After reading all the responses, I understand why we turn to the QB....I don't mean to sound condescending, but I understand why we are so stand offish with people.....
Do they like us or our talent?????????
I too have had people treat me the same way....I dabble in all kinds of crafts....
I had a woman call me @ 8:30Pm and ask me to PAINT a slate piece 15x22 for a wedding that she was going to the NEXT DAY!!!!! She said she would be by to pick it up around 11:30AM !!!! OH!!! you know the people so I thought you would do it free!!!!![ but she wanted to give it to them in HER name......] I couldn't believe my ears!!!!
I said there is NO WAY to paint something that fast!!!
She argued with me and well, I've not heard from her since...... I don't do crafts anymore....just quilting now... And Yes, I'm always busy to do anything for anyone else,FREE
It may sound cold but you wouldn't get anything else done if you didin't.......Why should I do it for free when XXX down the road gets paid for it!!!!!??????!!!!!! It isn't greed, it's a matter of Respect for OUR CRAFT whatever it may be..........