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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 08:39:54 AM
I'm trying to decide whether I should add this quilt to the line of things I sell. It's gotten a good response here, so I'm taking an informal poll to see whether I should make some of these to add to my line. My crib quilts sell for $60 and this is quite a bit larger so I'd sell it for $80. What do you think - would it be worthwhile to make some of these up or no? Thanks for your opinions ladies!!
This quilt is one I made for us - it is 51" x 60" - what I call "snuggle size". It is not big enough for a bed, but just right for snuggling on the couch. This is about the biggest size I can machine quilt on my machine. It too is backed with fleece, so it's really warm and snuggly.
Of course, this is my style - primitive country, and you could make one in any style, according to the fabric. Just let me know when you're ready. I'll be here, permanently attached to my sewing machine!!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 02 2008 : 12:24:10 AM
Italy - wow! Can't believe you'd give up Puyallup for Italy!! No - I know better than to bring something without running it by Betty first! I was thinking more of the "free for all" fairs that I do - mostly in Montana. They are great for "unthemed" merchandise (ie. the leftover stuff from the line, discontinued, one of a kind) I do really well over there and most of them aren't juried so you don't have to stick to a limited line. It's a good way to try some new things out without having to build a whole line around them. Of course, what works in Montana won't necessarily work in WA!
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| Shirley |
Posted - Feb 02 2008 : 12:19:56 AM
sherri
They did have a gal who made quilts for the fall fair, butI dont think she was there last year. Be sure and check with Betty before makinga bunch, you never know what her mood will be if you just bring them in.
I usually do the sheperds extravaganza in the spring fair, but this year I will be in Italy.But thats all fiber stuff. I did the Artists in Action one year, but people arent looking for wool stuff in the spring LOL
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 8:36:40 PM
love it .. very fair price! should sell well as JULY approaches.
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 6:10:24 PM
Pricing is such a hard part of a home business like mine. My dh, who was in retail for 30 years, helped me come up with my formula. I charge 3x the cost of materials. 1/3 for the materials, 1/3 for the cost of selling the product (show fees, % my web store charges, office supplies, gas, etc.) and 1/3 for my labor - the actual amount I get for a product. In some cases I end up making about .10 an hour and in others I do alright. When you're at the stage that I am in the business development, you can't really expect to get paid much for your time. But the upside is, I'm doing what I love, I'm making a LITTLE money, and I get to stay home most of the time. So far this formula has worked for me, who knows,, maybe when I get a little more well known, I can up the prices some and be a little more fair to myself. This is just a stage of building a business I guess.
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 6:04:32 PM
I think it is beautiful! I think you could easily ask more!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 5:14:55 PM
Thanks Debra! By the way, where is Silver Springs? I thought we had driven all over the state for dh's job, but I don't think I've been to Silver Springs.
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 3:31:18 PM
Hi Sherri,
Your quilt is lovely!I think you'd do well with it. $80 is a great price. Just as a frame of reference, I sell new quilts that size in my antique booth for $98.
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 2:57:48 PM
Great Heather! I look forward to doin business with ya!
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| HeathersHeartfeltStitches |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 2:26:47 PM
I'd def. buy one, I love this quilt, Country/Prim is how I decorate my house! I'll let you know when I'm ready for one
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 1:22:11 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!
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| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 1:19:14 PM
yes, add it to your line...absoultly wonderful!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 1:11:17 PM
Thanks Debi - I look forward to your order. I guess I will make a few of these for a spring fair I'm doing in April and see how it goes. If anyone wants one and they don't see it yet on my website, they can just contact me directly.
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| mima |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 12:59:37 PM
YES!! YES!! YES!! I'm actually planning to order some things from you to add to what I orderd FRom REbekkah for our new granddaughter!!! Probably a little closer to April! hugs!
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 12:29:07 PM
Sherri, I think it's gorgeous!! Love the colors and the price seems very reasonable too! Go for it!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 12:08:10 PM
Bridget has ordered one of these quilts with the predominent color being red. Maybe when she gets it she will post a picture and we can see how it looks in different fabric. I want to take an informal poll here - do you ladies think I should add this quilt to my line that I sell? I haven't had anything but crib quilts before, but maybe I could sell some of these too. What do you think? They would be $80.
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| joyfulmama |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 11:57:17 AM
Lovely quilt!
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 11:54:35 AM
Sherri, Love the quilt! That's my style too...primitive country. Also like what they call scrappy quilt.
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 07:46:28 AM
Shirley - yes I'm going to do the fair again - and I'm going to do the Spring Fair in April. No - I didn't have any of these quilts at the fair because all I had were my children's items there. Maybe I should make some of these and call them what? - Young Adult Throws? I have had a lot of compliments here so I might be able to sell some.
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| Shirley |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 12:27:16 AM
Sherri,
I love your quilt!!!!
Did you have any at Puyallup fair last fall?
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 3:17:59 PM
Bridget - I bought the fabrics for your quilt today - I really like what I found. I bought 11 new fabrics, in country colors, predominently dark red, so I'll be starting it soon!
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 2:08:29 PM
Sherri, I love your quilt!! What a beautiful job you do. You know, I'm thinking I do like primitive! That is just the kind of pattern I would do. Machine quitling is sure easier than hand quilting isn't it? I learned the from scratch quilting all hand done. It takes so much time. If I do another one iy will be machine for sure!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 1:53:29 PM
Bridget - I'm e-mailing you. Sherri
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| bohemiangel |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 12:54:53 PM
I'm thinking like lemme see when, but I'd like some reds to blend with my comforter....I snuggle on there the most and red makes me happy. Let's see think you could start, I just got paid today and in 3 weeks? Sound good I'll put 40 this week aside and 40 next. :) Sound good?
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 11:58:06 AM
Jennifer - it's a Gooseberry patch booklet - I think it's called Primitive Quilts. I'll see if I can find the link to it.........
Found it! Here it is
http://www2.gooseberrypatch.com/gooseberry/products.nsf/v.weball/Primitive_Country_Quilts_Craft_Book_-Itemn383?editdocument&lid=is_N383|cartprocess=textsrcat
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Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 11:50:45 AM
Beautiful Sherri. It looks like one that another farmgirl had on their blog. Can you tell me the name of the pattern and where to get directions? I'm a newbie at quilting, but a friend is going to help me. Gpa is giving me a bunch of old worn flannel shirts for the fabric. Firgured while I was learning I wouldn't wast money on fabric, and if it turns out we may just give it to Gpa. |
