I have a number of friends, family and acquaintances through the years ask for me to make things for them. I have started being pretty blunt with those acquaintances and tell them just what is involved financially and time wise to make a quilt.. some have asked what I would charge.. up until recently I have been and hand stitcher.. and their jaws drop when I tell them what I would charge to make a quilt. When asked if I will do alterations for them on clothes.. I tell them I won't even hem my own jeans.. why would I torture myself like that. I've decided I'm at an age when I don't have time to beat around the bush and they never get gentle hints anyway..close friends and family are another story, but most know enough to know that "good things come to those who wait".