2 weeks ago I was at an auction held by a Fire Company in Lancaster Pa. All proceeds went to the fire company. There were quilts some went for $300.00 or so most appliqued and I personally thought they should of sold for more. There were a few quilts that the auctioneer had a hard time getting $150.00 for, at one point the auctioneer stopped the bidding looked out into the crowd and said "Does anyone realize how much time and fabric goes into making this quilt" Being a quilter I knew how much it takes (after the auction went to Zooks's fabric store spent 75.00 just for part of a quilt top) But he was so very right it is hard to explain to someone who just says "can you make me a quilt". I did buy some tops at the auction to hand quilt more to support the fire company. I guess I am done venting for now - I hope everyone has a safe Labor Day weekend.