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Old 04-26-2012, 07:15 AM
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Tuxedo Mom
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May I suggest looking around for an Arts Council or other artists group in your area? My younger sister is a self-taught (awesome) weaver who makes incredible rugs out of furniture upholstery selvage. Her rugs are plushy, comfy and very comfortable and she was selling them for peanuts at local craft sales. She joined the Artist Council and her prices have increased modestly, but the increase in sales has been dramatic. When people go to an "Art Event" they know they are looking at true artwork and that it will cost more than $30 at Walmart. She no longer has an issue with wanting to hold on to all of her precious "babies" because she knows they are going to a good home with someone who really appreciates them. And the rate of word-of-mouth orders has skyrocketed almost as much as the orders from previous buyers who want one or two or four more rugs for their homes. When you consider the time and cost of making a quilt, you are thinking of artwork and should be going someplace where your art is truly appreciated.
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