bjdemir

Maybe you are lucky they have dropped off the face of the earth! I do hate when they don't have the courtesy to reply.

Carron

You are so right!

crazyquilter56

"How many of us phone for 'estimates' for something, or just to see what the price is when we are comparison shopping? The person I'm talking to at the moment may in fact be the one I buy from or contract with, but I don't feel compelled to phone back everyone I got a price or estimate from to tell them that I've chosen someone else. Providing estimates or prices is part of doing business if you are selling an item or a service."

I agree with this quote above as we used to own a business and a lot of people called for prices, some called back some didn't it is part of business even when making a quilt for someone. Maybe she doesn't want to tell you she can't afford it at the price you quoted. Not that she didn't think it wasn't worth it at that price. Maybe she was just inquiring about the price. You quoted a price and that's your price. I quoted a price to someone that wanted me to put some blocks together she found in her mother in laws stuff when she died. I told her the price and said I'm sure there are people out there that will do it cheaper and faster but I will take the time and care to to make it the best I can and treat it like my own. I also told her I don't do time limits I don't like to rush things. I quote what I think my time is worth not what other people think it's worth. They buy it or they don't .....period. I got the job..
Then again maybe something happened to this person we shouldn't be so quick to judge till we know what really happened. There are a lot of things going on in this world lot of turmoil out there. If you have her email maybe PM her and ask her....

callie

I agree with crazyquilter56. I mayg get quotes to see if I can afford something and I may not realize what the "going rate" is on wh at I'm getting a quote for. I generally tell someone that I am checking things out and if they don't want to give me a quote, I write that down and don't do business with them ever. On the other hand if I get information like crazyquilter56 gives, I also write that down and even tho that person may be higher, will probably deal with them. Let me also tell you that people who see my quilts have commented for years that I should sell my quilts and I don't. I have had people ask about making a quilt and I too tell them I will help them pick out fabric because I too realize most people have absolutely no idea of the cost or time. They don't get back with me and I don't feel bad, because I know there are a lot of people who just can't afford what it takes to make a quilt and that is definitely their perogative. Only one time did I promise to make a baby quilt for a lady and then had physical problems and didn't like the pressure, therefore I don't promise any more. They either get one or they don't. I want to be able to enjoy making a quilt, not "have to" and the joy isn't there - it's work.

penski

been there done that !!!

Debbie C

If I want someone to own one of my quilts, I will make it especially for them and gift it to them. I'm so over taking orders and then getting shot down when you tell them what the price is.

MissQuilter

People have no clue how much time, effort and materials go into a hand-made item. Some people, fortunately, value the quality and the fact that the item is unique.

As in my consulting business, it hurts us all if people give away their services for nothing, then people expect to get it for nothing. One thing for family and friends... quite another for business.

grammysharon

I think most non-quilters have no idea how much good fabric, thread and batting costs these days. And that doesn't include our time. I am shocked myself when I add up the cost of making a quilt! :lol: