So true! People who don't do various crafts tend to vastly underestimate the amount of time that goes into it. I remember someone expressing interest in a hat I was knitting and saying that she could pay me for one. It was a complicated two color pattern - I would guess that it took about 6-8 hours to make that hat. I remember thinking that if I charged even minimum wage for my time, plus materials (good quality wool yarn), no way would she willing to pay that. I just ignored her suggestion/request.
I came across a wonderful quote in the knitting world, that translates well to other crafts, including quilting:
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Knitting is like sex. If I like you and you appreciate it, it's free. Otherwise, you can't pay me enough.
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