gax000

Multiply that $50 by at least 10 and maybe you’re close!

gax000

So true. I heard someone ask why it was necessary to kill animals when they can get meat at the grocery store!

gale

Some people. lol. I've seen a post on a news story where they were talking about the challenges of fall harvest for farmers and someone said why do we need farmers when we can just go to the store. Seriously, I hope it was someone trying to be funny but she kept defending her position. My husband is a full time farmer so I know the work that goes into it as well as the lack of appreciation from the general public.

ckcowl

I’ve had ( late timing) quilt request s for Christmas a few times- I discuss the project, determine if I realistically have the time and quote the price- last one was a throw size, not too complicated, had 3 weeks to get it done- I quoted $450, when I got it done 4 days early I was paid $600 for it- don’t just Assume people won’t pay fairly, or don’t know what it takes- assumptions often turn out wrong.

JenniePenny

On the other side of this coin are quilters themselves, who have started discussions on forums, about “help, I have a baby quilt to make and the shower is six days away... I just found out..”

My thought is that if you find yourself in that predicament, go buy some baby supplies, don’t make a quilt in a hurry, and stop sending the message that quilters can always pull off magic.

sewbizgirl

Let's not bash the ignorant... Ha ha ha!

bearisgray

When people see how many quilts are donated - it seems reasonable to me for them to assume that making one is "not a big deal".

quiltingshorttimer

Yes! thanks for pointing this out--think we do ourselves no favor when we buckle into taking on a project that there is just not enough time to do !

liking quilting

All we can do is educate the ignorant, one person at a time!

sandy l

But sometimes it feels like you're beating you head against a stone wall.