Now it has happened and I don't want it!
09-20-2010, 08:27 AM
#52
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Originally Posted by deedum
Just when I think I have moved past the "newbie" stage and feeling somewhat confident and yet totally aware that my skills still need work, out of the blue this past week, 3 people have asked me to make them some things. One lady didn't ask, she just stated she has a quilt she wants me to make for her hubby. I replied " I have a quilt that I want to make for mine". She still thinks I am going to and I dont want to! Nor do I intend too, I am not that good and even so, I rarely have time to sew any myself!
Can someone tell me why, when I click on new topic, it never comes up new topic?
Can someone tell me why, when I click on new topic, it never comes up new topic?
And I sympathize with your problem! *Hugs*
09-20-2010, 08:48 AM
#53
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Friends of ours built anew house I made crochet them 2 afghans for their family room. Two months later they are telling us that the afghans were great for their camping trips. Then when I started quilting the husband thought it would be great if I would make them a quilt (king size). Oh, he would be willing to pay. When I presented him with what just the materials for the top would cost, he said he would have to let me know. They haven't asked again, and that's been yrs ago.
09-20-2010, 08:55 AM
#54
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Originally Posted by MonkeeGirl
Sounds like some folks I know!
Just go on and tell them you will be glad to do their quilts WHEN you have the time. Also, tell them that THEY have to go with you to purchase the material, the thread, and that there is no way you could possibly do the quilting yourself. Find 3 quotes for long-armers. Go with the highest as she/he will be the best. Don't forget to add the $15 per hour of your time and that your machine will need to be serviced and cleaned before and after doing their quilt. By now you will be into the many hundreds of dollars. Chances are, you won't be forced to do the quilt! This has actually worked for me...I only do quilts I want to do, when I want to do them.
Just go on and tell them you will be glad to do their quilts WHEN you have the time. Also, tell them that THEY have to go with you to purchase the material, the thread, and that there is no way you could possibly do the quilting yourself. Find 3 quotes for long-armers. Go with the highest as she/he will be the best. Don't forget to add the $15 per hour of your time and that your machine will need to be serviced and cleaned before and after doing their quilt. By now you will be into the many hundreds of dollars. Chances are, you won't be forced to do the quilt! This has actually worked for me...I only do quilts I want to do, when I want to do them.
Even if somebody has the money and is actually willing to pay me what a quilt is worth I am still not "forced" to make it for them.
Just say no, no excuses, no hemhawing around, no explanations, just no.
09-20-2010, 09:09 AM
#55
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Why is it that when people learn that you quilt, they immediately assume that you will be happy to make a quilt for them? And that you will also be happy to mend and/or alter for them? Once I tell them the price of fabric, notions, batting, etc. that usually ends the conversation! The funny thing is, I'm happy to make a quilt for someone once they understand all the work and expense that goes into it...but there are plenty of people who just don't get it!
09-20-2010, 09:26 AM
#56
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Originally Posted by bakermom
If you eventually want to work for others thats fine.
I don't.
My answer to requests is "Sorry. No. This is something I do for me. When I start doing this for others it becomes work and I no longer enjoy it"
I don't.
My answer to requests is "Sorry. No. This is something I do for me. When I start doing this for others it becomes work and I no longer enjoy it"
09-20-2010, 09:52 AM
#57
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Location: California
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People at my work know I quilt, and have asked me if I'd do one for them. First question is if they plan on purchasing all the materials in advance. Then I add that if the material they are purchasing is annoying to work with I charge extra. I quote the prices of higher quality fabric. Then my time... I still don't have any takers ;)
09-20-2010, 10:28 AM
#58
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Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Originally Posted by bakermom
If you eventually want to work for others thats fine.
I don't.
My answer to requests is "Sorry. No. This is something I do for me. When I start doing this for others it becomes work and I no longer enjoy it"
I don't.
My answer to requests is "Sorry. No. This is something I do for me. When I start doing this for others it becomes work and I no longer enjoy it"
09-20-2010, 10:34 AM
#59
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I tell any one that requests that I make their quilt for them....I have several ahead of you, you just have to get in line. Of course that line never does end.
Of course this doesn't include family. I love to make quilts, table runners and other quilty things for them. I s "quilty" a word?
Of course this doesn't include family. I love to make quilts, table runners and other quilty things for them. I s "quilty" a word?
09-20-2010, 10:37 AM
#60
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Originally Posted by deedum
Just when I think I have moved past the "newbie" stage and feeling somewhat confident and yet totally aware that my skills still need work, out of the blue this past week, 3 people have asked me to make them some things. One lady didn't ask, she just stated she has a quilt she wants me to make for her hubby. I replied " I have a quilt that I want to make for mine". She still thinks I am going to and I dont want to! Nor do I intend too, I am not that good and even so, I rarely have time to sew any myself!
Can someone tell me why, when I click on new topic, it never comes up new topic?
Can someone tell me why, when I click on new topic, it never comes up new topic?
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