I guess I should be flattered that I have been told on several occasions that I should give up working full time and "sell" my crafts. Below are several reasons why I do not:
1. We like to eat.
2. My dog loves to eat.
3. Non-crafty people do not realize the time/effort/time it takes to knit/quilt/crochet said item that they are requesting you make them.
4. When you put a price tag on said item such as $25 for a pair of handknit socks - it takes all of my energy not to want to thwap someone when they tell me "but I can buy a pair of socks for $1.99 at Walmart!
5. I handquilt very slow. I like to take my time and do it right. (thus why daughter is still waiting for wedding quilt).
6. I am thinned skin. I do not take criticism very well so when someone tells me about the said sock/scarf/gloves at Walmart or the quilt at Macy's that they can buy for $ compared to a "handmade" for $$ - again, wanting to thwap them comes to mind (or the very least - say not so nice things).
7. Have I mentioned eating?
8. I don't like deadlines.
9. I enjoy making things for people that I hope will appreciate them.
10. When it becomes a job - then I will no longer be able to use it for relaxation/stress relief.
I think I'll keep my day job.
Really. Non-crafting people are CLUELESS. Our time is worth something, but you can't charge for your time when doing craft shows. Only a little more than the cost of the fabric/yarn/supplies.
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