My cousin is a wonderful at making quilts. Would it be rude to ask her if she would make a quilt for my son who will be born in Late Jan.? I am thinking of an underwater theme for his room.
What do you think?
Thanks,
Jennifer
2006-10-03 15:49:15 · 31 answers · asked by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I was going to call her up in the next couple of days. I was going to tell her that I would be honored if she would make a quilt for our little cody ( I am 6 months along) .
As far as the underwater theme. We are going to have fish, dolphins, whales. We are going to set up a 30 gallon saltwater tank in his room. The colors are going to be tropical colors.
2006-10-03 15:57:43 · update #1
On the contrary she will feel obliged and happy to make the quilt for your baby. Just think positive and request her straightaway. It is not at all rude, do it. All the best for your baby!
2006-10-03 23:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's an answer from a quilter's perspective. I LOVE making quilts for other people, and if someone asked me to make one for them, I would be flattered. However, quilting is not a cheap hobby.
Materials alone for a crib quilt (approximately 50" x 50") would run about $40 - $60, if you're using good quality fabric. That's pieced top, backing, and batting. Depending on the complexity of the quilt, it could take anywhere from 15 hours on up to 30 or more to actually make the quilt top. Once the top is done, you have to sandwich it and quilt it. If she does the quilting (sewing the three layers together) herself, it could take several more hours, again depending on how complex the quilting is. Or, if she sends it out to be professionally quilted, it could cost between $30 and $60.
I've made many baby quilts for my cousins kids as gifts (I'm making two for my boss right now - they had twins), and I do not expect to be paid for them (and would be offended if they offered), but that's because I CHOOSE to make the quilts. If you ask her to do it, you should be prepared to offer to buy the materials. She may turn you down, and offer it as a gift, but that's up to her.
Also, since you want a specific theme, you might suggest getting together to choose the fabrics. That way you can pick exactly what you want. She can make suggestions as to the design, and you can have input on that, as well.
2006-10-04 08:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just ask her for the favor, but instead of assuming she will do it for free, offer her compensation for her services. Another approach would be to ask her how much she would charge you for the quilt. Doing either of these will show her that you are interested in getting a handmade quilt from her and she may offer it for free out of the kindness of her heart. My wife gets people asking her all the time for photos since she is a photo journalist, but in reality they want to ask her 'can you give me some free pictures?'
2006-10-03 22:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by browndownlyricist 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, just tell her you know she is busy & you know how I love your quilts I was wondering if you would have the time to... This will allow her to say no (which will make the question more comfortable for the both of you) as well ask her how much she will charge, she will prob. say $0 but it makes her feel more in charge of the situation. But definantly ask.
2006-10-03 22:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't be rude to ask her to make the quilt. But DO offer to pay a little something for time and materials. If you don't at least offer to give her a little money, than that's rude. It's up to her if she wants to take the money. But do offer her something.
2006-10-04 02:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by impala_girl_64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a quilt myself I love it when I can do a project and not have to pay for it myself. Quilting gets to be an expensive hobby. I am sure she would be honored to do it.
2006-10-04 16:34:17 · answer #6 · answered by BBdiddily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She would probably love it. Part of the problem at being good at something like guilt making or sewing is you run out of reasons to make things and places to store your what you make.
My mom was always looking for people to make clothes for. She loved sewing but after awhile needed an excuse because she had too many clothes.
I would offer to buy the materials, because that can become expensive.
2006-10-03 23:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would! I asked my mom to make our baby's bedding set. I'll bet she would be thrilled to be included! By the way, we are doing underwater theme too, but I am having trouble coming up with cute stuff. What type of things are you doing (if you don't mind sharing)?
2006-10-03 22:53:21 · answer #8 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you offer to pay her it wouldn't be rude. She probably won't end up having you pay her but it's always nice to ask. That way she will feel like she's doing you a favor. She won't think she has to do it--she'll just do it out of the kindness of her heart. You never know--she might already have one started! Congratulations by the way!
2006-10-03 22:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would be rude; however, I would try to ask it in such a way that she would be sure to have the option to say no. I would also offer to pay or trade in some way for her service if she is the type who is hesitant to do favors.
2006-10-03 22:53:27 · answer #10 · answered by zpie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