Originally Posted by
toverly
I love quilting and it is a wonderful hobby. Having to make something for someone else when they are paying for it is a joy stealer. Candace and Jingle have the right idea, do it for joy.
This is very true - making quilts for others - money aside - may well change your whole attitude to quilting.
Years ago I painted ceramics - I had my own kiln and poured molds etc. (I posted a picture so that you can seen the type of thing I loved doing). I adored it. Friends and family saw my pieces and wanted me to make stuff for them, gifts for weddings, etc. etc. Because they were friends and friends of friends, I charged very little.
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It quickly became like a business and robbed all the joy from it. I must have made dozens of ceramic Christmas trees and newborn teddies. Mind-numbing stuff. I eventually gave up, sold all my stuff and haven't done any since.
How are you going to feel, making a pattern that drives you mad and fabric you don't like? If you decide to go ahead, make sure you charge enough that
truly reflects the value of your time and skill.
Good luck whatever you decide
