I got asked to make 4 quilts
02-25-2011, 07:34 AM
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Congratulations. I'm glad someone knows the value of this kind of work. Most people think just because you sew, they will buy the material and let you make it and think nothing about paying you. I had this done to me so never again.
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02-25-2011, 09:01 AM
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The latest on the quilts she didn't show up with the bolts and notions yesterday. I kind of got upset but she finely called this morning. Her daughter got mad at her for going ahead and buying the pattern and fabric with out talking to her first. The brides maids wanted to pick out there own fabric and patterns for there quilt. The patterns they picked from are Robert Kaufman, the patterns are Imperial, seven stars, sidelights and Mademoiselle and I am going to have to add to that pattern. No bolts this time but a generous amount of fabric for each quilt. More scraps for me to have!
02-25-2011, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
That sounds great and would be fun if you could do each one a little different from the others... My daughter asked me (at the last minute) to make her bridesmaids' gifts (travel bags) and I had to turn her down... I had already made her 4 bridesmaids' dresses, two jr. bridesmaids, and a very elaborate flower girl dress, not to mention altering the wedding gown to fit and making the bustle, altering suits and pants for some of the guys, and a Marine corp dress blue coat for my husband to give her away in. I also made the ring bearer pillow, flower girl basket, the wedding arch and 8 tablecloths for the big round tables at her reception. Enough was enough, LOL!
02-25-2011, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Deborah12687
A friend of mine has asked me to sew 4 quilts. Her daughter is getting married this coming Christmas and she wants to give her brides mades quilts for being in the wedding. She is dropping off the pattern, 5 full bolts of fabric, thread, batting and bias tape and I get what is left over. The quilts are standard size. On top of that she is paying me $550.00 per quilt. If I have time left she wants me to make a 8ft table runner for the main table.
Enjoy, after all, you would have been making "something" anyway....why not get paid for "working" for the next few months. And I think she has given you plenty of time!! Is she paying to have it quilted too or is that part of the deal? Have fun with it. Ellen
02-28-2011, 12:14 PM
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I am not happy with my friend she has not dropped the patterns and fabrics by yet. She keeps changing her mind on things and I have had it! Last I herd 2 of the brides maids have decided not to be in the wedding. I am at this point she can find someone else to do the quilts! I have a lot of projects and quilts to make and not gonna sit around and wait till the last minute to get them done for her. I sew and do art work and do other crafts to make money for myself for extra things and help pay bills. I can't trust her to carry thru at this point.
02-28-2011, 04:26 PM
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Deborah, I am proud of you for setting limits on your time and talents, especially when it is for a friend. Your time is valuable and you shouldn't be expected to put all others on hold indefinitely. Friends and acquaintances should be treated equally when it comes to business. Many can not avoid that controlling feature when it comes to friendship. A true friend wouldn't expect special treatment. Good for you.
02-28-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Deborah12687
I am not happy with my friend she has not dropped the patterns and fabrics by yet. She keeps changing her mind on things and I have had it! Last I herd 2 of the brides maids have decided not to be in the wedding. I am at this point she can find someone else to do the quilts! I have a lot of projects and quilts to make and not gonna sit around and wait till the last minute to get them done for her. I sew and do art work and do other crafts to make money for myself for extra things and help pay bills. I can't trust her to carry thru at this point.
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