Queenbarbiej

I made a co-worker a quilt for his soon to be daughter. It is 48 x 56. His wife washed, dried it and used it for about a month when he brought it back and said his wife wanted it bigger as in double the size so that her and the four kids can cuddle up in it. Should I take the time to make it bigger or not do anything with it. My feelings on it is that she didn't seem appreciative of it. I forgot to mention that she washed it in hot water and put it in the dryer on high heat and it shrunk about 3" all around. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

notmorecraft

I would suggest if she wants to go buy material (tell her how much to buy) for a large quilt if it’s to cover her and her kids, and you will make it, bet she doesn’t come back

PamelaOry

I’m confused. Are they offering to pay you? Did they buy the first one from you or was it a gift?

cathyvv

i guess that is sort of a compliment. The firm, but polite, approach is required for this since you have to work with the husband. Tel him that you cannot alter the size of the quilt for the baby, but you could make another larger quilt for $$$ (insert amount) to cover costs of fabric, thread and batting.

I agree that this is nervy on the part of both husband and wife.

tallchick

Wow, all I can say is the nerve if some people! It doesn’t matter if they paid you for the quilt or you did it out of the kindness of your heart I wouldn’t do that for them. If you are so inclined, I would offer to make them another quilt that they paid for, but would set boundaries and expectations in advance so that it doesn’t turn into a nightmare, but IMHO that would be asking for a headache.
If you did this gratis or even if they paid you, I would just say “ I’m sorry, I made this quilt for your little baby, I’m so glad you liked it, but unfortunately I’m not able to make it bigger for you” and leave it at that. Remember, we are adults and we don’t have to justify saying no.

toverly

I'd politely say, "Sorry, I have too many to complete right now, I'm glad you enjoyed the baby quilt." A firm reply is needed. After giving a baby quilt away, I had someone come back and ask for 3 quilts for their mother, grandmother and aunt. Uh, No.

Doggramma

I think it's nervy too. People nowadays. Since I'm such a pushover type person I'd probably make them a bigger quilt. I figure- hey at least they liked it. It would seem I can't say no, but I find it hard to turn down people who want a quilt. It might not get done soon though....

bearisgray

If they want something big to cuddle up in - five people? -

Suggest they buy some fleece at JoAnn's.

It frequently goes on sale and they can get it any size they want.

Queenbarbiej

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. It was a gift. I'm not going to try to resize the quilt. If they don't want it then I will find someone who will appreciate it.

Jingle

How disrespectful. Washing it in hot water and drying on high heat is not necessary. Some people do not think of quilts as being material, like shirts and dresses. You would not treat those clothes like that why treat quilts like that.
I would not make a quilt for someone that did not treat a quilt better than that. Your body should be clean if you are going to cover with it to keep you warm.