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Don't take away the joy of your friend wanting to pay you, just accept it and do something for her or someone else.
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I would suggest that you have the confidence to accept the money.If you don't want to keep it, you can donate it to charity.However, the problem is solved if you accept the money.Your neighbours are obviously not "users"and that's possibly why you like them.So don't make them feel uncomfortable by not letting them pay.They won't give you the opportunity to assist them again and will go somewhere else next time.No one would think you are ripping them off if you ask/accept a fair price.You will enjoy the project once the finances are settled.
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I would take the money or LQS gift card and use the fabric for other charity quilts.
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i had this problem with a close friend and regardless of what i said or wanted she insisted on paying me.
i finally got around it in a very sneaky way and she still jokes with me about it to this day (its been 5 years). i told her to pay me with a check and i just never deposited it and therefore never really got paid for making the quilt. i do agree with her that it was sneaky but in the end we both got what we wanted and were happy with the way the problem was solved. |
Maybe at least let them buy the materials? That way you aren't out money for fabric, etc and you get more practice honing your skills!!!!
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Originally Posted by KarenR
I would take another approach to this. You said your a beginning quilter - only made a couple. I would find a class that I would love to take and make a deal with them. Tell they you will make the class but as payment they have to pay for your class to become a better quilter.
WIN-Win situation I have a neighbor who lives alone. I visit her occasionally. I never leave without a goody bag. Last time it was bacon she had cooked and wrapped 2 sl. to the package and frozen. It makes her feel good to give so... |
When this happens to me ,I tell them to donate whatever the want to pay to there church . It's worked so far.
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So often we hear of neighbors who want us to quilt for free, it's refreshing to hear about those who ARE willing to pay. I agree with others on the board. Have them make a donation to the Heart Association for what they wanted to pay, or make it yourself. The only downside I can see is if word gets out that you're willing to make a quilt for free!
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Simple, ask for the money to be donated to a favorite charity. If they don't want to do it, do it yourself. Look at it as a donation! No problem.
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I was asked to make one for a Cancer walk. She wanted to pay so I told her if she bought the fabric for the quilt that I would donate my time to piece and quilt it for her. We were both blessed.
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