Quilting for Others
Sometimes a new commission starts here, with a pile of clothing and some new FQ's for spice in the creation. Often an email is received and we get together to chat over the final details of the project. Clarity in this conversation is critical if you are going to actually make a handmade project for money. Making things for friends and family is one thing, a fun thing. It doesn't have to be square even and family will love it. When getting into the 'business so to speak' you are responsible for making the project that your customer has in mind. Sometimes a simple project is brought to you and agreement is met with quickly. Did you ask the right questions? Has your customer flown off to Africa now and can't be reached. Did they want a blue background or a brown background for their Mother's hand made Dresden Plates? Even if all you are doing is the hand applique, you must have a realistic hourly rate to quote to a potentia...