What do you say to requests....
#71
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 368
I agree with the thought that saying less is best. I don't do those requests anymore because it takes too much time and in my case has been very unappreciated. Don't need gushing etc., but a simple thanks would be very welcome. I truly don't think people realize the time and expense involved in making a quilt esp when you send in out to a LAer.
#72
I've never had a problem saying no to a request for a quilt. My quilts are for fun and mostly gifts for close friends and/or family. Just gave a queen size dancing four patch adapted from a Bonnie Hunter pattern to my friend who just turned 91. She thanks me for it at least once a week. During her lifetime she made many quilts and gave them away and really doesn't know where they are now. She was sleeping under a raggedy old 'rooster' quilt she made for her husband many years ago. And I mean ragged, like holes in it.
#74
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,369
If you don't want to make them, then don't. You have no obligation to fulfill every request for a quilt, no matter who the asker is. I would tell your niece that have many projects going and know that you wouldn't be able to get to them in a timely manner. If she's miffed, that's her problem not yours. You could refer her to a LQS who might have names of quilters who are looking for business. She might not want the quilts made once she knows how much someone really would charge her.
#75
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 402
I would be honest and say this is not something I would be able to accomplish. No need to explain just what would prohibit you from accomplishing said task. Unless she would challenge your opinion that yes, you could if you wanted to, in which case I would say it is a time issue. If I don't want to make a quilt I do not have the time.
#76
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Jozefow, Poland
Posts: 4,474
I've never had a problem saying no to a request for a quilt. My quilts are for fun and mostly gifts for close friends and/or family. Just gave a queen size dancing four patch adapted from a Bonnie Hunter pattern to my friend who just turned 91. She thanks me for it at least once a week. During her lifetime she made many quilts and gave them away and really doesn't know where they are now. She was sleeping under a raggedy old 'rooster' quilt she made for her husband many years ago. And I mean ragged, like holes in it.
#79
I agree with luvTooQuilt,,, Quote a price and ask for the money up front, that lets you know if they are serious.. And if they send the money then you are obligated.. So if you really don't want to do it better just tell her you can't
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