I'd be frustrated, too Karla. Especially after driving in the rain. I try to smile, count to 10 and take long slow deep breaths. I said TRY! But I don't always take my own advice. Then I'm apt to take it out on DH if he's unlucky enough to be around the house when I have a mad on :evil: As Diana said, we all still have that inner child in us trying to creep out - usually at the wrong time :?

I'd be frustrated too. Glad that it will work out for you. Hopefully you really like the work of the woman who lives closer.

well i hope you get them back soon an let us see when you get them.

i don't think your feelings are childish at all. you are the customer. you had an appointment. it's a business transaction. she wasn't offering to do you a favor for free.

we are slowly being trained to believe that service providers are doing US a favor by taking our money. YOU did the smart thing by looking for another provider. good for you. ;-)

I know exactly what you mean Karla. I'd have been disappointed too and the rain just makes it worse. Glad your old quilter can do them...you always got excellent work from her! The original quilter should have offered to come to you and pick up the quilts....at your convenience! I could really get on a rant about poor customer service...but won't.

Now, go smooch on a horse and enjoy what is left of your summer! :D

Oh, Karla, I feel your frustration! How many times do we make the appointments and then not even get a courtesy call. Whether they are friends or not doesn't really matter, you've selected the person you choose to do the quilting and she will lose. That's not a tantrum, that's good business practice. When a provider can't provide, move on to the one that can.

Our world has become all 'ME ME ME,' maybe she will think twice before scheduling an appointment when she has meetings from now on.

Hugs,
Sharon

i'd be frustrated as well. i hope it all works out for you. :D

I understand your frustration, Karla.

In fact, my greatest interest in learning how to FMQ is based on your frustration.

I haven't had the best luck finding a reliable long arm quilter who "does" what I ask them to do on my quilt tops. Or, one who is able to show up with my finished quilt at a specified time has been a problem as well. I could tell you stories.......

We put so much time into the planning and piecing of our quilts, you just think "paying" someone to put the finishing touches on the quilt would be easy but it just doesn't seem to work like that.

That would be so frustrating. Did she have your number so she could call. Or at least contact the quilt store so they could let you know. What a waste of time for you. I can understand your frustration.

Karla, I think you have every right to be frustrated, I would be too if that happened to me.

Kyia