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Ckcowl, your story is SHOCKING. A person has to be lacking the normal regard for others, much like violent criminals lack concern or insight, to have those expectations and behave like that. Creepy that she was on your doorstep. To expect someone else to sit and bind your quilt on Christmas Eve is just appalling.
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My thought on doing quilts for others is, If you start doing it for others, it is then a job.... I retired so I did not have a job. I do not want to change my well loved hobby into a well hated job!!! It would no longer be fun.
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You cannot make someone who does not sew understand the time involved in making a quilt, much less stabilizing one like this lady wants. People think that if you sew you can make whatever they want for $2 and you will be happy to do it. They do not understand that someone who has been sewing for many years has a TALENT that is being honed and perfected every time he/she sews. You would never ask a carpenter who has been in the business for 30+ years to build your house for $100, the same goes for quilting.These type of people will never get it.
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She is nuts. Not only does she not know how much time it takes, she will be agast at the cost. She doesn't sound like a happy customer in the making.
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Awwwwww Deb and just yesterday I called you Supperwoman..... lol. I dont like t shirt quilts,to make that is. Never....Jo
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Originally Posted by jeannie t
Why didn't you bring out your magic wand? LoL! they just don't get it!
Don't make me break out my flying monkeys....oz witch. |
I knew sewing machines sew forward and reverse, but, super speed?
I told my sister, I would make her a quilt, but, I was currently working on one, and it would be awhile before I started one for her. She said how long? I said I can't put a time on it. I have alot to do to make a quilt. How long you going to take?? I can't say, the way I work could be about 3-5 months. 3-5 months!!! Is that what you said?? I would try to be brief but, friendly telling her you don't work by clocks, and are not sure you could meet her time frame and suggest someone else |
People who don't quilt or sew have no idea how much times things take.
I have family that have more idea's of what they want me to make for them for Free. I don't mind doing that but I hate to have a time line put on it. |
I love to sew for friends, etc but on my time. She had so much time and called me late. Plus I sew for really cheap. LIke 225.00 for a king. And only if someone calls me.I used to do it because I felt obligated when asked, and now I tell them, I just can't any more, and it is true. My bones and elbow are getting to the point I only have time to do for me and those I chose. LOL. I love my quilting. I m learning not to be taken advantage of. When I offer, it's on me, sorry to sound like a baby, I was just shocked by this stranger asking when I am doing for my friends. LOL. I referred her to the Texas website someone recommended.
I had someone pm me and say I could skip their quilt....NOOOOOOOOOOO I choose to deal with my friends...I love it. |
Originally Posted by emerald46
I would give her this info, since she is in Texas. There are several listings for this service that are in Texas. I know people that have used Texas Tshirt and been very pleased.
www.texastshirtquilts.com |
I really think that people do not understand how long it takes just to cut and stabilize fabric for a ft shirt quilt. Hopefully she will find someone to do it. If people no nothing about sewing at all they think it is done in a flash. My husband knows better and even he sometimes says "it won't take but a minute" BOy does he get the Look
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
I got a call this morning, abuot 5 minutes ago. And this person, who is really nice, asked me if I could make her two t-shirt quilts with her daughters t-shirts,,, blah..blah..blah... I do not quilt for outsiders for a living, I do them once in a while for friends. Anyway, someone gave her my name.
OK this is not a problem, I tell people, no time frame, when it's done. LOL. SHe wants one full size by April 18th and one by May 18th. I was like "you are kidding". She said, well you have plenty of time. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr SO this lady lives in GLen ROse, TExas. I have her info. If anyone else would like to "play" with her , pm me. I just cannot do it. I know some do but not this chickie doodle. I get too many hitches in my git-along and never know when I will have a broken spoke. YOu know. Thanks for letting me vent. Whew!!! Does anyone quilt this fast? I can with a regular top but stabilizing, cutting, etc for a t-shirt quilt. May be some good money for someone. She might even mail it if she thought she could get it back on time. ANy takers. ROFL. |
I am retired and I don't feel like people who want you to make things should be giving you a time limit, when they want it done. Working for free should be just that.
When I was working that was different, now I am my own boss and there are somedays, that I am just not in the mood to sew or quilt. I have family that think, if they give me an idea for something they want made you can just whip it out. Most of the time it is something they want but don't have anything but an idea of the time and material. I am sure we are all in the same boat with this. Wheather your retired or not. |
Your funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I thought about that your funny......I meant it in a good way.
