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Old 09-19-2011, 06:31 AM
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mhollifiel
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
This is just one of the reasons that I will not take on "paying" stitching jobs for anyone. If I decide to replace your jacket zipper, hem your pants or stitch you a quilt, it is my gift and my choice. That way no one gets hurt and I'm not left feeling used and taken for granted.
Amen, Sister. My standard reply when people learned I sewed was "I don't now and never will sew for the public." I have been blessed to do some small jobs for people I adored such as hemming pants and little odd jobs for grateful friends.
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