best swap!
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best swap!
A couple of years ago a friend bid on and won my donated offer to make a t-shirt quilt. this was donated to the local high school post-prom fundraiser and I was really glad she won--we knew that her son would not graduate for a couple of years and we planned on doing the quilt for his graduation. Later that winter, her son's wrestling team mate rolled a car and suffered a life threatening--and life altering--head injury. So she gave me all the shirts she was saving and we made that young man a quilt to keep while he was hospitalized for 4 months.
When her own son was due to graduate, she asked that I make him a quilt--using t-shirts she'd grabbed out of his dresser instead of the shirts she'd bought and put aside (but went into the injured teammate's quilt).
I agreed and asked that instead of her paying me (cause frankly, had she asked I probably would have done one for the injured boy anyway)that she give me a good housecleaning--which is what she does professionally. Well, today she came and cleaned (except sewing room and quilting rooms) for 4 hours--the moving furniture and cleaning hardwoods, dusting all the hard surfaces, even tops of doorways, etc. My house even smells clean. I told her I might have to move the DH and dogs out to keep it that way!
Anyway, with both DH & myself having replacement knees and stiff backs, I really appreciate this swap--worked very well for me. Has got me thinking about other quilt/services swaps I could do!
When her own son was due to graduate, she asked that I make him a quilt--using t-shirts she'd grabbed out of his dresser instead of the shirts she'd bought and put aside (but went into the injured teammate's quilt).
I agreed and asked that instead of her paying me (cause frankly, had she asked I probably would have done one for the injured boy anyway)that she give me a good housecleaning--which is what she does professionally. Well, today she came and cleaned (except sewing room and quilting rooms) for 4 hours--the moving furniture and cleaning hardwoods, dusting all the hard surfaces, even tops of doorways, etc. My house even smells clean. I told her I might have to move the DH and dogs out to keep it that way!
Anyway, with both DH & myself having replacement knees and stiff backs, I really appreciate this swap--worked very well for me. Has got me thinking about other quilt/services swaps I could do!
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Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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I've been thinking along these lines myself lately.
But, frankly, 4 hours work in trade for the days to make a complete quilt...?? Not sure that is a fair deal at all.
Jan in VA
But, frankly, 4 hours work in trade for the days to make a complete quilt...?? Not sure that is a fair deal at all.
Jan in VA
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Location: Peotone IL
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It would be worth it to me at this point in my life. I have major back issues and find it very difficult and painful to bend over to clean anything. And getting on a ladder to clean up high (I'm only 4'9") is dangerous as I also have balance problems. Sitting is about the only thing I can do without pain. I'll sit and sew for hours to have a clean apartment.
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Everyone places a different value on different 'services'. Some people value quilts, others do not. Some value housework, others do not. If YOU are happy (and I would be, too!), then it was, by far, a GREAT swap.
And kudos to both of you for doing such a sweet thing for the young man in need of some comfort. You've both earned more feathers on your wings!
And kudos to both of you for doing such a sweet thing for the young man in need of some comfort. You've both earned more feathers on your wings!
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Location: Central Texas
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Oh I'm with quiltnNan. House cleaning NEVER gets 'done'. You finish and have to start over; some of my quilting group at the store I go to say it takes away from quilting time. SO true. I'd do a swap to - if I could find someone who would do it. I'm a clutter bug; inherited from my parents. Wish I were more of a tosser.
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Location: Twin Cities, MN
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You got a great deal...a clean house!! My mother was a clean-a-holic! Me...I have two signs...one says "my house was clean yesterday, sorry you missed it", and the other says "you can write in the dust, just don't date it."
#10
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Location: Durango CO
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I think your swap is great. I also do cleaning as my job. I know I don't charge enough but since I have been with 1 lady for 12 yrs it's OK. I do know there are some cleaners that charge over $25 per hr. so your swap sounds fair on both sides.
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