I won a raffle quilt. Would everyone hate me if I sold it?
#122
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 339
I worked on a raffle quilt last year (with others, of course). It was won by a lady who didn't need it, colors weren't right. It was a heavy one because we used cotton batting, so wasn't really what you could use to cuddle up in a nice chair with. This lady told me she gave it to her daughter in Chicago. (We're located near Detroit.) I thought that was nice, but she went on to say that her daughter is a social worker and trying to raise more money for a foundation where she works. Donations are getting skimpy with the economy, so the daughter will be donating our raffle quilt for her foundation to raffle. Well, my thoughts went from "that was nice" to "how wonderful that our quilt is going to another good cause." Yes, I think I'd be rather disappointed if someone else made money off a quilt that we donated our time and efforts on, but will agree that once it's gone, it's like a quilt that's sold. The new owner has no obligation to do what I'd want!
#125
All things considered I think its okay for you to sell.
Here's another option...donate it back to the guild that raffled it off, for them to raffle at another event. This gives you the opportunity to thank them and praise the beautiful workmanship and explain why it will not work out in your home. Hopefully this leaves the members feeling good about their efforts, the quilt gets another shot at going to a home where it will be appreciated and loved and you don't have to worry about hurt feelings!
Here's another option...donate it back to the guild that raffled it off, for them to raffle at another event. This gives you the opportunity to thank them and praise the beautiful workmanship and explain why it will not work out in your home. Hopefully this leaves the members feeling good about their efforts, the quilt gets another shot at going to a home where it will be appreciated and loved and you don't have to worry about hurt feelings!
#126
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upstate (Central) NY
Posts: 91
I think you have a valid reason (the heavy weight) to say that, while it is beautiful and you are delighted that you won it, it turns out that you cannot put it to its intentioned use. If anyone is critical if you decide to sell the quilt, tell them it is too nice and too well done to put it away and that you would prefer it to be owned by someone who will display it and use it.
#128
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 3,918
I agree , I think if you can't use it, it is yours, sell it, good luck with what you decide, and don't tell anyone, i don't want you to get your feelings hurt and any body parts for that matter.
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