Being one of a large family this does come up
once in a while. Last time was my nephews wife
who asked if I could make the boys matching quilts.
They were 1 and 4. I actaully had some time and told
her that if she were to go and get the fabrics I
would do simple quilts. I even told her where
she could get good fabric for reasonable prices.
I never heard from her again about it. I'm sure
she did'nt even look for fabrics. That worked for
me this time. Ebay is a good place to send someone
to buy a quilt. Vintage all the way to cheapies are there.
Anyone who thinks Target or Walmart are an ok place
to buy quilts probably wouldn't appreciate the work
of hand made quilt. Just say no!
Taria



Pat in Virginia wrote:
Sooner or later I think every quilter gets a request from
family/friends for a commissioned quilt. Now I am faced with one
of those requests. The person wants a queen size quilt in certain
colors in a 'Country' Pattern. "Do you have an extra quilt I
could buy? Or maybe you could make me a quilt?" The email went
on to say ... "If not can you recommend a shop that sells quilts?
Or do you think I'd do better at a Department Store, or perhaps
Walmart, or Target?" (PUHLEEZE!)

I want to say: "I do not have 'extra' quilts." Okay, that is
easy. I then would like to state that while I do not have the
time to do this, I can detail the costs to make one. Then I'd
list the costs of fabric, batting, and a professional long arm
quilter. If anyone has suggestions on those topics, I'm eager to
know. Also, what can I say about WHERE to buy a quilt?

This subject has been discussed here before, but it was quite a
while ago. I do know that some of the remarks were excellent. I'd
like to hear your thoughts again.

Thanks, PAT in VA/USA