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03-12-2013, 06:59 AM

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BellaBoo

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When I see a handmade item I like at a craft show I buy it. I know I can probably make it but why when it's already handmade?

03-12-2013, 07:33 AM

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Sarint

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I can grill a steak and make an apple pie, but sometimes it is nice to let someone else do all the work. I love to support the local artists and crafters as well.

03-12-2013, 07:39 AM

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crafty pat

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I don't have time to make all that I see and like so I buy from those that do. It helps them keep going and I have something new to enjoy or give as a lovely gift.

03-12-2013, 07:39 AM

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LynnVT

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This is so true! And when you go to a craft fair, don't ask the artist to tell you how it was made, or take pictures so you can go home and make it yourself. So rude! I've been on both sides of the craft table, and it is nice to buy someone else's work when you can. Once I bought a small quilted pad/hanging that I really liked, but it was not really quilted. So I hand quilted it myself and enjoyed working on someone's work. I always admit to admirers that someone else made it, but I did the quilting.

03-12-2013, 11:00 AM

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nativetexan

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I buy crafted items sometimes, and if i can't buy anything i do tell the artist how I love their work and that I know a lot of time went into the making of their items.

03-13-2013, 03:36 AM

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elseebee

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I know a lady who was asked to leave a local store which features hand-made local crafts because she was looking at each item and telling her companion how she could make it (and she could- very talented!). She was indignant when the storekeeper asked her to leave because these crafts help support our local folks. I say good for the store owner. Basically, when you closely examine a crafted item and make comments to someone else how to make it, you are stealing!

03-13-2013, 04:20 AM

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sandyl

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Elseebee, exactly my thoughts! That's just totally rude. Like saying I can do it-I just needed your idea. Wrong in so many ways.

03-13-2013, 05:40 AM

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quiltmom04

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I used to say that about clothing all the time. When looking for a shirt, skirt or even a gown, I'd think " Oh, I could make that" an I could , but you're right - I didn't. So not only did I not make the shirt I needed, but I never relented and went back to buy it. The result was a very small wardrobe. It finally got so my husband would say, in exasperation, "Would you just go BUY something?". I don't think he meant quilt fabric!!

03-13-2013, 09:50 AM

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Letty

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You are so right

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Originally Posted by sandyl

I used to go to craft shows and when looking at handmade (sewn) items that is the comment I would make, thinking that I would be able to make something comparable and thereby saving my money by not purchasing.. Now, however I've decided that if I see something I like and even tho I know I could make it the reality is; I probably wouldn't attempt it. That being said I am now anxiously awaiting covers for my FW that I purchased on ebay. And they look spectacular, I must say. Even tho I know I could duplicate the covers myself. I find I want to support my fellow crafters, quilters, jewelry makers, etc. I have evolved!!!
Sandy

I so agree with you. I so hate it when someone says on seeing another persons work '' Oh I just wouldn't have the patience to do that'' I think then , would you have the skill ? It is so much nicer to just admire, or even say ' wow, I'd love to know how you did that' .I have noticed though that most quilters don't do that. love x

03-13-2013, 10:26 AM

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JoanneS

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Ditto with patterns. Instead of trying to copy a pattern, I buy patterns that someone else has created to support them. They put a lot of work into it, and they deserve to be paid for it!