This is not a quilting item but it does sell. Take yarn wrap it around to nail that are about 6 inch apart. Take another piece of yarn and tie it around about one inch from the nail. This will made a head of the worm. Glue on eyes and tie on the poem that reads. Weather Worm:Hang me outside.Tie on laminated poem.
If I'm moving, you know it's windy!
If I'm wet, you know it's raining!
If I'm white you know it's snowing!!!!
If I'm stiff, you know it's freezing!!!!
You can sell them for a dollar

sling bags (messanger type) microwave bowls, large potholders (10" sq)

Mug Rugs they are quick and easy and are suppose to be popular this year.

Such a cute idea in reference to nail worm with poem1

I participated in the craft sale at our retirement village this month. I did sell quite a few of the 44 things I made, and was surprised at some that didn't sell.
Those that sold well were:
Christmas neckties
wristlet purses with wrist straps
bedside bags (Got orders to make some with longer flaps and velcro for wheelchair bags
3-d white felt doves ornaments
bone-shaped neck pillows
plastic bag holders

I also made covers for Kleenex boxes that looked like Santa's body and candy jars made from vases with felt features to look like Santa. To my surprise these didn't sell well.

ornaments, especially for the pets gofast

I'm a new quilter and was wondering what potato bags are?

Does anyone know where to get a pattern for them at? The small picture frames also?

Good luck at your craft fair; I used to sell at them all the time,but I did cross stitch back then.

MaryKathryn

See the attached web page. It is for making fabric pine cones. They are supper easy and fast. You use a sytrafoam egg. I have made several and they are really neat. Hope this helps.http://www.capecodquilters.com/pinec...structions.pdf

Tissue holders are quick to make and don't need to be Christmas fabric. Buy multi-packs of tissues in the dollar store, use a variety of fabrics, put them in a basket so people can dig in, and sell them for $3. Worked for me.

One things that ALWAYS sells at our guild fundraisers (and at the various churches' fundraisers our members sew/quilt for) are small bags - not purses. Best point of all: THES ARE MAJOR SCRAP & STASH BUSTERS. Many people bought these bags to use to put smaller gifts in (such as a gift card or two with candy, or some sewing notions or items everyone could use (rotary cutter blade packs, special thread, marking pencil)

Best selling items' patterns:

1. Stitchin Sisters "SNAP HAPPY"
http://www.ericas.com/sewing/patterns/58951b.jpg
Actually, check out ALL of the "snap" line of patterns; these items close using a metal carpenters tape. The fabric tabs make this especially helpful for seniors and kids who have trouble grabbing/pulling zippers.

2. Little Scraps from This and That "ABBY'S TREASURE BOX"
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/patterns/31282b.jpg
Although this bag specifically uses charms, you can get the basic idea of the small boxy design, and do your own thing without charm squares.

3. Sweet Treasures "PEEK-A-BOO BAG"
http://www.createforless.com/Sweet+T...pid176598.aspx
This is a wonderful item because most of the front panel of the bag is clear vinyl, so you can see what's inside. This is great for travel or for sewing/quilting projects.

4. Cotton Way "SEW EASY BAGS"
http://www.ericas.com/sewing/patterns/A10041b.jpg
People liked the embellishment possibilities as well as the versatility of the shapes