I have a long time friend who wanted 3 quilts quilted.I supplied the batting and we agreed on a price.she paid about 25% of it and after 2 months said there was no way she could pay me.She gave me about $20 worth of batting and asked me to call it even.we have been friends for over 30 yrs so I said ok.never again though.always need to charge something up front.By the way I was only getting 5.00 an hr for quilting 3 large quilts.I am venting here,she is still a friend but I feel taken advantage of.I had quilted about 6 quilts for free for her and it was the 1st time she offered to pay and didn't.