Donjohn needs a BUSYBOX. Something with bells and whistles and crank handles and buttons he can push. What would one cost?

They didn't have such toys when I was a kid but I wouldda LOVED it! You are talented m'dear. Ever think of branching out and selling them? Thank you for your reply Spunky and Happy Saturday! :)

I rarely make hand-made items for profit.  I do them for special people out of love although I have sold several baby blankets that were "commissioned" by a few people in my office.  Happy Saturday. :)

I wouldn't look at it that way Spunky. Think of how you feel when you find something of value made by others that you just fall in love with? I think profit can't be the only motive for being creative. There has got to be some joy in doing the thing itself coupled with the pleasure of bringing useful things to others. It's like anything else. If you love what you do then others will love it too! Ever go to local craft shows? Whether they set up kiosks or booths you go from person to person to see what they've created. We have a weekly Farmer's Market on Saturdays in Hemet and the vendors aren't only food-oriented. There are all kinds of crafts displayed there as well. The folks just sit and smile and engage with those who stop by. It's very friendly and sometimes you go home with a treasure! Thank you for your reply Spunky! :)

People who show their wares at craft shows are in it for the money, too.  Yes, they enjoy doing craft work, but it's different when you're crafting something for someone you care for a great deal.  It can become a family heirloom and it reminds the person for whom you made it how much you love them.  That doesn't happen with items you make which you sell.  In fact, considering how much time and effort goes into the blankets I make, I couldn't sell them for nearly the value of my time.  Happy Sunday. :)

Many hand made quilts go to hundreds of dollars. You might be surprised what you can get out of one. 
 But  yes making something for someone you care for is vastly different from just making it to sell. 

I've seen some hand made quilts selling for hundreds of dollars.  I know there are people who will spend that much because they appreciate the time it takes and the quality.  I personally prefer it to be something unique I create for someone I love as opposed to it being a cash transaction.  Just my personal view.

That makes sense although I feel sad that you are depriving others of enjoying owning something beautiful!  Don't you always do your best no matter what you do or for whom Spunky? I don't see you holding back giving anything second best. Oh well off to another topic. Howya doin'? Thank you for your reply! :)

Yes.  I did my best when I made the blankets for the people in my office, but it was more of a money transaction than a labor of love. :)