Donation quilting pieces
#1
Donation quilting pieces
I have donated table runners and small wall hangings several times to our local church auctions and today a red,white, and blue runner to a charity auction.
I am always disappointed. They never bring very much, sometimes not even what the material is worth.
I do small projects, and I think they are quilted well, everyone always compliments my work.... the color choices are usually pretty good.... just discouraged.... and feeling blue. Hoped they would be worth more.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
I am always disappointed. They never bring very much, sometimes not even what the material is worth.
I do small projects, and I think they are quilted well, everyone always compliments my work.... the color choices are usually pretty good.... just discouraged.... and feeling blue. Hoped they would be worth more.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
#2
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,539
Unfortunately you are not alone. Lots of times auction or donated items do not get what they are worth. When I am asked to donate something, I usually say that I will give a cash donation instead. I figure it's less expensive to give $ than to spend lots of money on material, all the work that goes into making it and be disappointed in the end.
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: dallas tx.
Posts: 5,172
I agree with Tartan. People don't realize what it takes to actually make something, or the work and emotion that goes into it. Next time give money and keep your goodies. People usually want something for nothing.
#4
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 211
Unfortunately that is so true!! Many people are looking to get "a deal" instead of remembering that charity auctions are supposed to make money.
#5
I donated a full size hand quilted quilt for a school function auction..It sold for $55!! A lap quilt I gave to the same auction went for the same price..It broke my heart, but I learned a valuable lesson...make small cheaper items and they will get the same money for it!!
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Asheville, previously Lake Vermilion, Tarpon Springs, Duluth, St Paul, Soudan
Posts: 1,651
The only time that an item I donated went for more than the costs of materials involved a generous amount of lubrication for the bidders. Now, if I were famous, perhaps....
#9
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sturbridge, Ma
Posts: 3,992
I no long donate such. The last time I worked on two small Christmas wall hangings and instead of going into the silent bid they were given as door prizes. I called the group leader and protested that they had been missused. I no longer give to this or other organization unless I don't care how they are sold and what they sell for (which is not often) Bidders are always looking for the basket of wine and cheese.
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