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I have had total strangers ask about my quilts. They seem to think it takes one week to do these things..........lol
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Perfect comment !!
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Well currently I don't have an extended family (one of the perks of divorce) and my sister quilts herself so would never get a request from her.
However I did think of two responses, not sure which one I would use...depends on if good/bad relationship with sister in law 1. Go find a pattern, buy your fabric and you can come over and I'll help you learn to quilt. Then you would either have a quilting "buddy" or she would shut up fast. 2. You could find a pretty (simple) mini quilt pattern or simply a single block pattern for her to hang on her wall - nothing says you have to give a bed size quilt to someone. If she still "whines" say "the size of the quilt has nothing to do with how much I love you, I just don't have time or money to make bed size quilts for all." |
I get the same thing, and while it is a compliment that your work is admired, I find that most people who ask have absolutely no idea of the cost and time involved.
I sew things for my family gladly because they understand the time, effort, and money involved. Several years ago, a neighbor came over, saw a tablerunner I was finishing for my sister, and asked if I would make her an especially long (96") one for her formal dining room table. She offered to pay me. Knowing how particular she was I feared I would have to make one runner after another to please her. I explained that I sew as a hobby, for myself, and my family, and that if someone were to pay me then it becomes WORK. With my time contrainsts I wanted to keep it a hobby pastime. This seemed to satisfy her. I |
Originally Posted by JanetM
I get the same thing, and while it is a compliment that your work is admired, I find that most people who ask have absolutely no idea of the cost and time involved.
I sew things for my family gladly because they understand the time, effort, and money involved. Several years ago, a neighbor came over, saw a tablerunner I was finishing for my sister, and asked if I would make her an especially long (96") one for her formal dining room table. She offered to pay me. Knowing how particular she was I feared I would have to make one runner after another to please her. I explained that I sew as a hobby, for myself, and my family, and that if someone were to pay me then it becomes WORK. With my time contrainsts I wanted to keep it a hobby pastime. This seemed to satisfy her. I |
don't you hate when that happens.
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Originally Posted by JanetM
I explained that I sew as a hobby, for myself, and my family, and that if someone were to pay me then it becomes WORK.
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Regarding the SIL, I'd make her wait even longer after that performace.
In fact, when you get around to it, why not make her a wall hanging with an 'Oscar' quilted on it. |
I tell them I would be happy to teach them how to make their own any time. That usually ends the conversation.
I also like "you should sell them" pppfffttt they have no clue how much fabric, thread, batting and your time costs. |
Originally Posted by SuzyM
I also like "you should sell them" pppfffttt they have no clue how much fabric, thread, batting and your time costs.
We can all thank the "Bed in a bag" for that one....... Billy |
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