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#51
I did the same thing. Donated a lap quilt, totaly hand appliqued and quilted. It was for a special nephew that had suffered a stroke at age 50. I thought it would bring in a good amount, well it did $45. Then got a thank you, they thought it was a lot of money! People that don't due this ,don't have a clue!!
#52
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Posts: 13,214
Originally Posted by everybody's mother
I did the same thing. Donated a lap quilt, totaly hand appliqued and quilted. It was for a special nephew that had suffered a stroke at age 50. I thought it would bring in a good amount, well it did $45. Then got a thank you, they thought it was a lot of money! People that don't due this ,don't have a clue!!
When I donate, I give something smaller, like a table runner or a wall hanging. It usually brings in $15 to $20 but that stings less than $45 for a lap quilt.
#53
Honey I understand what you are saying but send it back chalk it up to a lesson learned and next time if there is one get half(at Least) of what you want in a deposit and dont do any work until you get your deposit
Friendship is friendship and work is work is what my 91 year old MIL is always saying to me when this happens to me
Friendship is friendship and work is work is what my 91 year old MIL is always saying to me when this happens to me
#54
Thanks sweetie! I really appreciate all the comments, good and not so much....
Lesson learned ... you bet! Since she is so far away I am keeping it as she insisted. It will be a HOT day in Antarctica before I do it again.
Piece y'all!
Lesson learned ... you bet! Since she is so far away I am keeping it as she insisted. It will be a HOT day in Antarctica before I do it again.
Piece y'all!
#55
Originally Posted by shortstuff
Hey hindsight i'm in Griffin too. Where do you teach?
#56
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 7,286
Originally Posted by ghostrider
Is this right?
A friend asks if you'd finish a quilt she started.
You give her an estimate, discuss what she wants, and start working on it.
You then give her a firm price of $250 because you will have to buy backing.
She balks and is rude to you, in your opinion (we cannot hear her tone of voice remember, it could easily have been sarcasm).
Now you are confiscating her quilt, plan to sell it and keep the proceeds for yourself.
Is that all a friendship is worth to you? Nine hours of doing something that you say you love to do anyway?
A friend asks if you'd finish a quilt she started.
You give her an estimate, discuss what she wants, and start working on it.
You then give her a firm price of $250 because you will have to buy backing.
She balks and is rude to you, in your opinion (we cannot hear her tone of voice remember, it could easily have been sarcasm).
Now you are confiscating her quilt, plan to sell it and keep the proceeds for yourself.
Is that all a friendship is worth to you? Nine hours of doing something that you say you love to do anyway?
And her words were very rude, regardless of the tone. She could have said it with sugar dripping from the words, and it would still have been rude, sarcastic, and uncalled for. I love my job, but I for darned sure am not going to do it for free. Especially when a fee-for-service has already been discussed and agreed on. With friends like that, you don't need enemies.
#58
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coventry UK
Posts: 3,058
A work colleague(male) asked if I would make three of "those bedthings" for a cottage he had bought. We agreed on colours etc. I made and completed two which he came to collect I gave him a bill for £175(for the two! I was a bit naive in those days!) but he only had £30 in his wallet and said he.d have to get the rest next day!! I got the money: he didn.t get the third quiltd. He had seen some chinese made ones in the market and thought I would make them cheaper!!! Don.t take commisions just make what I like and if others like thats fine!!
#59
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: West Coast
Posts: 9,267
Originally Posted by susiequilt
I personally wouldn't want it around as a reminder! I'd give it back quickly. It is hers IMHO
#60
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 7,286
Originally Posted by DebraK
Originally Posted by susiequilt
I personally wouldn't want it around as a reminder! I'd give it back quickly. It is hers IMHO
And I would keep it as a reminder never to do the same thing again.
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