tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post2378688565200499547..comments2024-03-27T06:24:18.829+00:00Comments on sashiko and other stitching: The REAL cost of what's in a kit....Susan Briscoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12478005503421741631noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-3942872652540890352010-10-15T22:44:05.163+01:002010-10-15T22:44:05.163+01:00Thanks for all the kind comments!
It felt a like ...Thanks for all the kind comments!<br /><br />It felt a like I was perhaps going a bit OTT putting this post on my blog, but I wondered how many other quilters would think the same kind of thing about a kit, so it seemed about time I needed to do an explanation... Almost all of my kits are based on the workshops from earlier years at the Grosvenor quilt shows - I do a different 1 hour workshop every year and a kit version of it the following year. To keep the workshop costs down, the kits have to be priced very competitively (I think next year's is going to be a Yuza Sashiko pincushion!)<br /><br />If I ever stumble upon a magical supplier of almost free sashiko threads and materials, I'll be sure to let everyone know - but alas, I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon. Right now, I would be happy for the GBP to get a bit stronger against the Yen.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />I was so relieved when the books finally arrived too...Susan Briscoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12478005503421741631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-14368210992377875062010-10-15T14:02:37.531+01:002010-10-15T14:02:37.531+01:00you know, even if you ripped out body parts in you...you know, even if you ripped out body parts in your efforts to try and be helpful, some people would still find something to complain about:(( I don't know how many times I've heard a comment like: why is this or that so expensive, I could make this myself far cheaper.... I wonder why they don't try that for a living - probably because they know that people would start nagging them! <br />some people are like that - it seems to make their day to complain - don't be disheartened and don't let them spoil your day!! (let's face it, you're probably extremely rich with all the books you've published and can afford a subsistence business on the side *wink*)Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-83876265308178454462010-10-15T01:44:42.496+01:002010-10-15T01:44:42.496+01:00I hear you. Wish I had an answer to your predicame...I hear you. Wish I had an answer to your predicament.Minkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475472888411008059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-88071020250718021022010-10-13T20:41:54.169+01:002010-10-13T20:41:54.169+01:00I can see how an email like that could ruin your d...I can see how an email like that could ruin your day but I do sincerely hope that for every "customer" like that one you have lots more very satisfied ones who appreciate what you do. <br />I am certainly in that group, having received my copy of Japanese Taupe Blocks today (I was going to put "finally" there but wasn't sure you'd find it amusing today!) The book is wonderful, so much information and detail, beautifully presented and I've barely had time to look properly yet. I'm away at the weekend and it's going to be my reading for the break and I'm sure it's going to be one of those books I'll wonder how I ever managed without, thank you and many congratulations. <br />I hope you have a good time at Denman :)Lis Harwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700965811840448266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-53418303424180388812010-10-13T19:00:39.903+01:002010-10-13T19:00:39.903+01:00I did a similar study of my kits when it was sugge...I did a similar study of my kits when it was suggested I should drop the price from 15 pounds to 10 pounds. The materials alone were more than 10 pounds (and I forgot to add the bag and the pattern). I seem to recall I only costed at wholesale for some of the items too, so at retail it would probably be more than I sell it for. Yeah it's a great earner, no really.<br /><br />I didn't drop the price. I like to offer the kit as it does make things a lot easier for my students, but the 'profit' doesn't cover the time and hassle.Ferrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503132721132843219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-91141090782215474782010-10-13T18:17:44.562+01:002010-10-13T18:17:44.562+01:00Well said Susan! I had a recent complaint that a ...Well said Susan! I had a recent complaint that a FQ I had cut was not 20"...it was actually 50cm which is ever so slightly less!!! So I got a complaint....makes you wonder eh?? Enjoy the joyful customers and 'breathe and smile' at the others!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-47480917394355092052010-10-13T13:35:23.094+01:002010-10-13T13:35:23.094+01:00You can't please everyone, so just concentrate...You can't please everyone, so just concentrate on me... ::Hugs:: anthonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124559156245131584.post-65308285208460632832010-10-13T10:46:00.920+01:002010-10-13T10:46:00.920+01:00Susan,
I am absolutely certain that the wider maj...Susan,<br /><br />I am absolutely certain that the wider majority appreciate your skills, education, generosity and talents.<br /><br />Don't let somebody like this put you off doing the things you do so well. You shouldn't have to explain yourself in this way!<br /><br />I know that your love of quilting and all things Japanese has been borne from many years of study, an incredible amount of time and research and a passion for Japan which has taken you there many times.<br /><br />Anybody who purchases from you will be buying into your knowledge and talent. The love for what you do is evident in all that you do.<br /><br />Perhaps the writer of the e mail should take their chances and buy a pattern and fabrics from an un named high street retailer. I'm sure the results will be close enough for what they need.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160963887017615422noreply@blogger.com