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#1
Dear all,
My school secretary asked me last spring to make 2 fleece throws for her adult children (17 yr. old son and 20 yr old daughter). All she wanted was their names embroidered (SP?? its been a long day...) on them. She wanted these for Christmas. I said no problem, did them over the summer holiday and gave them to her in August when I came back to school. Well, she got so excited about them she gave them to her children as back to school gifts. I was extremely flattered that she was that excited. I charged her for materials and a small amount of labor. Gotta keep the school secretary happy, if you know what I mean!!! LOL
Now for the problem--she wants something else made for Christmas. When I asked her what, her response was, "I don't know, whatever you come up with--YOU"RE the creative spirit." While I will accept that as a compliment that 1) she trusts me and 2) she must like my taste, I am coming up blank with what to make a 17 year old guy. I need something fairly quick and about $20 or less for material. She is one of "those" people who does not appreciate how much work goes into quilting, etc.
what to make, what to make, what to make? I told her I would think about it and get back to her. no promises!
any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I am truly stumped.
I figured someone out there has made something for a teenage guy before that was quick, easy, fairly cheap and not goofy looking.
thanks for your help!!!!!!
Rose Hall
My school secretary asked me last spring to make 2 fleece throws for her adult children (17 yr. old son and 20 yr old daughter). All she wanted was their names embroidered (SP?? its been a long day...) on them. She wanted these for Christmas. I said no problem, did them over the summer holiday and gave them to her in August when I came back to school. Well, she got so excited about them she gave them to her children as back to school gifts. I was extremely flattered that she was that excited. I charged her for materials and a small amount of labor. Gotta keep the school secretary happy, if you know what I mean!!! LOL
Now for the problem--she wants something else made for Christmas. When I asked her what, her response was, "I don't know, whatever you come up with--YOU"RE the creative spirit." While I will accept that as a compliment that 1) she trusts me and 2) she must like my taste, I am coming up blank with what to make a 17 year old guy. I need something fairly quick and about $20 or less for material. She is one of "those" people who does not appreciate how much work goes into quilting, etc.
what to make, what to make, what to make? I told her I would think about it and get back to her. no promises!
any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I am truly stumped.
I figured someone out there has made something for a teenage guy before that was quick, easy, fairly cheap and not goofy looking.
thanks for your help!!!!!!
Rose Hall
#4
I suggest a beach towel with either his name or his favorite sport or sports team name.
When I worked for a Bernina dealer who also did custom dressmaking and alterations. We made personalized towels for a whole swim team. You could also do duffles or backpacks or even waterbottle holders etc.
Make sure you charge her at least a little more than you are comfortable with. You may find yourself getting into a business you really don't want if you are too reasonable. Good luck.
When I worked for a Bernina dealer who also did custom dressmaking and alterations. We made personalized towels for a whole swim team. You could also do duffles or backpacks or even waterbottle holders etc.
Make sure you charge her at least a little more than you are comfortable with. You may find yourself getting into a business you really don't want if you are too reasonable. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by mpspeedy
I suggest a beach towel with either his name or his favorite sport or sports team name.
When I worked for a Bernina dealer who also did custom dressmaking and alterations. We made personalized towels for a whole swim team. You could also do duffles or backpacks or even waterbottle holders etc.
Make sure you charge her at least a little more than you are comfortable with. You may find yourself getting into a business you really don't want if you are too reasonable. Good luck.
When I worked for a Bernina dealer who also did custom dressmaking and alterations. We made personalized towels for a whole swim team. You could also do duffles or backpacks or even waterbottle holders etc.
Make sure you charge her at least a little more than you are comfortable with. You may find yourself getting into a business you really don't want if you are too reasonable. Good luck.
Your time and skills are worth something -
#6
You could make him a "quillow" -- these are usually tied and can be made pretty fast. I'd use whatever sport or team or subject the kid likes.
And as a retired secretary, if the secretary ain't happy, NO ONE is gonna be too darn happy :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
And as a retired secretary, if the secretary ain't happy, NO ONE is gonna be too darn happy :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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You said the fleece blankets were back to school gifts, so I will assume they are away at collage. What about a laundry bag with a drawsting top? Every collage kid needs one of those. It is quick and easy to make. Or tote/book bags. I am sure you can find a manly print for the boy, and the girls any floral would be lovely
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