all." I will have to make a comment on this wonderfully put article. Being someone that worked for themself most of their life and as a child their parents had them assisting in their own way of living to help pay for expenses- entertainers, crafters, and those of this type of world rarely ever get paid their full value. Many of them slave away at well below minimum wage costs and many of the times, only get ridiculed and slandered for such. This is why when I see a tip jar for someone playing for tips I slip something in the pot. It may not be much but I can make sure their child can get a corny dog on the way home if it is hungry. I don't quibble over prices with an artist. The reality of the old term "starving artist" is a real one and even though now I am much better off, I know how it feels to be on the other side. So no, there is no way you can put a price on handmade items, and many times, even though people think they are expensive- they aren't near enough to cover your time. I only make my handstitched items for family and friends. I don't think I could take the agony of selling them to the public day in and day out. The public is cynical. Wow. We could be here all day on this subject. First, my apologies to you and your talents