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Across the Fence:  Redwork quilts and vintage aprons  |
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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 Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 08:41:09 AM
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I agree with Miss Wilma, it really depends on the condition of the apron. It would be fun to see a picture of it...Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 10:15:55 AM
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Oh my...nice stuff. I can't help you with pricing..but love your neat stuff!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 10:54:20 AM
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I have two really nice red work quilts, I have no idea how much they are worth, I guess if they are in good condition they have a pretty good value. wow!! you have a lot of aprons. Where did you get them? Hang them all on a cloths line and take a picture so we can see them.
Nancy Jo
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 12:04:00 PM
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I agree.. sometimes, really what it comes down to is..
What's it worth TO the person buying them?
The Quilt looks like it's in Great shape!.. Very pretty! & unique too in that it IS all RedWork.. Not just needlepoint or cross stitch..
AND it's trimmed & bound in red.. Makes it such a nice little Quilt..
It's is small though.. right? I'm seeing the hanger that it's on.. I can't tell that it's folded..So looks to be just that size.. right? & is just like a neat little wall hanging..?
yep.. i'd say it's really all what the person buying the quilt is willing to pay....
I've paid as little as $5.00 for a full size quilt.. & as much as a few Hundred.. So.. it just depends on the quilt.. what I intend on using it for.. & most of all How badly i want it..!!!!
As for The Aprons..
I'd stick with the same Guidelines.. Yours look adorable.. !
I've paid as little as 25 cents for some.. But the most for a used Apron i think maybe was $15 or $20 tops....
I'm sure if I REALLY wanted it badly enough.. I'd maybe pay a bit more.. but it better be an awfuly sweet apron for me to pay more for a used apron.. Mostly because I KNOW that I can get them for so much less.. or.. make them myself..
There's nothing like collecting some one elses apron's though..
To me it's like gathering the Girls all up! I love it!
I love that you have a photo of the little girl that used your little quilt.. Thats makes it even Sweeter to know & SEE who it belonged to!
Doesn't it???
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
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Edited by - Kathie on Mar 28 2008 12:36:02 PM |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 12:13:08 PM
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When I decide what to charge for something, I do these things:
1. Consider your patrons. A "real" collector will pay a higher price for an authentic redwork quilt that is that old. They know these things are one of a kind and irreplaceable.
2. Check Ebay and see how much the general public is bidding on similar items.
3. Search online for old quilt sources, or apron sites and look for price listings.
4. Charge an honest price that is worthy of the work. Don't let it go for garage sale prices.
5. The aprons go on Ebay for $5 up to $25.00 each. It will be better to sell them separately than as a bunch. You will get more for them.
You have some very nice things. Better to keep them than let them go too cheaply.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Mar 28 2008 12:16:11 PM |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 12:49:50 PM
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Emily,
I have been selling vintage aprons on Etsy for between $8 & $18. It depends on the condition, style and desirability (color, pattern etc.). Some people buy older aprons just for the vintage fabrics. Be sure to list measurements of you aprons as they were made in many sizes. I list the waistband, length, hem width and length of the ties.
The quilt is ADORABLE! Having the photo and knowing the exact date it was made just adds to the charm (and price). If you know the child's name & where she is from that's just icing on the cake...errrr quilt.  REdwork is very popular right now. If the quilt is in good condition and crib size I wouldn't let it go for less than $125. A little less for a smaller piece.
Rhonda
I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance even if I'm the only one...
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2008 : 5:18:38 PM
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You need to take it to maybe a art musem near you
That looks like it is in good conditon
I know that there were alot done in the depression era.
they called them penny squares; because most cost a penny in the dime stores
Moms sometimes brought them to teach their little girl on
Sometimes, they let the little girls pick out the ones they wanted
I am thinking on doing some.
but,not in red, maybe pink or blue
I really don't care about the red
One reason is, that when we were first married
we lived in a trailer and the carpet was red. and the drapes
yuck. pinkroses
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2008 : 11:32:21 AM
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Thanks for the input! I think that I'm going to start parting with some of my items. Between my daughter's medical bills and my husbands annual bonus (large chuck of his annual salary) being a lot smaller then expected I think that we need the money more then the beautiful items. 
I'll post the items here first and what doesn't sell I'll try to sell on Etsy or Ebay. So start watching for them!
Blogs:
Family Journal- http://thelahs.blogspot.com/
Sewing Projects- http://auntieemshouse.blogspot.com/
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
777 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2008 : 9:45:23 PM
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Those are really beautiful things, Emily. I know it must be hard to part with them. I sold 3 of my handmade quilts last year to pay for my son's medical bills and though it was tough to let them go, I was pleased that I could do something to help our situation. Wishing you the very best!
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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