ffq-lar Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 The well-meaning but rather pushy member of my guild called me today and pressured me to quilt a queen size quilt to be ready before Christmas. For free. Like others who quilt for customers, I am in the midst of the holiday rush, with lots to be quilted and a waiting list of hopefuls if I can manage to get a bit ahead and do a few more. There are about five others in the guild who have businesses. She had called a few others first and was turned down. Imagine that. I gently asked her if she realized that we were all very busy until after the holidays and she side-stepped the issue and begged and cajoled. I asked who the recipient was to be and she said it was to be a donation to another organization for their silent auction. She said the fabric was from her stash, she and a friend pieced it and they needed it quilted. For free. Since it was for a favorite charity. Hmmmm. Needless to say, I explained that I donate money and time to my favorite charities, I donate quilting to my much-loved guild, but I do not donate quilting for others to give away to THEIR favorite charity. Then I suggested that I could barter with her for a quilting job after the holidays--maybe even between Christmas and New Years. What did I want? Christmas cookies. Twelve dozen delicious cookies that I can take to my work cookie exchange, all wrapped up pretty with one dozen per package. On the 22nd of December. She didn't bite. Said she was too busy to bake for someone else, especially just before Christmas. Hilarious, huh??:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bwahahahahahaha! I love what you asked her to do. Too priceless. Way to go, Linda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabelongarm Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I will bake cookies for you if you do a quilt top for me!!!! Ha ha, just kiddin'-- what a great response. Joanne Flamand, still wannabelonarm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 There you go again, making perfect sense to senseless people. "Never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." Have a great Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'll send you cookies...... love the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Linda, you should write a book on how to deal with stupid customers. Your responses are the best. Thanks for sharing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 WTG, Linda! Perfect response, Ho-Ho-Ho!! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 That was priceless! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I love it!! Way to go! Great response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 ROFLMAO lol that is hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquiltit Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'm loving it. lol Carol:D:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Well darn, Linda was going to start baking those cookies. Guess you will have to just be happy with what ever I send you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'll do it for her if she'll come clean my house - top to bottom to include the garage! Windows too! Oh, and she should be ready to polish the silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Way to go...love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 You are so quick!! I would just stand and stutter. Good for you!!!! Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I so wish I could think of a great response like you do! That was perfect, and what a gracious way to decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammi357 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 and that was a BARGAIN! I just loaded one of my own tops yesterday, but I'd let you do it while I bake for us! I'll make them pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 This forum is great. I don't contribute much, but I sure do enjoy reading solutions to problems. This one really gave me a chuckle. Linda has such good solutions. I would have loved to see the look on the ladies' face when she offered to barter. I don't quilt for others, but I sure would put all of these clever ideas for dealing with people in my favorites if I did. Thanks so much for all of the enjoyment and perfect solutions. And if you were closer I would bake a couple of dozen cookies for you. Marilyn Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Wilson Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 What an excellent idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Priceless response! Way to go! :P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Touché Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good for you! Do you think she "got it"?? I mean, she's to busy to bake for you, but thinks you are waiting by the phone for her call!! Hilarious!:P:P:cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 It's so easy to make cookies!! I can't believe she was willing to have you quilt for her charity, but didn't want to help out with the cookies. She could've made bar cookies with hardly any trouble at all. Good for you to hold your own!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Linda Rech...I want to think like you...that is my goal in life. (Remember...I have spent the day with you and know what I am asking). :D You are so funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 You are way too smart Linda. Way to go. She is a fool for NOT taking you up on your barter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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