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Old 08-26-2011, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SharBear
I would tell your Aunt that what you made it as a gift from your heart to her. That should stop her from asking for a price! Also, if someone want's you to make one for them just say - no, I'm sorry, this is what I do for pleasure and the pressure of a business arrangement would take all the pleasure away for me.

I find that if you phrase things such that to do what "they" want would be hurtful to you "they" back right off!
This is it exactly. If your aunt still insists, tell her she can repay you by making you some cookies / knitting you a scarf / giving you some of her homemade jam - whatever this lady does that you enjoy. If she STILL insists (what's wrong with her anyway?) tell her to send you any cotton fabric scraps that she doesn't use, or buy you a batting, or ??? Don't let her force you to put a dollar value on your gift.
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