I am amazed but I shouldn't be!

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06-19-2011, 05:11 PM

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dash2000lbs

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Lol!! I have the same problem ..they say u r so
fast and good just whip it up....won't take u
Long ... I say I would be than happy to teach
U ... That usually gets them...

06-19-2011, 06:57 PM

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deedum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by javin22

I think that people equate a sewing project as if they wanted you to make a batch of cookies. They think it take an hour and cost $5.00. So they have no problem asking for it. GRRRRR I get so angry at them thinking that my time is worthless!!! I was a professional seamstress for decades and got paid to sew. Now that I am no longer doing that, they think I will just do it for free. I SAY NO!!!

My friend who was a seamstress for years, did other people's mending, and sewing. After many years, she gave it up, she said people didn't want to pay you anything. I never ever asked her to do my projects.

06-19-2011, 07:03 PM

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I had a lady asked me to hand crochet her a set of kitchen curtains! Now that is just plain funny! I turned her down flat!

I have never put my shingle out, no sign that says open for business, so I don't know where people get this idea that I am available!

I must say I have became better at saying "NO"

06-19-2011, 07:08 PM

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Oh and here is the best yet :) REally! My son's fiance was telling her mom about all the beautiful quilts I made and just had to show her. OK. Then she says to her mom "she made me a pink fleece blanket for Christmas and I love it"
Reading between the lines, I didn't get a quilt like the dil did at Christmas time. Little does she know in just a few weeks she will get a pink turning twenty quilt, it just so lovely! She is always so appreciative, she is going to go aps! I love giving my quilts to people who enjoy them! :-D