If you are not selling your quilts, what do you do with all your quilts that you hav?
12-27-2012, 11:42 AM
#51
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As several have mentioned above I make complicated quilts slowly. If I were in a hurry I'd buy a blanket.
I also quit buying fabric in 2001, just made financial common sense.
All my quilts are double sided, halving the batting needed and halving the storage space required.
I use all my quilts on our bed, rotating them out every 3 weeks to a month.
Use them, quilts were made to be loved. And I can't imagine ever thinking my quilts were too good for me to use.
That makes me sad. By the time I get 2-400 hours into a quilt it darn well is good enough to use and I'm worth it
I also quit buying fabric in 2001, just made financial common sense.
All my quilts are double sided, halving the batting needed and halving the storage space required.
I use all my quilts on our bed, rotating them out every 3 weeks to a month.
Use them, quilts were made to be loved. And I can't imagine ever thinking my quilts were too good for me to use.
That makes me sad. By the time I get 2-400 hours into a quilt it darn well is good enough to use and I'm worth it
12-27-2012, 12:19 PM
#52
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I have been quilting about 5 or so years now and have made about 65 quilts. I give them away. I give many to the abused women's shelter, single mothers for themselves and their child and baby showers at church. When someone I know is married I give one on their first anniversary. I am keeping 13 for myself (only 1 at present) and giving the rest away. I feel it is my way to give back to the community.
12-27-2012, 05:05 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by Prism99
If I had this issue, I would look for a shelter for abused women (can be difficult to connect with one as these places tend to be kept as secret as possible). Many arrive with children and next-to-nothing in hand, so a quilt for each one would be a fabulous gift. With turnover, you would also always have some newcomers in need.
12-28-2012, 05:57 AM
#58
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I too have many quilts and have given away many. I use my quilts for decorating. As runners on beds, on quilt racks, on couches, folded in glass case (made for dishes). Even use them on tables. I enjoy looking around and remembering working on the quilt or where I bought fabric. Also enjoy the warmth quilts bring to a home. Enjoy them!!!
12-28-2012, 06:00 AM
#59
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Originally Posted by ArtsyOne
My understanding (although I haven't tried it myself) is that Etsy listings are free.
I have an Etsy shop for my crochet designs. There are quite a few quilters out there that use Etsy - and Craigslist which is free however you'd have to meet the person to do the transaction. I have seen a lot of quilts and crocheted/knitted items for sale in Craigslist.
12-28-2012, 06:26 AM
#60
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Give them to others.
Originally Posted by joym
I am a fabric horder. I love fabric. And I love, love, love to make quilts. I am from a very small family and they all have quilts. I have donated many, many ,many quilts and knitted/crochet blankets. I have a small house and hard to find a place to display so many. I would really like to sell them as I could use the money....but not tech savvy. I could even barter. Anyone in the same predicament as me? Any suggestions or comments will be welcomed.
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