Thank you for everyone's kind thoughts. DGS's kidneys are slowly improving and he didn't need dialysis. They are not sure what caused it. Surprisingly they don't think it is the diabetes. Sounds like he'll be hospital another couple weeks. A measure of kidney function is the creatinine, a blood test. Normal is 1. if it is 2 it means the kidneys are functioning about 1/2. His was 8.2 at the worse. It's down to 4 as of yesterday. woohoo!

Geneva, That is awesome. Can't wait to see what you make.

Rita, veggie names must be different here...at least in East Anglia. Turnips are small and have white bottoms and swedes (rutabagas) are large and have yellow bottoms.

I haven't done much of any sewing the last couple weeks. So much for resolutions.

When I was selling different crafts I had to think about things like: how much I spent on materials, how much time I spent making it and what the market would allow. Many times it was double what I spent on materials. I think the first thing I would be asking is how much the person is willing to pay. If it is a corporation--that is really not a problem but then you have to ask what size they want so you have some idea how much you will have to spend for materials and how much time you are going to put into it. I would let them know that materials are not inexpensive and that it is not something that happens overnight. I would keep track of how much you spend (keep receipts and mileage) and keep track of each minute you spend on working on it including how much time you spend getting your materials. Then when you go to collect your money--you will have the proof you need for the pay you expect. Congratulations and have fun. Get them to sign a contract of what you expect and what they expect. Just some thoughts.

Congratulations, Geneva! That is so cool and I hope you can share with us what you do. I wish I could help you on the pricing, but I have no idea.

How exciting Geneva! I have no idea, but I am interested in what the responses will be.

I've been asked to do a commission art quilt. I'm very happy and honored. It's going to be fun too!

Do any of you have a general idea of how to price an art commission quilt?

Thanks!

Geneva

Lovely fabric Lois ! Thank you for showing the needle case and pointing me to the Bionic bag pattern by ripstitcher.
Pam

The Bionic bags looks great!

Wow Lois love the fabric for Gabe's quilt!!
Barb

Love all your current projects Lois. The needle case has particularly taken my eye, what a great idea. I really look forward to seeing Gabe's quilt coming to life.

Your projects look wonderful, Lois! Thanks for your thoughts on the bag pattern. I'll be interested to see how you feel about it once you've finished your bag. I enjoy making bags and love to hear about new ones.

Lois, the colors for Gabe's quilt are scrumptious, I almost wish I were getting a quilt like the one you've designed! Your bionic bag is too cool too--I bet there are a number of us drooling over it. Maybe we should start making one, eh?

Lorra, glad to know you found a way of keeping up with all the wonderful presents you will have by year's end without the traditional huff-and-puff and race to the deadline. I hope you post photos as you continue making your treasures!

If you haven't already checked out the links for the Bionic Gear Bag, do it. I cart sewing gear regularly and I can't wait to get this thing done. Yes, I have the pattern. It is such a great design but the directions are a bear to follow. Ripstitcher has written it as if she's sitting and visiting with you as she describes the procedure. Lot's of redundancy and hard to sort out the meat of the matter. Her intentions were to be very helpful to newbies. I think she'll loose them. She writes as if she's afraid you are going to make a mistake. That said, I love it anyway. The design is just too good not to plow through.

Marilynn, You didn't miss anything re the Bionic Gear Bag on this thread other than me mentioning that it was the next carrot to put on my stick to keep me going on Gabe's quilt.

BTW this way of working is really helpful to me. I guess my New Year's Resolution was to find a way to help me stay focused and at the same time deal with the boredom and procrastination that comes with believing I should be able to work on one thing at a time. I guess I am finding that is just not very productive for me.

Cathy, It feels so good to find a way to get things done that work for you. Way to go!!! Your UFO Christmas gifts are making me think some of my carrots need to be Christmas gifts for next year.

Last night I finished the quilt top of my Feb. All People Quilt UFO Challenge. Now, I have the rest of the month to get it quilted and bound. It is a Christmas gift so there is no hurry on it. I have 2 other Christmas gifts ready to quilt. I will take pictures and post when it is warmer outside. -4 F. this morning! The quilt is too big to put on my design wall. It will be 90.5 by 105. All 3 of these quilts are for queen size beds. I do feel so good about getting this much done. I think I put reorganize my sewing space as one of my UFOs. I hope that number comes up soon. It is such a mess!

bionic gear bag looks neat ! Do you have a pattern?

Lois like your fabrics for Gabes quilt. I can't wait to see it.

I just tried the link Thanks Lois