Originally Posted by everybody's mother
I did the same thing. Donated a lap quilt, totaly hand appliqued and quilted. It was for a special nephew that had suffered a stroke at age 50. I thought it would bring in a good amount, well it did $45. Then got a thank you, they thought it was a lot of money! People that don't due this ,don't have a clue!!
When I donate, I give something smaller, like a table runner or a wall hanging. It usually brings in $15 to $20 but that stings less than $45 for a lap quilt.