Unusual problem - I think I was overpaid
#51
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,137
It sounds to me like you put one heck of a lot of work into it. From where I'm sitting Grandpa paid the right price.Congrats for finally getting it. And you know, if you were a guy, you wouldn't have had a guilt trip. Men always see their work as worth more, and so does society.
#54
Be thankful. Most people do not want to pay for your time, just the materials. I have to say, he was thankful that you made a beautiful quilt and he wanted to thank you in his way. He does not quilt, and he know your talents show that you love to quilt. When I make a quilt for someone, I give an estiment, and when they pick up the quilt, some of them make me feel like I am short changing them. I usually take the cost of the materials and double for the cost of my time. Put the extra aside and when someone shorts your time, remember your very thankful customer.
#57
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 412
Very nice quilt. I don't believe you were overpaid. You purchased the materials and it was your time that created it. In addition, it was your machine, the price you paid for it and the upkeep. I don't see my stitching as a hobby the way some people do- it's work. It's work that I enjoy but nevertheless, it's work. Nobody considers my husband's sawmill work a hobby even though he loves it.
Someone mentioned a thank you note and that sounds great. I think it's a wonderful way to keep in contact with your customers. I'm glad to read that you are going to enjoy the money you made on the project. Have fun!
Someone mentioned a thank you note and that sounds great. I think it's a wonderful way to keep in contact with your customers. I'm glad to read that you are going to enjoy the money you made on the project. Have fun!
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