soooo frustrating
09-22-2011, 07:20 PM
#121
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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, 07:26 PM
#122
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I just have to share this - My neighbor came over this evening, to ask me a question, while she was here, she saw a table runner I am making for a swap partner. She says, "Hey, that's really nice, and oh, BTW can you replace the zipper in my son's Levis? I hate to do it on my new machine, and risk breaking it, but yours is older." Hers is the cheapest one from Walmart, mine is a 'special edition' quilting machine, that I paid ten times as much for! I have to keep reminding myself that it is still illegal to shoot stupid people! Grrrrrrrrr! :hunf: :hunf: :hunf: :hunf:
09-22-2011, 07:41 PM
#123
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In this economy people just have to understand, we all have obligations, bills, budgets ..just cannot give everything away. Try to explain the cost of things....for me the other issue is my time...not that I want paid for things...I just dont have enough time to make what I want for my family and (wouldnt it be nice) FOR my home lol.
09-22-2011, 08:16 PM
#124
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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, 09:06 PM
#125
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Don't do it. She can't be all that nice if she is trying to get over on you. She won't even respect you afterwards . She consider it a weakness which she will keep trying to exploit.
I make it a policy not to do business with anyone in my congragtion. They all seem to think there is some kind of automatic discount they can claim.
And don't dicker! just say kindly with a smile on your face that you will not accept her propsal and that she should have a nice day.
I make it a policy not to do business with anyone in my congragtion. They all seem to think there is some kind of automatic discount they can claim.
And don't dicker! just say kindly with a smile on your face that you will not accept her propsal and that she should have a nice day.
09-22-2011, 09:49 PM
#126
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Location: Littlefield, TX, USA
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I agree...lay out the costs to her..add 10% to cover gas to shop. Let her know that you can do the item for set amount...and that it's below what you would normally charge...and that's it... let it drop, unless she comes to you and wants the item made.
09-23-2011, 03:23 AM
#128
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Location: Winter PArk, Florida
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She's trying to make you feel guilty. Don't do it. If she was such a sweet lady, she wouldn't act this way and understand where you're coming from. I know many people who use this ploy. I got caught in it when I first started sewing for others, Then I got smart.
09-23-2011, 04:00 AM
#129
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if the guilts get to you-have a glass of wine and forget about it!!!!The only other suggestion would be to have her buy the materials and, if you are really moved by the Spirit, sew it for her for the 12.00 if you feel you must meet her demands. Good luck
09-23-2011, 05:28 AM
#130
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Location: Fayetteville, GA
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
I just have to share this - My neighbor came over this evening, to ask me a question, while she was here, she saw a table runner I am making for a swap partner. She says, "Hey, that's really nice, and oh, BTW can you replace the zipper in my son's Levis? I hate to do it on my new machine, and risk breaking it, but yours is older." Hers is the cheapest one from Walmart, mine is a 'special edition' quilting machine, that I paid ten times as much for! I have to keep reminding myself that it is still illegal to shoot stupid people! Grrrrrrrrr! :hunf: :hunf: :hunf: :hunf:
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