Originally Posted by Hindsight
Originally Posted by Sunflower Girl
I think if was a "real friend" she wouldn't have spoken to you that way. By the way, ask her (if she works) does she get paid? If you do it for a living she would understand - - - it is no different that ordering Pampered Chef or Avon or anything else, even if you do it on the side. Take her on shopping trip and let her buy fabric and supplies for your next quilt and maybe she will get an idea of what it costs to make a quality product. Pack it up and send it back to her before you get started on it.
She had started it, didn't want to finish it....I'm going to finish it. Not sure what I'll do with this one. She's not getting it back. May try to sell it at LQS or on ebay. I haven't got anything in it except for labor about 9 hours, and counting. It's gonna be beautiful and when it's done I'll post photos. Maybe one of you will need a quick gift. :)
I think you need to think about this a bit more. Clearly there is no obligation on your part to finish it. However, the materials were purchased by her and I didn't see where she gave them to you. You made a mistake by starting it without a clear written agreement and/or a deposit. I don't think you want to make it worse by keeping her materials. She clearly doesn't understand the value of what we do. Consider it a lesson well learned and chalk it up to experience.