A coworker asked for my help, as she wanted to make a quilt for her sister in law. I spent considerable time helping her find the fabric she wanted to use as a focus fabric, sketched out several patterns that would work to showcase it, etc. We tried to get together several times but she was busy, her kids were sick, or something similar every time.
Finally, she asked me if I’d be interested in making it for her. Considering the time I”ve already put in, I strongly considered it. But I’m just not interested in doing it, and didn’t feel I could charge more than a couple hundred dollars (it’s a simple pattern, because I designed it for her as a beginner). I’m still working, have my own projects and other hobbies, so I finally suggested she look on bulletin boards at quilt stores or fabric stores to see if she could find someone who does this for $.
It’s hard for me, but as I get older I am finally learning how to say “No” sometimes!