Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Now it has  happened  and I don't want it! >
  • Now it has happened and I don't want it!

  • Now it has happened and I don't want it!

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:45 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Jun 2009
    Location: Bluebell
    Posts: 4,291
    Default

    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?
    deedum is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:50 PM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    mrspete's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2009
    Location: NC - USA
    Posts: 2,895
    Default

    My dear friend, just remember the first word out parents teach us.......... NO ! lol it works everytime.

    Blessings
    Ruth
    mrspete is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:53 PM
      #3  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: Idaho
    Posts: 11,375
    Default

    You can say NO or I just have a tendency to ignore them.
    Sadiemae is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:53 PM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2010
    Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
    Posts: 8,139
    Default

    As Nancy Reagan used to tell us about drugs..."Just say NO!".

    Some people can't help but try to take advantage of others. But we don't have to go along with them!
    cathyvv is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:54 PM
      #5  
    Junior Member
     
    MonkeeGirl's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Dec 2009
    Location: Conyers, GA
    Posts: 141
    Default

    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.
    MonkeeGirl is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:56 PM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    franie's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: SW Iowa
    Posts: 6,550
    Default

    Just say no. Why can't your friend do her own quilt?
    franie is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:56 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Posts: 1,789
    Default

    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"
    bakermom is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:56 PM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    franie's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: SW Iowa
    Posts: 6,550
    Default

    I click on recent topics not new topic.
    franie is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:59 PM
      #9  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: Idaho
    Posts: 11,375
    Default

    I am not sure what New Topic you are clicking on. I always use Unread topics.
    Sadiemae is offline  
    Old 09-19-2010, 04:59 PM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Elmira, NY
    Posts: 6,113
    Default

    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.
    I like this!
    wolfkitty is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Ditter43
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    7
    08-03-2015 11:27 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter