luckylindy333

Make sure it is hung out where people can see it. We had a silent auction and they left my quilt in the plastic bag. Although it was clear, it did not show very well and only sold for $60.00 (lap quilt). I agree with making the cash donation.

smagruder

An older pattern would fit the MUSEUM idea. How about a lap quilt.... simple. I agree with the comments above. Silent Auctions don't always bring in the value of the quilt. I wouldn't feel so bad if it was a simple patterned lap quilt. Do what your heart tells you.

pocoellie

Personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of time making a quilt for an auction, something quick and easy, if at all. I would give them a donation of money instead, faster and you can decide how much to give them. Personal opinion

seamstome is right on though. A raffle is totally different and I would be willing to donate a quilt, but to do a raffle they need more time to get the tickets, and promote the raffle and the drawing, so I'm back to saying give them money.

KathyKat

Silent auctions are awful for raising $ for expensive items like a queen size quilt. Either ask if it can be sold on a raffle or make a child's quilt. I think a child's quilt would be very appropriate for a fundraiser for a children's museum. You could even make 2 of them if you're feeling generous.

collady

I made a throw/small twin quilt for my grandson's football team. At first they wanted to just auction it at a game. I strongly suggested a raffle and they raised more than $1000. Go raffle if possible.

gmcsewer

Maybe make a gift card?? type offer for a quilt of their choice up to a certain amount for the basket. I think some people might be interested in a quilt of their choice.

Iamquilter

I think the reason quilters do not bid on quilts is that they say I can make my own , why should I bit on it. That's just my opinion.

Quilt Mom

If it is for a children's museum, perhaps something that would apeal to children and their parents, like an 'I spy' quilt, child-sized.

Riverton Quilter

Have you thought about something "children" themed. To tie in with the museum.

LauraEllen

In the most recent issue of the McCalls quilting magazine there is an article on tips for making an auction/raffle quilt that will sell for good money. I'd check that out to start with.