Am I a meanie?
02-14-2013, 03:14 PM
#141
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wi
Posts: 9,232
I have been asked a couple times to make quilts for people. After doing a table runner for a lady I have decided I don't want to"have" to make something for someone. One lady said "you paid thousands of dollars for that machine
and you can't make me a baby quilt for my great grandaughter?" Should I feel so guilty for saying no?
and you can't make me a baby quilt for my great grandaughter?" Should I feel so guilty for saying no?
02-14-2013, 03:24 PM
#142
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,369
You gals are great! I'm over the not making the quilt guilt. You know, even if someone wanted to pay me $500 to make a baby quilt, I would say no. I had enough pressure running medical offices for 30 years. This is my relaxation. I make quilts because I want them for me or to give to someone special. I worked for years and couldn't wait till I could retire and do what I wanted; now I'm there and enjoying every minute. I love the feeling when I see how excited a loved one, friend or family, is to receive one of my creations. Thanks for all the support!
02-14-2013, 03:33 PM
#143
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Oklahoma - pining for Massachusetts
Posts: 10,477
I have had people in stores - total strangers - ask me to make quilts. At first I feel a bit guilty, then I think, it's my time and I do not know how much more I have.
As several other people have said it is a hobby, and you do not want to turn it into a job.
As several other people have said it is a hobby, and you do not want to turn it into a job.
02-14-2013, 03:52 PM
#145
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 8
I don't have the patience to go through 15 pages of replies however, I agree with the masses, very rude.
a) It's no business of theirs how much you paid for your machine.
b) Your time is worth money if you aren't spending it doing what YOU want.
c) I can't make a quilt with ugly fabric someone else chose!
I won't make a quilt for less than $300 unless it's for my Mom!
a) It's no business of theirs how much you paid for your machine.
b) Your time is worth money if you aren't spending it doing what YOU want.
c) I can't make a quilt with ugly fabric someone else chose!
I won't make a quilt for less than $300 unless it's for my Mom!
02-14-2013, 04:04 PM
#146
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Lemoore, Ca
Posts: 1,467
1st of all it's nobodys business if you paid a high price for your machine, it is for your enjoyment, not theirs. I would not feel obligated at all. Some people think they can get you to make a quilt and they expect it for free.
02-14-2013, 04:09 PM
#147
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Oklahoma - pining for Massachusetts
Posts: 10,477
I made an adorable wall hanging of a sleeping teddy bear for my grand-nephew. My nephew and his wife loved it! I am making him an I Spy quilt for his birthday in December.......because I WANT to. It's fun to make things for family or friends when they have NOT asked for it. When it turns into a job it is not fun any more.
02-14-2013, 04:34 PM
#150
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,165
I will do a challenging favor. Someone asked me to repair an antique convent made christening gown that accidentally got ripped. (I got it fixed)
I get asked for shirts! I manipulate fabric for shirts and some are rather unique. Since they can't be bought, I will get asked to make them. The reply is NO.
I get asked for shirts! I manipulate fabric for shirts and some are rather unique. Since they can't be bought, I will get asked to make them. The reply is NO.
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