Is there a market for quilt tops?
08-21-2011, 05:14 AM
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Thanks for responding. I'm glad I asked before doing anything with this. It sounds like Esty might be the way to go if I decide to try it. I don't have any extra tops lying around. I was just inquiring to see what kind of feedback I'd get.
08-21-2011, 06:45 AM
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Yes, there is a big buy for quilt tops on e-bay. If you like making quilt tops, and you produce them quickly you really could have a good source of income off e-bay. I can't sell none of mine, I feel like they are my kids. I put alot of effort into them, I just can't part with them that that quickly.
08-21-2011, 08:03 AM
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I have seen some quilt tops for sale here and they've always sold. They are sold very reasonable though. Like maybe up to $50. I think they are made and the maker decides they don't want to put any more time into it because they aren't happy with the final product.
08-21-2011, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by plainpat
Your question requires a complicated answer.Some quilters might buy a top to finish, but the rub is,by the time they pay you & shipping....there's still batting,backing,thread to buy,binding to cut,quilting to do & binding to finish.
Most quilters paying for a top would expect it to be squared,seams pressed,thread cuts.
On the other hand, nothing ventured,nothing gained.Try selling a few tops in classifieds.I'd go with kids quilts to start,making some you can use if not sold.Good luck.
PS... might see a lot of ppl selling quilts or quilty things to support their habit of buying fabrics :-D
Most quilters paying for a top would expect it to be squared,seams pressed,thread cuts.
On the other hand, nothing ventured,nothing gained.Try selling a few tops in classifieds.I'd go with kids quilts to start,making some you can use if not sold.Good luck.
PS... might see a lot of ppl selling quilts or quilty things to support their habit of buying fabrics :-D
I did a quilters garage sale at a local quilt show last year and did sell several quilt tops as well as block sets (with finishing kit). Did rather well too price-wise. I guess it's just where you sell them.
Good Luck !!
08-21-2011, 02:44 PM
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I think mine sold well because I'm a stickler with precision (it's a flaw I have). My neighbor teases me about being so perfect with my seams and points. But I figure if I'm going to put so much effort into a quilt, I might as well do the best I can. If my pressing isn't quite right, I have to fix it before I can go on.....like I said, it's a flaw I have... maybe a bit OCD LOL
08-21-2011, 03:13 PM
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I have just asked a quilter in FL to piece a top for me. I hate piecing and love applique. The trouble is that I love putting applique onto pieced backgrounds. I am giving this a try to see how it goes. I have a feeling that what I want to do will sell well, I just want to do a piece of it.For example, it took me forever to do the piecing on the quilt pictured, but only two hours to satin stitch the applique! I will post how this goes.
08-21-2011, 03:23 PM
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there are hundreds on ebay everyday ........ some have lots advertized ..... think they must be imported or made in a business .... some are really pretty but prefer to make my own ..... have had friends who buy to practice on but they are so cheap....
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