Should I give a lap quilt to my new hairdresser?
#81
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I would give her the qult -- perhaps for her daughter, but then, without making too big a deal out of it, mentin from time to time, how your quilting is going. She may have no idea how much is involved in making a quilt. When she says, "What's new?", you might talk about how you just got a great , idea/deal/new pattern/stash buster, etc.
She might be facinated or she might not be, but you will have given her an idea of what you put into a qult and perhaps build an appreciation for the art form.
She might be facinated or she might not be, but you will have given her an idea of what you put into a qult and perhaps build an appreciation for the art form.
#82
There aren't many people who don't quilt that realize the expense involved in making one. With that said...if your heart is telling you to give her one of your quilts then do it. You'll probably be surprised how happy it makes you and her.
#84
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Location: Northeast Colorado
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I would think something smaller would be more appropriate...however, your choice. I sent my hair dresser a card and
will add a generous tip when she does my hair next week. Maybe later on, you could do a
small quilt for her.
will add a generous tip when she does my hair next week. Maybe later on, you could do a
small quilt for her.
Last edited by janb; 12-17-2011 at 03:50 PM. Reason: added a bit
#85
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I have been going to my hairdresser for two years. I just had my hair cut and highlighted two days ago. I tipped him the cost of a haircut ($60). I would not give her a quilt if I were you. It is a lovely idea, but let your relationship grow over the next year before you do something like that. If I had only been to this hairdresser twice, I just would have given him a "regular" tip and been done with it.
#86
When I got married to DH, a good friend looked at my diamond ring and said she had never been given a diamond ring before. Well, I have several, but I never thought she meant for me give her one.
#88
I totally agree with what Sierra said: "A gift is a gift." Do what is in your heart, not expecting reciprocation. I think her comment about not having a quilt was only to say that not everyone has a quilt -- for instance, she doesn't have one. I don't think she was asking for the quilt. But regardless, give the quilt if you WANT her to have it, not if she's "worth" it or if she can return the favor. And no, you won't have to "top" that one next year. I also agreee with the person who said that a "fat tip" would probably be appreciated next year. Merry Christmas.
#90
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Michigan
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So you think it would be appropriate to give her a quilt? I've had people tell me that I shouldn't because it cost so much. So I don't know what to do. I really like her. I know she has no idea about how expensive quilts are and how much time it takes. I'm leaning toward giving her the quilt. I think I need to give her a Christmas gift since I'm going to be using her. And that's so cool that you got the crystal candy bowl. That is what is making me lean toward giving her the quilt.
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