Originally Posted by Sallyjane
I had a very close friend ask me to put together some antique bowtie squares that were her Grandmother's . When I was done, the quilt top would have fit a double bed. Then I added the batting and backing (what I call the pillowcase method - so there was no binding) and pinned it, so all she had to do was tie the quilt. She gave me a $20 Starbucksgift card. I think she was clueless as to how many hours I put into it! Now when someone asks if I'll make them soemthing, my standard answer is "you wouldn't want to pay me what I would have to charge" - end of discussion.
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I know to charge a whole lot. That way they go away and leave me alone!!
I'm with you here! Your time will never be appreciated, especially if it is for so-called friends.
Yes, we need to quote any project after we lay eyes on the scope of it! AND sleep on it our decision before we quote it!
I learned that lesson last summer when I "volunteered" to put a quilt together for a local organization. It was supposed to have been a "wall hanging" (sight unseen) but suddenly that project grew to the size of twin sized!! Amazing how people get sewing when they find a sucker! (the blocks needed to be set, sashed, bordered and quilted.) My fault for being so generous with my time,etc.
So now I just say "$100 minimum and THEN I will quote the project after I see what is involved, etc. I never get a call back! LOL! fine by me.
sandy