They have no idea about quilting
#21
I have not mastered the ability to decline a family request for a t-shirt quilt! (I don't charge family) Home made items in general are undervalued by most. I also cut glass for stained glass windows. Also very labor intensive. I've made a few custom windows for profit, but I don't work for strangers for free!
#22
I'm not done! Just because I'm retired does not mean that I sew all day! I only have 1-2 hours daily to craft after all the other obligations, and it is precious time and must be planned and prioritized. Right now I'm working on a flamingo mosaic in the glass studio(garage) and a DP quilt needs binding in the sewing room(bedroom). Too many projects, not enough time...
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Posts: 917
Whenever anyone asks if I will make a quilt for them for pay, I say I cost too much. I do! My time is more precious to me than any amount of money, and I have my own projects lined up. It just so happens that some of those projects are for charity, but they are still things that I want to do. And I did just make a child’s quilt in 2 days for my daughter’s friend’s child who had brain surgery. Super simple designs in cute fabrics can still make a special gift. I just finished quilting some quilts for my guild, and when they asked if I wanted some more to work on, I said not until after Christmas! She laughed and knew exactly why. Since we won’t be getting together for Christmas this year, I will be mailing more so they have to be finished even earlier.
#25
I could easily make a baby quilt in two days for a special baby. I don't charge for quilts but, I pick who gets one and use what colors and pattern that I choose. I do make donation quilts for foster kids in my county. I make them all year long and do it when I want.
#26
I have not mastered the ability to decline a family request for a t-shirt quilt! (I don't charge family) Home made items in general are undervalued by most. I also cut glass for stained glass windows. Also very labor intensive. I've made a few custom windows for profit, but I don't work for strangers for free!
Stained glass is awesome, I would love to see some pictures! I had a friend who did that. He would do commissions both for pay and for friends, but on his own time. His rule - the first time you ask me, "when do you think it will be done?" that's it. Forget about it.
#27
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,500
#28
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,379
I so understand this. My boss has a tendency of taking on too much work, then asking me to do extra to bail her out. She always thinks that she can motivate me with extra money. I'm getting to a stage in life where that doesn't work so well anymore.
#30
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,500