Retail quilts
#52
Originally Posted by joym
I think it also diminishes the work that we as quilters do. For those of us who sell....people are alarmed at the prices we charge not understanding the quality of the work as compared to the foreign made, mass produced ones.
#53
Originally Posted by cminor
I have noticed more and more pretty good looking quilts at places like Kohls and Walmart. Today I saw a double wedding ring king sized quilt at Walmart for . . .$16.00!
We went to my husbands uncles house last year and that was the first time I saw one of these. I "thought" I could tell the difference between the hand made vs. store bought. I guess not. Since then every time I walk by one I kind of glare at it - like it knocked over my ice cream cone.
So my question is - how do you feel about mass made quilts passing as hand made? Knowing most people that don't quilt could never tell the difference.
We went to my husbands uncles house last year and that was the first time I saw one of these. I "thought" I could tell the difference between the hand made vs. store bought. I guess not. Since then every time I walk by one I kind of glare at it - like it knocked over my ice cream cone.
So my question is - how do you feel about mass made quilts passing as hand made? Knowing most people that don't quilt could never tell the difference.
#54
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: North Kansas City, MO
Posts: 561
Years ago I purchased one of these quilts (king size) for $20.00. I've used it for everything and washed it often (cover in spare bedrrom, extra blanket for grandkids sleepovers, picnic blanket, covered dining table to make tent for grandkids, etc). It has held up amazingly well and I have no problem using it.
It's not one of mine, I don't think any quilter would mistake it for the "real thing", but it's served a purpose in my household. In spite of its origin, it's found a place in my family and I choose to think of it as an adopted grandchild:>)
Lighten up ladies, everyone can't be lucky enough to receive one of our quilts LOL
It's not one of mine, I don't think any quilter would mistake it for the "real thing", but it's served a purpose in my household. In spite of its origin, it's found a place in my family and I choose to think of it as an adopted grandchild:>)
Lighten up ladies, everyone can't be lucky enough to receive one of our quilts LOL
#55
Some folks use the store bought quilts to make quilted jackets, purses etc. I've seen a few that people have made and they are really nice. I think once you've quilted you can see the difference in the quality of workmanship and fabrics but if you don't quilt you wonder why anyone would pay hundreds of dollars to make a quilt that can be bought for $25 - 50 in a store. I know my neighbor does.
Just my 2 cents.
Marie
Just my 2 cents.
Marie
#58
I was given a quilt From WalMart and I have had to repair it so many times it isn't funny but it will make a great picnic or beach quilt-maybe can be used for packing. The quality is just not there and the seams must be as small as they can get because they come apart at the seams regularly.
#60
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
Before I started quilting, I bought a quilt at Sears for $50. I lasted about 10 years and ended up in the dog's bed. Started falling apart - in fact, the fabric started disenagrating (spelling?) like it was dry-rot.
Then I discovered quilting and the rest is history.
What I've experienced is how people ask me to make a quilt and when I quote a $500+ price, they look at me like I'm crazy. I let them know the fabric alone will run around $300+. That's usually as far as I get with them....which is just fine with me.
I've sold a few memory quilts for around $100 but the customer usually supplies the t-shirts, clothing, etc. for me to work with.
Then I discovered quilting and the rest is history.
What I've experienced is how people ask me to make a quilt and when I quote a $500+ price, they look at me like I'm crazy. I let them know the fabric alone will run around $300+. That's usually as far as I get with them....which is just fine with me.
I've sold a few memory quilts for around $100 but the customer usually supplies the t-shirts, clothing, etc. for me to work with.
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