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Quiltngolfer 08-08-2013 05:40 AM

All who visit the office will get to enjoy the beauty of your quilt. It really is beautiful.

chips88 08-08-2013 05:57 AM

gorgeous quilt beautiful. may i say insulting on the price. i enlarged the pic and see all the work you have done and put into it. i will say it again that is one beautiful quilt and quilting

bearisgray 08-08-2013 06:15 AM


Originally Posted by skowron5 (Post 6221945)
This was not bid for. The person who wanted it saw it before it was even done and said she wanted to purchase it. One thing is she familiar with quilting, she is well known in the community and has money so we thought we would do better than putting in a silent auction. Believe me I never would have not given a starting price is I had known. She also knows me and had an idea how much I had put into it. I guess that is why she has money.

OUCH!! No wonder you are upset! Next time (if ever) - put a minimum price on it or it comes back home with you!

What a ***** - although I really hate to insult the canine species with that comparison.

Had to look twice before I realized that it represents a pink ribbon - It's a lovely piece.

mighty 08-08-2013 06:28 AM

Beautiful quilt!!!!!

meyert 08-08-2013 07:23 AM

it beautiful. Honestly I don't ever expect to get my money out of a quilt. .... but then I have not sold very many at all. I always figure I would be making a quilt anyway - if someone wanted it or not. I have a sickness :o So I am happy with any kind of money.... I may change my mind later though

pocoellie 08-08-2013 07:29 AM

I have had the same experience and will not donate a quilt to be auctioned off any more. I believe that a raffle brings in more money, mine also was for a "good cause". It was a full sized rag quilt and I even made pillowcases to go with it, it brought $20.00!! Didn't even pay for my time, little only the fabric and batting. Your quilt is gorgeous by the way, and should have brought a lot more.

I totally misunderstood what you had said, I thought it actually went up for auction, not someone who saw it before hand, but I think I would personally tell that person that she knew the proceeds from the quilt went to a good cause and that she should be ashamed of herself for paying such a piddly amount of money for such a gorgeous quilt. If you decide to donate another one at another time, if the same person tries the same thing, tell her what it's REALLY worth.

Monika 08-08-2013 07:30 AM

Beautiful quilt...great cause!

michelleoc 08-08-2013 08:30 AM

The quilt is stunning!

cashs_mom 08-08-2013 09:11 AM

Your quilt is beautiful and should have sold for much more.

cassiemae 08-08-2013 12:23 PM

Wow wow gorgeous i know it does cost a lot and takes time to do a quilt but at least it will be
displayed for others to enjoy.


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