valsma

Wow, just went and read the original post. Wow! The girl has some nerve. I hate to say this but for some young people it is just the way they were raised or not raised. I'm sorry you had to suffer her stupidity and arrogance but glad your not mad at your friend.
Like they say you can't pick your relatives.

Monroe

I wonder if the hypercritical young lady actually has Asberger's syndrome, a personality diagnosis on the autistic spectrum. Those I am very familiar with can only see things from their point of view, with absolutely no social filter on their speech. Generally very intelligent as in book smart, scoring well on Mensa superintelligent tests, but socially inept. Much of their "expertise" comes from books and computer searches, but unable to critically evaluate junk from truth. They cannot understand why their criticisms aren't well received because they are never wrong and are merely pointing out how smart they are.

I am glad your friend has someone who understands how difficult her cousin is, and you are able to help her thorough her embarrassment. Your tact was amazing! I'm afraid my fuse is quite a bit shorter.

Yellow Bird

I do not understand why the young woman thought it was her place to make suggestions about an artist's work...and what ever happened to keeping one's mouth shut unless one has something positive to say?

I have a problem with people, especially children, believing that being nasty is their right!

mmdquilts

You have that right! I have had potential clients tell me my work is too expensive and they can get professionally done quilts for a better price there!

Sorry you had to deal with the rudeness. Don't waste another thought on it.

BellaBoo

I never give a second thought to people that act like jerks. I've told many to leave my home over the years including relatives. I had to have the police escort my BIL out when I told him to go, my DH was not home and he believed I had no right to tell him to leave. I put a restraint order on him the next day. That shook him up I would do that and my DH 'let' me. LOL. He was scared to death his boss would find out. I was told he isn't the caveman jerk as he use to be, which no one cares, SIL divorced him.

Willa

You might want to suggest to your friend if her cousin ever does get married, your friend should remember to get a Walmart quilt for her and not make her one.

Now you can shake your head, chuckle, and say "what an idiot". Maybe someday she'll learn.

MadQuilter

Boy, that's the gift that keeps on giving. I am laughing with you.

Sunnie

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RonieM

You were far nicer to her than I would have been.

Hosta

I have a SIl like this she thinks she knows everything about everything but what she spouts makes no sense at all. I think she is really a deeply insecure person and this is how it comes out. Sometime someone will let this young woman know whats what and maybe she will still be willing to change her attitude.