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Old 02-25-2012, 08:51 AM
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Qltmom
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I had a quilters garage sale. I advertised it in quild newsletters and by word of mouth. Newpaper ads were made clear that I was NOT selling quilts. Quilt stores are not much of an option for help.The real work is before you open the door. You need to measurre each piece and mark its length. I then made a sign that stated the prices of 1/2 yds, FQ, etc. If there was an inch or so over, I still put it in the 1/2 yd and did't mess with charging extra. I put each group in a marked box of size and set them out on tables. I had books and other stuff priced and on display. Magazines were free. The books and leftover magazines went to the library book sale. There was some fabric left over and I either kept it or donated it to churches, Linus groups, etc. and took it off taxes. I held it in my garage, put up a note there was "no potty", and got some friends to help. I was surprised at the turnout and how much stuff I got rid of. I marked the prices reasonably and while I didn't make too much money, I did not do too bad. Hope this helps
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