Originally Posted by
Peckish
Uh.... what else were you going to do with it? Put it up in a cupboard for a rainy day???
LOL! This really made me chuckle cause I was thinking the same thing! As a LA I want to have the discussion with the customer about batting, density of quilting, any special concerns, thread color and choice, etc. I remember before I started LA that I'd just hand a quilt to the LA and say "do what you think best"--sure they were not thrilled! And of the 4 I sent business to, only 2 actually asked me any questions and only 2 (not the same two) put information,including price, on their invoice ticket.
When I started LA I decided that it's important to ask a lot of questions about what the piecer is wanting it to look like and also to put info on the invoice--if for no other reason that a record for future info for both me and them. Plus it's a word-of-mouth business and unsatisfied customers are not desired!
but I can tell you why the LA probably asked if you wanted to use the less expensive bat--she probably sells batting that she's able to buy at a significant reduction by the roll and without taxes, may even get an additional discount for being frequent customer, etc and then she plans to sell it to customers with a bit of a mark-up and make some $$ off it. Certainly not unethical and a part of business--but not when you show up with your own batting!