Jeanne S

They are so cute and well made!! But I agree with others that at $15 you are not likely to sell many.. They are worth it but the market just doesn't seem to value high quality handcrafts much.

Nammie to 7

I agree with the others -- it is a sad fact that most people won't pay the price to cover the cost of the item. I've had people offer me less than what the raw material cost before it is made and any trims, time went into it. And they thought they were offering a high price!

GrannieAnnie

I'm sorry, but I'd find it hard to pay even $5.

susie-susie-susie

I agree with everyone else. Craft shows are very hard to even get your cost back. People want something for nothing. I did these for a couple of years and some shows didn't even make the cost of the table, forget about wages to sit there for several days, and packing everything up to take it there and then back home. It was very discouraging. The cost of fabric makes it very hard to make a profit. I do wish you luck, and your potholders are very cute. Maybe if you could use scraps, they would be more profitable. Getting $5.00 each would be a good price, but $15.00 isn't reasonable IMHO.
Sue

citruscountyquilter

I love your potholders but I don't think you would be successful at a craft show with them because of the cost. The other thing that would deter me from making them for a craft show is that they are very labor intensive. When you have bindings and such you add a lot of time to the project and I would personally get sick of doing enough of them to have enough for a show.

If you want to do something for a craft show then buy sale fabric either out of season or on the sale racks at fabric shops. Pick a pattern that is easy to make but looks complicated. By doing this you can price your things competitively and won't lose your mind and body in the process.

I use Anita's Arrowhead for a lot of pot holders and mug rugs. You can make that block in all different sizes if you keep things in proportion (when you make your initial square smaller or bigger just adjust the size of the area you don't sew and cut your strips). I know this sounds confusing but when you check our the pattern it should make more sense. It's a free download. I use a birthing method rather than binding. I really like to make the backs where you fold squares together like a box. Sorry I can't remember the actual name of this method. Perhaps someone else can.

As for the potholders you made I would give them as gifts to special people who would appreciate them. They are great!

lclang

Way too expensive. Try using some of your scraps for little projects like these. They don't need to be made of designer fabric and will be just as sweet. I don't really see how you could need that much money to make a profit. In our area you'd never sell even one at your price.

Aurora

I never purchase anything I can make. I only purchase very unique items at craft fairs/shows. There is nothing unique about potholders; although yours are very cute.

Judi in Ohio

I think these are adorable, but I would not pay $15 truthfully. I wouldn't pay $15 if they were tree toppers either so I'm not sure that would work. I do apreciate that you have x amount of dollars in them to recoup, but I don't think these are your vehicle to making any$.

ccthomas

They are very cute but I would not spend that much for potholders (especially the way I use mine); nice Christmas ornaments maybe.

Terri D.

Those are darling and look well made. Unfortunately, most people haven't a clue about the amount of work that goes into something like this and will not pay for it. Give them to people who will consider them treasures and treat them accordingly.