Boston1954

Never mind friends and relatives.....I had a perfect stranger ask me to make one from bags that come with some whiskey called Royal Crown, or Crown Royal. Something like that. I was not interested. I had a tough time telling him, but next time someone asks for one, it will be easier.

bearisgray

You are NOT NOT NOT being selfish in wanting to do something for yourself.

Maybe you can ask the person, "Are you placing an order for a quilt? We can discuss approximate costs, etc. at such and such a time."

That should send them running for the hills.

Jingle

I give most of my quilts away, I pick who will get one. Sis in law asked me to make her one for her upstairs sitting room, she has 2 already, I said I would. She's the only one to ever ask me to make one.

sueisallaboutquilts

Bearisgray- I burst out laughing at what you said !!
As the late, great George Carlin would have said "What hills??
What hills is she talking about"???
LOL :D:D
Great response too!!!

4dogs

I had this happen at work too, only I was knitting baby afghans.......first pregnant one, I knitted her a baby blankie......then second one is pregnant and I did a ssecond one.......wouldnt you know, there were 9 pregnancies before every one stopped having them.... I dont think I have done a baby knitted afghan since then, and may never do another .....

momymom

I make and give away 2 quilts each Christmas. As time goes by, I have given most of our extended family a quilt. Last year was an exception. I gave 5 away, only because I have 5 neices and nephews in one branch of the family, I couldn't justify giving 2 of the kids quilts and not the other 3. I have had lots of people hint, or just come out and ask for a quilt. My answer is maybe someday. I told my sister and an aunt no because they ask me to make them king size quilts. I FMQ on a home machine and I don't make king size quilts. I can't handle the weight. I learned early on to say no. I have also been asked to do commisions. I send them to the nearest LQS. They always come back humbled by the price it will cost them to have a quilt made. Most don't want to pay $125 or more to have a baby quilt made, or $800 for a queen or king size. Send them to the LQS, they always know someone who is willing to take on commisions. Your work will be that much more appreciated when you chose to give your quilts away. BTW, I rarely make baby quilts any more, just for very special people in my life. The ones I make now will be put back for my future GKs.

sueisallaboutquilts

Momymom- you made some great points.
Just wanted to comment on family. I think making quilts for family is a whole lot different from people at work. I love the idea that you are making quilts (or will be) for your future GK. I hope to make quilts for various family members that I haven't gotten around to. ( the ones I really want to make them for hahaha.) And future GK too.

sharon b

I am now hearing... my baby moved from the crib to the big girl/boy bed ... yeah so ???? :roll: LOL

Sadiemae

I didn't mean that I don't give quilts away. I just don't give them because they are expected. I have made baby quilts for 3 great nieces and a twin size for a great nephew. Then I quilted them fleece blankies so that they carry them around where they wanted them. Now I will make larger ones for the girls. I make them because these kids are special to me. I babysat my nephew when I was 13 and grew very close to him. The other nephew is my sister's stepson, but he is a son to her. I grew close to him when he came to my house three times with the ambulance for late husband. These children are almost like adopted grandkids because we couldn't have children.

raptureready

Place the tip of your tongue firmly on the roof of your mouth right behind your upper teeth. Make a humming sound then bring your tongue down, forming an O with your lips. Repeat after me: NO NO NO
When people at church found out that I sewed I was swamped with alterations, bride's maids dresses etc.
Finally one day I wrote a poem.

Lord, I'll do what you ask me to do
Lord, I'll go where you want me to
Tell me what you want, don't make me guess
But don't have me make a bride's maids dress.
The fabric will ravel, it will slip, it will slide
When I say, "Oh I don't mind", You know that I've lied.
I'll do anything, but this I confess
I really hate making a bride's maids dress.

After letting a few people read it no one asked any more. You might write a little poem, print it out and hang it on your wall.

Then up your prices---a lot. I used to have people ask me to paint portraits of their kids, grandkids, etc. When I told them that it was beween $800 and $1200 they usually backed out.