Originally Posted by
Freaky_Quilts_Dragon
I don't have a story like this yet (I suspect it's because there aren't yet enough people who know I quilt) but I do want to say I like this thread. While reveling in other's lack of understanding isn't quite my cup of tea, it's great to see artisans truely valuing their work!
Good supplies cost good money, skilled labor is not cheap, and quality equipment does not grow on trees. Even if most of our works are gifted we deserve recognition for how much we are giving.
I like this:
"While reveling in other's lack of understanding isn't quite my cup of tea, it's great to see artisans truely valuing their work!"
That is exactly how I feel.
PPL don't mean to be so offensive. Most of the time they have
delved into a subject that they are just totally ignorant about and
when you give them, (shocking to them), information,
they sometimes don't know how to react, so they act defensively.
Getting their defensive attitude raises our own hackles and a new misunderstanding
and uncomfortable feelings are born.
Sometimes the bell cannot be unrung either.
I've only had one person outside of my family to ask for a quilt
and I honestly said that
sewing for other ppl makes me nervous and I won't do it.
What she doesn't know, and won't, is that if I find the time, I will
be making her a lap sized quilt.
I don't let anyone know when I'm working on something, bc I just
can't quilt under pressure.
I know she doesn't have a clue what the cost is or the time involved,
but I know that when the time comes, she will love this quilt.
I suggest we all have some kind of response ready ahead of time, or something written in your pocket or purse that explains your view of
quilt making costs, time etc.
A few words written out, can really clear things up on both sides.
Having said all of this, trying to put myself in other ppl's shoes and
give them the benefit of the doubt, there will always be rude/greedy
ppl in this world.
We need to stand up for what we believe in and assert
our artisanship! 
Last edited by Mousie; 12-27-2017 at 10:06 AM.