even though i preach- give it & don't look back...sometimes
07-14-2011, 03:01 PM
#131
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The organizers of these events are not being good stewards. Think of how much money they are losing.
Perhaps when approached, a crafter should say: "I cannot participate in your auction/raffle/tag sale BUT I have a lovely_____________(fill in the blank) that is worth $_______. You can display it for that price at your event and if it sells (at your price!) I will donate the proceeds to your cause.
Perhaps when approached, a crafter should say: "I cannot participate in your auction/raffle/tag sale BUT I have a lovely_____________(fill in the blank) that is worth $_______. You can display it for that price at your event and if it sells (at your price!) I will donate the proceeds to your cause.
07-14-2011, 03:01 PM
#132
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Originally Posted by mburdell
This is interesting. My husband has recently become a Shriner and they will be having an auction in August and he would like for me to donate a quilt. I told him that many people do not understand how expensive it is to make a quilt. He said I could set a starting price.
However, I am not sure how to set a price. Should I just base it on materials since it is going to a charity?
I'm not sure my feelings/ego could take it only selling for 15-20 dollars.
However, I am not sure how to set a price. Should I just base it on materials since it is going to a charity?
I'm not sure my feelings/ego could take it only selling for 15-20 dollars.
07-14-2011, 03:05 PM
#133
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Originally Posted by Greenheron
The organizers of these events are not being good stewards. Think of how much money they are losing.
Perhaps when approached, a crafter should say: "I cannot participate in your auction/raffle/tag sale BUT I have a lovely_____________(fill in the blank) that is worth $_______. You can display it for that price at your event and if it sells (at your price!) I will donate the proceeds to your cause.
Perhaps when approached, a crafter should say: "I cannot participate in your auction/raffle/tag sale BUT I have a lovely_____________(fill in the blank) that is worth $_______. You can display it for that price at your event and if it sells (at your price!) I will donate the proceeds to your cause.
(NRA silent auction)
07-14-2011, 03:29 PM
#134
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I'm sorry for all of those who made quilts that went for "pennies". However, I'm happy I wasn't the only one who got burned.
Made a twin sized quilt for auction at grandsons' school. It brought $90 which didn't cover the cost of materials. Their other grandmother bought it or it probably would have gone for much less. At least it wasn't quite the horror story as I've been reading here. Never again!
Made a twin sized quilt for auction at grandsons' school. It brought $90 which didn't cover the cost of materials. Their other grandmother bought it or it probably would have gone for much less. At least it wasn't quite the horror story as I've been reading here. Never again!
07-14-2011, 03:37 PM
#135
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We have the same problem when we try to raise funds for QFK at local craft fairs. We've had donations of full sized quilts or beautiful kids or lap quilts and folks expect to pay $15 or $20.
I also tried aprons which we priced really cheap (under $15)and barely sold any (although we got lots of positive comments on how cute the aprons were). I was soooo disgusted. But what can you do? I made quilts for QFK from my own stash-that's the best I can do.
I also tried aprons which we priced really cheap (under $15)and barely sold any (although we got lots of positive comments on how cute the aprons were). I was soooo disgusted. But what can you do? I made quilts for QFK from my own stash-that's the best I can do.
07-14-2011, 04:00 PM
#136
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
sounds like a good idea to just give cash, and explain why. Save your nice work for people who appreciate it. Sorry this happened to you.
07-14-2011, 05:18 PM
#139
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Now THIS is an excellent idea ! ! ! !
Originally Posted by ptquilts
sounds like a good idea to just give cash, and explain why. Save your nice work for people who appreciate it. Sorry this happened to you.
07-14-2011, 05:19 PM
#140
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When I donate a quilt for fundraising, I usually let the organizers know how much it cost me to make it. At my granddaughter's child care center's fundraising, they put my baby quilts in a raffle of $5.00 to win the quilt. They ended up making $65.00 for a $20 quilt, and one lucky winner got the quilt for just $5.00.
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