it seams that 300.00 times 3 is a lot of money to me help me!!!!
#91
Originally Posted by mshawii
Be sure and keep track of your time so she can see that it took that amount of time. Tell her you will do one and then she can see your work and you can discuss the other two. This way she can see the time and work and cost involved. Gives you both an out on the last two. Jan
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Originally Posted by Craftygirl
Thanks heaps for posting that picture. I was imagining feed sacks being some sort of rough fabric that used to contain grain or something. :) :
They held flour, chicken feed, sugar, lots of things. My mother made my dresses from feed sacks years ago because she could get the fabric for nothing when buying staples for our farm. Nothing went to waste back then. I do not remember her ever having a waste basket in the house. Everything had a use and feed sacks were used for clothing. I wish I had some of those now for a quilt.
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You didn't say what size quilt she want's you to make.
Also do you really want to do this project? Don't do something you may recent. You may have other thing's you are setting aside for this large project. And really be sorry and find yourself under pressure.
Also do you really want to do this project? Don't do something you may recent. You may have other thing's you are setting aside for this large project. And really be sorry and find yourself under pressure.
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You didn't say what size quilt she want's you to make.
Also do you really want to do this project? Don't do something you may recent. You may have other thing's you are setting aside for this large project. And really be sorry and find yourself under pressure.
Also do you really want to do this project? Don't do something you may recent. You may have other thing's you are setting aside for this large project. And really be sorry and find yourself under pressure.
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they are all full size. yes i do want to make them if they are happy with the quilts i make, then i can charge higher the ones to follow ..Olivia's Grammy can you post pictures of yours?
#97
Originally Posted by memathomas
they are all full size. yes i do want to make them if they are happy with the quilts i make, then i can charge higher the ones to follow ..Olivia's Grammy can you post pictures of yours?
#99
Originally Posted by bearisgray
A friend of a friend - - hmmm --
Do you WANT to make them?
Maybe you can teach her how to make them?
It is a lot - but if you value your time?
Does this person work outside her home? Do you have any idea how much she makes per hour?
Make sure you discuss WHY this would cost this much with the person.
When people see ads for "any size quilt for $39 or $49 or $59 dollars" - that's the price many of them have in mind - and if they supply the fabrics - hey - you should pay THEM for the privilege of working with them.
Do you WANT to make them?
Maybe you can teach her how to make them?
It is a lot - but if you value your time?
Does this person work outside her home? Do you have any idea how much she makes per hour?
Make sure you discuss WHY this would cost this much with the person.
When people see ads for "any size quilt for $39 or $49 or $59 dollars" - that's the price many of them have in mind - and if they supply the fabrics - hey - you should pay THEM for the privilege of working with them.
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Do you value her friendship? If so, offer to have her work on the quilt with you. That way, she can see the process as you go and more importantly, why you set the price you did. Most people don't have a clue about making a quilt - they think you put the fabrc together then sew it. Sounds really simple until you actualy start doing it.
So, a work day - with her - sounds in order. I'd hate for you to loose a good friend if she didn't like it, but if she's taken part, she might enjoy quilting!! Then, you'd be her teacher and have the pride that comes with sharing your knowledge!! :)
So, a work day - with her - sounds in order. I'd hate for you to loose a good friend if she didn't like it, but if she's taken part, she might enjoy quilting!! Then, you'd be her teacher and have the pride that comes with sharing your knowledge!! :)
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