I made a quilt especially for the child of a young single mother, a relative of a very close friend. My friend was ecstatic about it -- I gave it through her -- and the young woman called and thanked me for it. But I've heard nothing about this quilt since, even though I see my friend often. I'd think she would comment occasionally on how much the little boy, a baby then and a toddler now, likes or uses it, but it's never mentioned....and I admit I don't ask. I'm beginning to suspect it may have been sold by the child's mother, who had been addicted to drugs and now may have a gambling habit.
But my attitude is, I can't control what anyone does with what I freely give. If they misuse it or sell it, that's on them. I had the pleasure of making and giving it.
But, admittedly, I don't make quilts for money....nor would I. That would make it work! However, I appreciate those who do, and wish it were easier to profit from that exquisite skill and labor. But I agree selling quilts for what one has put into them is difficult; the price just seems unreasonable to most people.
Last edited by Friday1961; 12-26-2018 at 07:40 PM.