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Old 04-28-2010, 03:34 PM
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ann clare
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Originally Posted by suesews
I have sold quilts and table runners, placemats at craft shows in my small town. In this economy, people don't want to pay very much, even for hand made items. The last few years, I have kept the quilts simple, and made from my stash, so I don't have to charge so much. I have made many crib/throw size strippy quilts, that I sold for $20 because that is all they will pay. I just use that income to finance my quilting habit, and buy more fabric or tools, so I don't use money from our household account. Works for me.

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I would be like you. I enjoy doing my crafts. A lot of people do not realise the work that goes into the making of crafts so my advise is to keep them simple. There is no way that you will get the true value for them.
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