Thread: Here's how you find what it's really worth - your quilt!

The last quilts I gave as gifts made me quit for a few years. Broke my heart and really hurt my ego. Very emotional. I've decided to not let that get to me any more. The last ones were for babies but eventually went to the dogs and cats and then the trash. I spent a lot of time on the gifts because I also made diaper stacker to accessorize. I have since forgiven everyone for they know not what they did. Recently, I was asked by the receivers of those gifts, if I would make a couple more quilts and diaper stackers. I told them each quilt was going to be $250.00 and diaper stacker to match $350.00. I was being nice. When they asked why I reminded them how much time I had spent on the last ones (which were my choice for gifts) and money spent. The look on their faces were priceless. I informed them that I made the quilts and stackers out of love and they threw it into the trash. They actually were hoping I would just give the quilts to the receivers. I told them "I love you, Jesus loves them".

Excellent article and comments. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the article, I think it is a priceless piece of knowlege to always keep in the backs of our minds. I have sold one quilt & got $300 for it, even then I thought it might have been a bit low, but it was to a very good friend for his wife for Christmas. I felt honered that he thought it was good enough for his wifes present. Most quilts I make I either keep or give away, and the giving parts feels good.

Great article, thanks.

Good article, lots to think about here. It gets me when people ask for donations for charity auctions, sales, etc., and a beautiful quilt goes for less than what the cost of the materials would be. I've rather give a check than the quilt.

Thanks for the information--Lots of "Food for Thought" in this thread!