Lesson learned
08-09-2013, 07:56 AM
#61
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I donated a quilt to a local organization with the stipulation that it be raffled instead of auctioned. They raised $450. A friend donated one of her quilts to another group and it was auctioned. She ended up buying it back for $50. She wasn't about to let it go to a stranger for so little money.
08-09-2013, 08:00 AM
#62
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: BC. Canada
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Thanks everyone. I know the benefit has discussed this situation for in the future. I was not asked to donate I just did this because breast cancer is a cause I am dear too. I had my mammogram on Wed and they have found a spot on my left breast that they need to keep an eye one. They do not think it is anything to be concerned with, but I guess I will still worry until I get the all clear. This is the first time I have had anything show on a mammogram, but I guess that is not so uncommon. As stated in the future I will not be donating anything like this again. I went to a church lunch yesterday and someone asked when my quilt would be displayed in the hospital. The person that bought it spoke right up and said you mean MY quilt. Thank goodness that GOD was holding my tongue. I appreciate all the nice compliments.
08-09-2013, 08:01 AM
#63
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Location: Atlanta, GA
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I donated a quilt to a charity last year. They wanted to put it in their silent auction for fundraising. I told her they would not get much for it. She replied oh, no, I'd be surprised what people would pay....maybe even $50!
Clueless.......
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08-09-2013, 08:47 AM
#65
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Liberty, Indiana
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My sister-in-law made a quilt for Relay for Life with licensed fabrics and it sold for far less than she had in it. She was devastated when the person who purchased it wanted another one just like it for the same price.
08-09-2013, 09:22 AM
#66
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Desert Southwest
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Beautiful work. Whoever was in charge of the auction should know better than to let a piece like that go for $150...or stop auctioning the work of others. At the very least s/he should have asked you for a reserve number, minimum, to start the bidding. If it didn't sell, well, you could donate it or do what you thing appropriate. The decision should always rest with the artist. Sorry about this, for you. This is obviously done with love and you gave it a lot of thought.
08-09-2013, 10:11 AM
#67
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Location: Lowell, MA
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What a stunning quilt - you did a fantastic job. At least the quilt will be displayed for all to see, rather than tucked away somewhere hidden from view. The person buying the quilt obviously had no idea of what it costs to make a quilt. Your heart was in the right place and you did a wonderful by making the quilt and donating it. God bless.
08-09-2013, 11:48 AM
#68
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I made a quilt to raffle in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care in the UK. I organised a tea party and as part of that the quilt was to be raffled, I sold a lot of tickets beforehand at 50p (about 75c) a ticket. I was thrilled to make £280 ( around $420). If I had auctioned it I would have been lucky to get the material costs. All in I made £800 (around $1200) for the charity. I think a raffle is always the way to go with raising funds from quilts.
08-09-2013, 12:45 PM
#69
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wallace, Michigan
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I agree. I suggested a raffle, but they didn't seem interested in doing it that way. I took it to my Red Hat Luncheon before the benefit and the ladies wanted to buy tickets. I could have sold $150 in raffle tickets there.
I made a quilt to raffle in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care in the UK. I organised a tea party and as part of that the quilt was to be raffled, I sold a lot of tickets beforehand at 50p (about 75c) a ticket. I was thrilled to make £280 ( around $420). If I had auctioned it I would have been lucky to get the material costs. All in I made £800 (around $1200) for the charity. I think a raffle is always the way to go with raising funds from quilts.
08-09-2013, 03:34 PM
#70
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Location: Morganton, Ga
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That is the reason classic car sellers put a reserve on some special cars up for auction. Your quilt is just stunning and deserves accolades. I will give a quilt away before I sell it for less than it is worth.
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