JBergelin
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
Today I had a customer come in and ask about having a counted cross stitch piece framed. During our conversation she poo-pood the idea of glazing - "most people who do needlework don't use glass" - she says in a condensending tone (as in - you fool, you don't even know this business) then as I supress a shutter- she says "I just wipe off my pieces with a wet cloth twice a year to remove dust" (I think those poor mistreated pieces of needlework) she goes on to say that she will provide the frame and just wants me to "pop in the needlework - how much will it cost?" As she is talking I am confirming to myself that IF I do the work I am going to charge enough to make me smile as I "pop the piece into the frame" otherwise she can walk. I tell her at least $150 and she says she will do it herself - "I understand" is what I say - thank God is what I think.
So the question - do you have a minimum for certain projects?
So the question - do you have a minimum for certain projects?