REpeate: use a less costly fabric. They are lovely , but remember we "old farts" are usually on fixed income and really have to watch the $'s. Rule of thumb has been, in the past: double your cost and add at least 10% for time and labor. That is one reason it is getting harder to sell at craft shows. Cheap imports have gained the upper hand over fine , hand made products. Dollar Stores are the big winners...even among crafters. I am in the same boat with you...so far it has been a poor selling season...Hoping Christmas shows will be better. Best wishes....fmd in NH