The only thing I can see that you did wrong was not charge the lady for the pattern. Especially since you had to "back-track" to make the pattern for her. Otherwise, honoring a commitment is much more important. Bully for you.

I would have had her commission me to make another top! For your artisan price of say $800!

You did what your heart told you to do so it was the right thing.

As long as you feel you have done the correct thing is what counts, I believe. The fact that you promised it to the school first, should mean that the school had 'dibs' on it. The fact that your customer did not voice any appreciation is her failing, not yours - and just as well you gave it to the school where it may have been more appreciated.

I agree with you. I'd have asked an outrageous price, and then made a decision about whether to make another quilt, or donate the money. After having donated items to raffles or auctions, I've found that I would MUCH RATHER make a cash donation than turn over a quilt I love, with $200 worth of supplies in it, having spent hours and hours to make it, so they can get $50. But donating what you (Hen3rietta) promised is VERY commendable - given the temptation to make some money. Good for you! I hope it brings a good price!

That's probably the best way to handle it; however, a member of my guild had made herself a beautiful jacket. She ran into a woman in one of the casinos who wanted it - big time. She asked her if she'd sell it. At first she said no, but the woman kept asking - finally, to get rid of her, she told the woman $800. The woman peeled off 8 $100 bills and walked away with the jacket. The most our guild has made on a raffle quilt is about $400.

AMEN

It is a very beautiful quilt and you did a fantastic job on it!!!

You did the right thing, however you went above and beyond by giving here the pattern. It's a shame she didn't even have the decency to thank you for it!

By the way, that's a beautiful quilt! I'd love to buy some raffle tickets for that! :-)

I think you also did the right thing. If you wanted to make another one then I would of given her a price then got a deposit down & made another one. Doesn't sound like she was too deserving of the pattern when she can't even say thank you.