I can relate to that phylosophy by the public at large. When I was demonstrating on one occasion someone asked me if I sold what I made, I told them no because people don't want to pay what it is worth.
After some further discussion she asked me how much I would charge, just as a matter of interest, for the narrow edging on my pillow. I told her it took me 20 minutes to do one pattern repeat and so 3 patterns to the hour. I said I should be paid $20 per hour - she said "$20? that is too high". I asked if she had a car, or ever needed work done in her house then the going rate for a specialist to do a good job is at least $45/hour. We eventually agreed $5/hour and I pointed out that was less that minimum wage. Then we counted the patterns (about 20inches) which meant the piece I had on the pillow was going to cost over $100. She said "Wow, now I understand why handmade craft things cost so much. I had never thought about that before." So perhaps it did make a small group of people realise that good quality handmade things are expensive. Malvary - off to work in Ottawa. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
