soooo frustrating
09-22-2011, 02:48 PM
#111
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I can so relate. People ask me all the time for quilts or sewing favors. Would her husband be offended if someone ask him to something like a wedding or funeral for free. The Bible says a workman is worthy of his hire.
09-22-2011, 03:02 PM
#112
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I think you were right in what you said to her. It is important to be honest with people and let them know how much these quilted items cost. My good friend told me she wanted me to make her a beautiful queen size quilt and asked if it would cost more than $25 ? You can imagine how she felt when I told her to start at $100 and go from there. Stick to your guns !
09-22-2011, 03:04 PM
#113
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Originally Posted by Yellow Bird
Tell her "Sure I will make it for $12 if you buy all the supplies to make it."
Whatever you do, DO NOT BUY INTO PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE 'offended' actions! Doesn't matter what her 'station' in life is she should never get away with guilting people.
Whatever you do, DO NOT BUY INTO PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE 'offended' actions! Doesn't matter what her 'station' in life is she should never get away with guilting people.
09-22-2011, 03:46 PM
#114
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Show her what is costs for you to make it in material etc.
It is not your fault she is offended so I wouldn't worry about it.
That is the trouble with quilting no one realizes how expensive it is.
It is not your fault she is offended so I wouldn't worry about it.
That is the trouble with quilting no one realizes how expensive it is.
09-22-2011, 05:17 PM
#116
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Location: Texas and Arkansas
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Preachers' wives are just ordinary women. I feel that I can say that since I've been a preacher's wife since 1990. If this woman got out of sorts with you, it was her problem. Tell her to check around and she will find out what things like that cost. That's why I just don't sell what I make. Not many want to pay what it's worth.
09-22-2011, 05:20 PM
#117
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Absolutely do not give in. She obviously does not have a clue a to what costs go into making any quilted item, especially in today's market with fabric costs skyrocketing. Stand firm, she either doesn't have a clue or expects preferential treatment as a preacher's wife. You would not even recover the cost of your materials for $12.00, so let her go somewhere else.
09-22-2011, 05:30 PM
#118
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Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
Take the pattern out, show her the fabric requirements and go on-line to show her the cost of the fabric. Go on a site like thousands of bolts and put all the necessary fabric in the "cart" and show her the total with shipping and tax. Don't forget thread and batting. When she sees that it can cost alot just for the materials, maybe she will understand.
09-22-2011, 06:05 PM
#120
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This is a good thought. $12 might buy the thread. If she truly does not know the value and time, then this would be an education. However, if she gets in a huff, then you will have caught her in the act of trying to take advantage, and that's just not cool.
Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
Take the pattern out, show her the fabric requirements and go on-line to show her the cost of the fabric. Go on a site like thousands of bolts and put all the necessary fabric in the "cart" and show her the total with shipping and tax. Don't forget thread and batting. When she sees that it can cost alot just for the materials, maybe she will understand.
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