Wow, that quilt is gorgeous. I too would have had a hard time selling it, but this woman sounds like she is a very grounded person & doesn't take life too seriously. I bet she would be a hoot to spend some time with!

As to the perception of wealthy people, I read an interesting article the other day. It said the main difference between us & the super rich (other than the size of the bank balance) is that the super rich live & breathe money 24/7. They constantly check the stock market, etc. Maybe if I had a lot of money I would feel differently, but to me that just doesn't seem like living! I don't want to be so obsessive that I miss the enjoyment of life. Of course this might have been just the opinion of the person who wrote the article too.

If you think about it, this was a serendipitous happening for this artist. This lady is rich and was taking lessons from her. She sees the quilt and hears the comments and falls in love. And I do believe having money makes it easier to buy what you want, if you can get it. She wanted it, so she bought it. Maybe we aren't so lucky in the $$$ department. Or our priotities are different.
(Did you think this quilt looked small?) It has lovely work in it and I applaud the artist who put that price tag on it. I'll bet you lots of people were talking about it!

that is a beautiful quilt. i spent 5 years working on a cathedral window quilt off and on alot doing it in the potholder size. how much could i get for that you reckon?

This is absolutely STUNNING – That is definitely a WORK OF ART!!! I looked at the pics on the link & a crazy quilt isn’t one I’ve ever longed to make, but I CERTAINLY admire the work that goes into them. If this one took a few years for her, I don’t think I could live long enough to do all those beautiful stitches she put into it.

You’re right Sue – it’s all relevant - I've seen some "art" I wouldn't pay much for – I remember several years ago over-hearing some ladies at a quilt show talking about a white on white I had made – (w/VERY DENSE HAND quilting making up the design – that had won 1st place)

“#1 – That is beautiful – how much do you think it would sell for?
#2 – I’m sure in the hundreds of dollars.
#1 – NO WAY! (very adamant) No quilt is worth several hundred $ - that’s just one solid piece of material w/some “sewing” on it.
#2 – But I’m sure it took A LOT of hours to “sew” all those stitches by hand.” :lol:

A friend w/me at the time stepped up & said “I would give her $1000 for it – needless to say the women thought she was crazy. (It was for my daughter & I wouldn’t have sold it anyway - the friend had the $ & did want to buy it)

Obviously you have to have an appreciation & understanding of quilting. Others 'collect or admire' things I don't understand how they can spend $$'s on, so it's all in what your taste is I guess.

Have a blessed day & may all your quilts be filled w/love.

What a beautiful quilt. Amazing. Well worth it

I swear, this is the smartest group of woman. You can answer any question asked :)

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I love this quilt!!!!!!
Finally, people are appreciating crazy quilts!

on wealth,
read the Book: Millionaire Next Door...we think they just spend their money, truth is they are rich, because they are more thrifty with their money than most ordinary folks!!!!

on wealth,
read the Book: Millionaire Next Door...we think they just spend their money, truth is they are rich, because they are more thrifty with their money than most ordinary folks!!!!

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