Wow John! What a heartfelt message. The blog should be read by the many and not the few! I watched the programme and was amazed at the amount of work put in by you (and other crafters) in such a short space of time. I thought the price of £2,000 was realistic for a quilt as we so underestimate time, effort and cost of materials. How fab that you had a band of ladies helping you out and giving moral support. I say keep up the good work!

Well, what a shocking lot of nasty people you have had to deal with! I missed the show but I did see some of the fall-out on UKQU. Remember, for each nasty comment, there are thousands of raised (but silent) eyebrows; don’t assume the majority agrees with them.

I like your quilts. I can only imagine how much thankless hard work it was. And I do know how filming changes situations and comments.
But, as my mum ( a quilter) always said, “ They are just jealous. And if they are bitching about you, they are leaving someone else alone!” So, at least, you saved someone else from suffering.
Hold your head high and carry on!

I am totally gobsmacked and saddened to read this and l know our group members will be when l tell them. Your visit to us was so refreshing and anyone who has met you will know what a lovely and genuine guy you are. Don’t let it spoil things. There are many lovely people out there who are and will be supportive.