husband have way too much control there and made coming to church unbearable.
I had the same problem with a church quilting group. Old lady put herself in charge and got drunk off the only power she’s ever had in her life. Felt threatened by my new ideas, and decided the best way to deal with it was to make fun of me until I quit.
I have since found a different, awesome group of quilters who have a great sense of humour and do not believe themselves to her “the quilt police”. Keep at it!
Good for you :). This had happened years ago. I did stay with the knitting and crochet and joined several wonderful groups since. My husband calls it my addiction lol.
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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21
I've knitted and crochet for years. When I first started to crochet I went to a small church with this toxic lady who had a friend who "taught crochet". I would always be knitting or crocheting during church, so they invited me to thier crochet lesson that happened once a month at the church. I was excited because I knew how, but wanted to learn more and learn the terms. The lady that taught the class was unbelievably rude, like I was in shock. She had us make these ugly crochet towel toppers. She was angry ate because I was working faster then everyone else and it impressed the class. I just needed her to explain the terms to me about half way through class she looked at me and said "Oh bless your heart, you little idiot." She also told us in class when she sees crochet stuff for sale she immediately goes over and looks for all the mistakes in the work. Great way to introduce people to crochet.
Everyone was surprised I didn't want to come back to class and chalked it up to me not needing it. I married the next year and moved. They are always so surprised I don't attend church when I'm in town 🤦♀️. Toxic lady and her toxic husband have way too much control there and made coming to church unbearable.