Question for quilter's on work I had done.
#81
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I know but her prices weren't exactly "amateur", you know???
#82
Originally Posted by Boxer mom
Originally Posted by carolyne2421
was that amount of money for just quilting??if so that is a lot of money,,i quilt for myself and my mom and i have done quilting for a coupleof people and i have only charged them 100.00 each quilt and i furnished the batting,,,,she made a lot and did a bad job
#83
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Location: Missouri
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Originally Posted by Boxer mom
Originally Posted by QuiltQtrs
Agree with most others ... way too expensive for this "quality"
workmanship. And even if stitching tension seems correct to
the quilter, I find it is best to use same color thread on top
and backing side. But "birdnests and loose threads" are
an absolute no,no... even for a beginner!
workmanship. And even if stitching tension seems correct to
the quilter, I find it is best to use same color thread on top
and backing side. But "birdnests and loose threads" are
an absolute no,no... even for a beginner!
I thought it sounded pretty good to me.
#85
Thank you, my problem is I don't have the money to have it redone, I have another one (the African one) being done at another LQS by a pro and it is going to cost just over $200 so I am saving up for that one.[/quote]
You should not have to pay her to redo it, since she didn't do it properly the first time. Or she should refund your movey and you can use that to have them redone.
You should not have to pay her to redo it, since she didn't do it properly the first time. Or she should refund your movey and you can use that to have them redone.
#86
Originally Posted by wildyard
Thank you, my problem is I don't have the money to have it redone, I have another one (the African one) being done at another LQS by a pro and it is going to cost just over $200 so I am saving up for that one.
Whatever happens, you need to go to her and express your disappointment. You don't know if she will be responsive to it or not but at least say what needs to be said and give her a chance to make it right. She just might do that!
#87
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I am sorry you had this happen. I would offer to buy the lady some coffee and maybe offer to work through the problems. You could maybe suggest a discount, and together take out the first stitching. Unstitching is a hard lesson to learn, but we have all had to learn it. I would handle it as kindly and firmly as possible. If she works in the LQS she will want happy customers.
I once had a cover built on my patio, and had to be out of town while the work was done. When I came home, I had a good long cry, then called the contractor over for coffee. I calmly explained that "he could not possibly be proud of this job", and "here were pictures for him so he can see the errors that were made during construction". Worked like a charm. I was so pleased by the redo (He had hired a kid to help the first time), that I typed him a letter of reference. I still have a beautiful patio cover. Grandma always said 'you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar' Good luck with this.
I once had a cover built on my patio, and had to be out of town while the work was done. When I came home, I had a good long cry, then called the contractor over for coffee. I calmly explained that "he could not possibly be proud of this job", and "here were pictures for him so he can see the errors that were made during construction". Worked like a charm. I was so pleased by the redo (He had hired a kid to help the first time), that I typed him a letter of reference. I still have a beautiful patio cover. Grandma always said 'you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar' Good luck with this.
#88
It does look like a tension problem, but she should have tested her machine before starting the project.
I would talk to her about the quality of her work and request that she either make the repairs or discount the entire job since you are not satisfied. She should also understand that if you are not happy with her work making good on it would help settle differences between the both of you. This could make or break future business since most people will only go to somone that is highly recommended. If she discounds the job, learn from this mistake and ask, ask and ask questions when looking for another quilter. This time ask to see her work before putting your quilts in her hands.
Your MIL will love the quilt regardless so don't point out the problems you had since she may not even notice them.
Good luck and please keep us informed on how this matter was resolved. Hopefully you won't have the same problem next time.
I would talk to her about the quality of her work and request that she either make the repairs or discount the entire job since you are not satisfied. She should also understand that if you are not happy with her work making good on it would help settle differences between the both of you. This could make or break future business since most people will only go to somone that is highly recommended. If she discounds the job, learn from this mistake and ask, ask and ask questions when looking for another quilter. This time ask to see her work before putting your quilts in her hands.
Your MIL will love the quilt regardless so don't point out the problems you had since she may not even notice them.
Good luck and please keep us informed on how this matter was resolved. Hopefully you won't have the same problem next time.
#89
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I never saw leaves like that anywhere. Wow, I feel like you got ripped off big time. I agree with the poster who said that you need to be a pro to do work of this nature and she clearly isn't one yet. You need to talk to her at once. :(
8-)
#90
Can't believe she charged that much for such a simple pantograph. The first one doesn't even look like a panto - just a variation of a meander. That heart/leaves pattern was the first one I ever used when I took a long-arm quilting class. Good luck and hopefully, if she values your business, she will make it right.
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