soooo frustrating
09-22-2011, 03:29 AM
#41
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I agree with so many others here. I would take her to the fabric store, decide on a pattern, buy the fabric, batting, backing and thread. After she sees that the 12 dollars she offered barely bought a yard of fabric, she may have a better appreciation for the art of quilting. I would love to know what you end up doing.
Originally Posted by tealfalcon
I just had to come here where you all would understand....I had this lady ask me today about making her a table runner....she wants the spicy spiral table runner or one with stars...every time she comes over she oos and aahs over my quilts. So i told her i would be more then happy to make her one....here is the kicker...she wants to pay 12.00....ummm there isnt any way to make it for 12.00 unless i am wrong, if someone knows something i dont please fill me in....She is a pastor's wife...not at my church and a very sweet lady but i just cant do it for that price...when i told her i couldnt do it for that price she acted like she was offended...so what am i supposed to do? just give in an do it for that? anyways just had to get that out and hope that some of you can relate
09-22-2011, 03:38 AM
#42
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$12? If she works, how much does she make an hour? What about her husband? And how many hours would it take you to make this runner?
I probably would have laughed at her (hopefully kindly), and then sent her off to Walmart to see what she could get there for $12!
I probably would have laughed at her (hopefully kindly), and then sent her off to Walmart to see what she could get there for $12!
09-22-2011, 03:38 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by tealfalcon
I just had to come here where you all would understand....I had this lady ask me today about making her a table runner....she wants the spicy spiral table runner or one with stars...every time she comes over she oos and aahs over my quilts. So i told her i would be more then happy to make her one....here is the kicker...she wants to pay 12.00....ummm there isnt any way to make it for 12.00 unless i am wrong, if someone knows something i dont please fill me in....She is a pastor's wife...not at my church and a very sweet lady but i just cant do it for that price...when i told her i couldnt do it for that price she acted like she was offended...so what am i supposed to do? just give in an do it for that? anyways just had to get that out and hope that some of you can relate
09-22-2011, 03:43 AM
#44
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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.
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09-22-2011, 03:47 AM
#45
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I agree with Deena. If you don't quilt, you don't realize the cost and effort that is involved in making one. All of the materials add up to be costly and there is a lot of time and often frustration involved in creating a quilt. If she values the quilt, she'll be willing to pay a reasonable fee.
09-22-2011, 03:52 AM
#46
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Give her the cost of the materials and ask her how much she thinks your work is worth over that. Put her on the spot and if she squirms just don't do it. She will respect your work and ethics more if you stand up for your time and work.
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09-22-2011, 04:04 AM
#47
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Originally Posted by Airwick156
No don't give in. Tell her what you think it will cost to make it and set a price. If she doesn't want to pay the price you quote...then don't make it.
Even though shes a preachers wife that doesn't mean she should get "special" treatment.
Sorry to all of the preachers wives on the board. But thats how I feel.
Even though shes a preachers wife that doesn't mean she should get "special" treatment.
Sorry to all of the preachers wives on the board. But thats how I feel.
09-22-2011, 04:20 AM
#48
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I agree with all that has been said here, and it brings up a point I have often pondered. I make gifts for my family quite often and I wonder if they have any idea of the cost, time and effort that goes into even seemingly simple projects. I recently made 40 mug rugs to distribute throughout the family, and they were made with designer coffee prints, quilted and embroidered.
I'm quite sure they have no idea as none of them are quilters or even sew for that matter!
I'm quite sure they have no idea as none of them are quilters or even sew for that matter!
09-22-2011, 04:20 AM
#49
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There were lots of good comments to this email but since the woman did not ask you to reconsider, I'd drop it.
No need beating a dead horse!
If she asks again, I'd just give her a price and only mention the cost of materials, generally speaking, and let it go.
Some people have no clue and don't want to be educated.
There are also those who have no clue about the value of years of experience or training. They don't want to pay for you being smarter or better trained/educated than the next person...
No need beating a dead horse!
If she asks again, I'd just give her a price and only mention the cost of materials, generally speaking, and let it go.
Some people have no clue and don't want to be educated.
There are also those who have no clue about the value of years of experience or training. They don't want to pay for you being smarter or better trained/educated than the next person...
09-22-2011, 04:23 AM
#50
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WOW I agree! With just about everyone.
I'm glad I'm not in the situation. I think her attitude may stem from not understanding the cost of the fabric - not to mention the time involved.
If she provided the supplies that might help her understand.
I'm glad I'm not in the situation. I think her attitude may stem from not understanding the cost of the fabric - not to mention the time involved.
If she provided the supplies that might help her understand.
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