I do binding on commission. I made a small sample and gave it to the owner of my LQS, along with my rates and contact info. Started getting customers who have all been happy. I did have one who freaked out at my quote, I explained to her that my rate is my rate but she continued to argue with me. So I sweetly said that I understood if her budget needed someone a little more economical and wished her well. I think she was shocked. She came back 2 months later and paid without a murmur. Someone who knows her later told me that I was smart, this is a woman who has wealth and doesn't think twice about plunking down $100 for a handbag or a dress.
I do a very good job. I am really detail-oriented and treat every customer quilt as if it were my own. I will do every aspect of binding and actually prefer if my customers do not pre-make their binding strips. I am worth what I charge and the proof is in my repeat customers.
Last edited by Peckish; 10-19-2020 at 04:09 PM.