Lap size quilts (only a few though, mostly as samples)...the things that I found sold the most where smaller/less expensive items. Little hand puppets made from fake fur and had embroidered features; Feed Sack dish towels (we bought some, but mostly used 100% cotton muslin to make them from)..hand embroidered (can be machine embroidered in a redwork type stitch). Potholders, quilted casserole dish covers (lots of free patterns online), Quilted lunch bags with a velcro closing...we used a paper lunch bag to get the pattern. Crocheted ornaments, baked goods always went well, especially those made sugar free and sold by the square/slice. Remember to check the local laws on what you can legally sell. Raffles are usually taboo... you may need a special permit, etc.
We sold out of quilted aprons...used orphan blocks, quilted as the "bib" part of the aprons, and plain as the pockets...just lined with fabric the apron was made of.
Originally Posted by
Central Ohio Quilter
I am suddenly finding myself retired, and trying to decide what to do with my time. One of my ideas (I have lots) is to make some kind of quilted items to sell at craft show.
What have you made to sell that sell well and make the best money for the time it takes to make? I am thinking that bed sized quilts take so much time to make compared to the amount of time they take to make! What sells well? Purses? Wall hangings? Pot holders? What other ideas have you made to sell that sell well?
Are there any other considerations for selling items at craft shows?
Any other ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks!