how would you handle this?
02-09-2011, 07:40 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by carolaug
who on earth would pay four hundred dollars for a twin quilt that the seams don't line up??? or for that matter one that is perfect...
I also just thought of the expression "With friends like that....... "
02-09-2011, 07:41 PM
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Send her an email link to this page - she doesn't have to join to read it - then pack up the top and send/mail it back to her with the suggestion she take it to a LQS. Let them deal with her.
By the way, do you know the person she has sold it to? That person is being ripped off paying $400 for a quilt in this condition! If you speak up, you will be sparing 2 of you the "gall" (or 'balls' (?!)) of this acquaintance. She certainly had you pegged (non-confrontational) when she managed this one!
I hope you will find the strength to stand up for yourself in this case. The "loss" of this kind of "friendship" is no loss indeed!
Jan in VA
By the way, do you know the person she has sold it to? That person is being ripped off paying $400 for a quilt in this condition! If you speak up, you will be sparing 2 of you the "gall" (or 'balls' (?!)) of this acquaintance. She certainly had you pegged (non-confrontational) when she managed this one!
I hope you will find the strength to stand up for yourself in this case. The "loss" of this kind of "friendship" is no loss indeed!
Jan in VA
02-09-2011, 07:44 PM
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Did you agree to quilt it for her? If not, just tell her that you will not be able to do it. Period. If there are other LA quilters in the area tell here how to get in touch with some and let it go at that. Chock your lost time, fabric, etc up to experience. The 'friend' needs her own experiences and then she might value what you've already done for her. Three deep breaths and make the call right away so she won't be able to say you didn't give her enough time to get it done elsewhere!
Believe me, you'll feel lots better when you do! Life it too short to agonize over this!
Believe me, you'll feel lots better when you do! Life it too short to agonize over this!
02-09-2011, 07:45 PM
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Thank you every one for your opinion, it has reinforced how I feel. Let me clear up a few things that I may have left out. First of all, she is willing to split the $400 with me and out of this I will be reimbursed the cost to rent the machine (which she knows about)and the cost for the batting, backing and thread. We haven't even discussed the cost of gas as the rental is about an hours drive from my home. After these costs are looked after we split the remainder 50/50. I will return it to her and tell her that I cannot quilt it in that condition. I would rather go without the "profit" than to have to deal with all the possible problems.
02-09-2011, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by daisyboo9
Thank you every one for your opinion, it has reinforced how I feel. Let me clear up a few things that I may have left out. First of all, she is willing to split the $400 with me and out of this I will be reimbursed the cost to rent the machine (which she knows about)and the cost for the batting, backing and thread. We haven't even discussed the cost of gas as the rental is about an hours drive from my home. After these costs are looked after we split the remainder 50/50. I will return it to her and tell her that I cannot quilt it in that condition. I would rather go without the "profit" than to have to deal with all the possible problems.
02-09-2011, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by daisyboo9
Thank you every one for your opinion, it has reinforced how I feel. Let me clear up a few things that I may have left out. First of all, she is willing to split the $400 with me and out of this I will be reimbursed the cost to rent the machine (which she knows about)and the cost for the batting, backing and thread. We haven't even discussed the cost of gas as the rental is about an hours drive from my home. After these costs are looked after we split the remainder 50/50. I will return it to her and tell her that I cannot quilt it in that condition. I would rather go without the "profit" than to have to deal with all the possible problems.
Send it back to her!! ASAP!
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