Originally Posted by SueDor
Truthfully I think its a compliment but,,,,,
I would say something like "I will make you a quilt but are you willing to buy the material and pay for the labor?" Then go on and explain the cost of everything.
I agree here - it could be their way of saying they really like it and wouldn't mind having it in their home - it shows honest to goodness interest in what you've done. Have you ever heard anyone telling someone their handmade item was ugly? I haven't, usually they say Oh how pretty and you hear nothing else. I've always taken it as a compliment. How about answering with something like "Thank you! I would love to make one for you but unfortunately quilting is an EXPENSIVE hobby and I already have so many relatives I'm wanting to make quilts for". If they keep asking start talking money.
Rude people would be telling you what's wrong with your quilt (unless they're judging it for a show).