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Make sure it is hung out where people can see it. We had a silent auction and they left my quilt in the plastic bag. Although it was clear, it did not show very well and only sold for $60.00 (lap quilt). I agree with making the cash donation.
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An older pattern would fit the MUSEUM idea. How about a lap quilt.... simple. I agree with the comments above. Silent Auctions don't always bring in the value of the quilt. I wouldn't feel so bad if it was a simple patterned lap quilt. Do what your heart tells you.
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Personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of time making a quilt for an auction, something quick and easy, if at all. I would give them a donation of money instead, faster and you can decide how much to give them. Personal opinion
seamstome is right on though. A raffle is totally different and I would be willing to donate a quilt, but to do a raffle they need more time to get the tickets, and promote the raffle and the drawing, so I'm back to saying give them money. |
Silent auctions are awful for raising $ for expensive items like a queen size quilt. Either ask if it can be sold on a raffle or make a child's quilt. I think a child's quilt would be very appropriate for a fundraiser for a children's museum. You could even make 2 of them if you're feeling generous.
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I made a throw/small twin quilt for my grandson's football team. At first they wanted to just auction it at a game. I strongly suggested a raffle and they raised more than $1000. Go raffle if possible.
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Maybe make a gift card?? type offer for a quilt of their choice up to a certain amount for the basket. I think some people might be interested in a quilt of their choice.
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
our guild did a silent auction of a bunch of art quilts at this years show and so many of them didn't even get an opening bid.
the most one quilt went for in the silent auction was $45 - everyone agrees never to do the silent auction again. the sad thing is most of the people who come to our show are quilters and they didn't even bid up the quilts - its not just the general public that doesn't want to pay for quilts. |
If it is for a children's museum, perhaps something that would apeal to children and their parents, like an 'I spy' quilt, child-sized.
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Have you thought about something "children" themed. To tie in with the museum.
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In the most recent issue of the McCalls quilting magazine there is an article on tips for making an auction/raffle quilt that will sell for good money. I'd check that out to start with.
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