Painted Shoe Quilt Help Needed, please read
06-26-2011, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
Originally Posted by spinnergs
I think very few quilters would want to paint their own shoes. Most feel that painting is harder to do and would not be interested in that version but if you offer preprinted squares in a kit (like computer printed from the original) I feel they would sell like hotcakes. Even applique patterns would do better in my opinion.
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Keep your thoughts coming; it's very helpful to me.
How does applique even come close to this masterpiece? If one is wanting to emulate yours, QuiltingAddict, I would think the only option would be to use pre-printed fabric ..... or if one is able, to paint your own.
Size ... with sashing/borders, I think 9" would keep it more controlled in size ... and could still work nicely as a wall hanging.
06-26-2011, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
I know for a fact that several hundred of you great quilters watched the making of Head over Heels, my painted shoe quilt. I would really like to pick your brains and get opinions as to my next step. Would you respond back to this post and answer three questions for me, since it's people like you that would be my target market.
1. Would you be more likely to buy a paper pattern with good instructions or 9 - 12" already printed blocks?
2. If you chose the paper, would you want it to be for painting or for applique?
3. No matter which you chose, what would you expect the cost to be?
Thanks for being a part of my focus group!! before I launch my Blog!
1. Would you be more likely to buy a paper pattern with good instructions or 9 - 12" already printed blocks?
2. If you chose the paper, would you want it to be for painting or for applique?
3. No matter which you chose, what would you expect the cost to be?
Thanks for being a part of my focus group!! before I launch my Blog!
06-26-2011, 05:33 AM
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I would purchase preprinted shoe fabric. There is no way I could paint them. Applique would be nice, but not the same.
If it were a printed pattern, I'd like applique.
I don't think I would ever be able to pay more than $20 for a pattern. That's just a mental block with me.
If it were a printed pattern, I'd like applique.
I don't think I would ever be able to pay more than $20 for a pattern. That's just a mental block with me.
06-26-2011, 05:35 AM
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I absolutely love your quilt. My hands are not steady, so painting and even applique is overwhelming. I would love to buy your shoe fabric panels, as my daughter would love this quilt.
Please keep us posted when you begin to market your products. Thank you.
Please keep us posted when you begin to market your products. Thank you.
06-26-2011, 06:00 AM
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1. Would you be more likely to buy a paper pattern with good instructions or 9 - 12" already printed blocks? Blocks
2. If you chose the paper, would you want it to be for painting or for applique? Applique
3. No matter which you chose, what would you expect the cost to be?
10-15 bucks
2. If you chose the paper, would you want it to be for painting or for applique? Applique
3. No matter which you chose, what would you expect the cost to be?
10-15 bucks
06-26-2011, 06:12 AM
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Personally, I would love an applique pattern in the $10-$20 range.
I think that if you were to create a fabric line with printed panels it would sell very well.
Have you thought about a companion print of say purses or hats?
I think that if you were to create a fabric line with printed panels it would sell very well.
Have you thought about a companion print of say purses or hats?
06-26-2011, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
Originally Posted by spinnergs
I think very few quilters would want to paint their own shoes. Most feel that painting is harder to do and would not be interested in that version but if you offer preprinted squares in a kit (like computer printed from the original) I feel they would sell like hotcakes. Even applique patterns would do better in my opinion.
Georgia
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Keep your thoughts coming; it's very helpful to me.
06-26-2011, 06:23 AM
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I am still confused, (imagine that!), but do you mean a pre-printed panel in color, or pre-printed in black outline to either paint or applique on? I am conflicted as to which I would prefer, either way.
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