I soooo know what you are talking about- you take thier requests as a compliment but at the same time you feel that they are taking avantage of your time and skill. Years ago I had my boss call and ask of I could make a couple of pillows for thier new home said he needed them in a week of course I said no problem. Well the couple of pillows ended up being 18 pillow shams 10 throw pillows and a king size duvet. He provided fabric only and I had to purchase the batting fiberfill pattern etc. Now keep in mind I worked full time at his company and had to sew when I got off work. I ended up spending close to 40 hours just in sewing. Needless to say when I got this done I now find out what a couple of pillows really means!!!!!