What Would You Pay for a Thread Catcher?
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What Would You Pay for a Thread Catcher?
I saw this YouTube video on how to make a thread catcher and had to make some for me. I used a bread crumb can for the diameter. When I cut the 1/2" slices out of the can, I had enough to make 13 thread catchers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbOflNoEYLc
I don't need that many so I am going to donate the excess to the local quilt show boutique. They have asked for a suggested price. My response is that whatever price you put on it, it's not enough. I have been working on these for months. They are all hand sewn and take a long time to finish. If you saw this at the boutique, how much would you be willing to pay for one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbOflNoEYLc
I don't need that many so I am going to donate the excess to the local quilt show boutique. They have asked for a suggested price. My response is that whatever price you put on it, it's not enough. I have been working on these for months. They are all hand sewn and take a long time to finish. If you saw this at the boutique, how much would you be willing to pay for one?
#2
those are lovely. you are so right about the price not being enough. i've seen here on the QB so many times that "it depends on the market". i've found that to be true where i live. in this market, the prices have to be low. some of my friends claim to make money at craft markets, but i'm sure their hourly wage would be small if computed. donations to be sold in my area have to be thought of 'from the heart' so that you don't get depressed over the price. best of luck on the sales for your organization.
#6
I'd much rather give them away than have them sell for pennies. I'm torn about whether or not I should donate them to the boutique or keep them to give to friends.
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Very nicely done. I made these thread catchers that were triangle in shape and much easier to make.
http://needlingthings.blogspot.com/2...d-catcher.html
http://needlingthings.blogspot.com/2...d-catcher.html
#8
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I've made the triangle thingies, but I saw the pattern like yours and threw my hands up--too time consuming--I could knit a car faster! But yours are just adorable and the plus side is they fit into your purse or sewing kit perfectly. I'd think you could get at least $10 ea. I'd pay that just to avoid the labor involved--but I don't take sewing out with me. I KNOW! Much more labor involved! You might have special friends who would appreciate more than that.
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Location: Illinois
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Love the line about knitting a car!
unfortunately, unless these are shown at a quilting fair, show, venue...they will not sell. Only seamstresses, quilters, home sewers, might be interested. Others just look, ask what they are, and say how cute and walk away.....been there.
unfortunately, unless these are shown at a quilting fair, show, venue...they will not sell. Only seamstresses, quilters, home sewers, might be interested. Others just look, ask what they are, and say how cute and walk away.....been there.
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Very nicely done. I made these thread catchers that were triangle in shape and much easier to make.
http://needlingthings.blogspot.com/2...d-catcher.html
http://needlingthings.blogspot.com/2...d-catcher.html
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