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The only one to put a time limit on me was expecting, so I could understand her wanting her quilt, bumper and wall hanging b4 her baby came. I did it 1 time only. If they want to put a time limit on me, I let them know I don't have time for it. :hunf:
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Originally Posted by Aurora
I worked for a company and the Purchasing Manager had a plaque on his wall:
"Lack of Planning on your part, does not necessitate an Emergency on my part!" It certainly applies to more than purchasing. |
I had a lady come in and want a quilt done with footballs and the names and jersey numbers of the team members for the football coach. She wanted it in time for the banquet, 2 weeks away! hahahhahahahaha! Needless to say, she got it, but in January. Sorry, I'm not a hoop jumper and I like to do quality work, something to be proud of, not rushed.
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She doesn't think you have anything else to do,but what she needs. When are you suppose to eat and sleep in that one month? LOL
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
Originally Posted by cctx.
Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
Don't you just wave your magic wand? ? ? ?
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I would have told her for $30.00 an hour!
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Ladies,
We bring this Non-Sewer's attitude on ourselves. We are so generous with our time and resources that we GIVE to others all the time. We bend over backwards, like the Mom who made her daughter a quilt in a few days. Or when we make and keep a beautiful, finished quilt to be ready "just in case" we need one in a hurry. No wonder people think we can "magically" make a quilt for them. Quilts just appear from our hands! Many of us make Charity Quilts- all done Free for someone we don't know. Could it be that because we do not do quilting "Professionally", they think we have lots of Free Time to enjoy quilting For Someone Else? Brilliant idea to refer the woman to a Commercial Site. No arguments about price or materials, there. Take it or leave it. No hard feelings. Susan NJ |
Debbie - I feel the same way! Quilts are certainly not cheap to make, nor do they get done over night or quickly. I work full time like many others on this board and most people don't get the fact that we have other stuff to do (LOL). Hope she finds someone.... and you have a great day yourself Texan.
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My sister-in-law asked me to maker her a quilt in the summer of 2009. She wanted a small throw to take with her to Chemo. I knew she had no clue as to the time involved especially since I work full time. However, she had been fighting cancer for 5 years. We knew her prognosis was not good. I had a jelly roll of breast cancer awareness fabrics. So I made a simple rail fence throw and had it professionaly quilted. It took about a month. (my husband helped with it.) She loved the quilt (and matching pillow) and used it twice before she died. I'm glad I was able to provide her with a little comfort during her last days.
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Sounds like an opportunity to just say "no"
and maybe "forget you, babe" also |
Maybe she could send the shirts to CHINA where just about everything is made these days. I'm sure someone there could whip it out over night!
Oh my, am I ever a *itch...and certainly not politically correct about anything. |
I agree with the sentiments posted. Non-quilters have no idea of the time involved or the feelings we all experience when we make quilts. It's our pleasure to make a quilt. Can't put a price or a deadline on that.
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How funny....not really. I took a picture of the Country Charm quilt I am currently working on and 1 of the 2-inch squares it is made up of to show my non-quilting friend. I said "there are 2,916 of these squares in this quilt." She said "do you buy the fabric with that quilt pattern on it?" (In other words...a cheater quilt.) She didn't get that all 2,916 squares are sewn together to make the pattern.
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People are soooo very insensitive when asking for something done for them, they think they are doing u the favor. I tell them no, flat out. they don't like it but I don't care.
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Instead of grousing about how "non-quilters" don't understand why not just tell them?? A simple"it would take me x many weeks/months to make a quilt that size. i have work/family to deal with too. I can only devote x many hours a day/week to sew."
How do you expect them to know if they do not have this hobby?? how many of you know how many hours it takes say a woodworker to make a piece of furniture? Or how long it takes to carve a decoy? Paint a picture?? |
Those non-quilters are too funny.
I would take on the job when Pig's Fly! |
I sure don't blame you..I wouldn't do it either.
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I have had people call me about making quilts -my favorite word is"no".
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I know what you are talking about. My mother used to sew
for other people and they would bring her things and say you just have this to do. It won't take long. People just don't realize what goes into do things like that and quilting. |
Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
Don't you just wave your magic wand? ? ? ?
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[quote=Nettie Phillips]I know what you are talking about. My mother used to sew
for other people and they would bring her things and say you just have this to do. It won't take long. People just don't realize what goes into doing things like that and quilting. |
I know what you are talking about. My mother used to sew
for other people and they would bring her things and say you just have this to do. It won't take long. People just don't realize what goes into doing things like that and quilting. |
Ignore them, they will go away(you can only hope) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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You've just given me my laugh for the day!! Thanks.
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There is a quilter who lives in Glen Rose Texas. Her name is Glenda Marsh. Maybe she might be interested or may know someone locally who may help her.
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