judee0624

This is a very interesting thread because I am on the verge of selling quilts (I hope). I have decided to charge 3 times what the long arm quilter charges me for the quilting just to keep it simple. I think it works out to a bit less than what Klue was saying that she charges. I agree with her about "art" versus "bedding". You can get a quilt for $39.99 at some stores but it isn't a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

judee

kluedesigns

you should learn to quilt so you can keep all the money for yourself or at least ask for the volume or the "professional" discount.

Quilting Aggi

Actually a few years ago I had a piece of mine on consignment and they jumped it up 100%. I took the piece back saying it was highway robbery!!! I nearly choked when I found that one out!

I ended up giving the piece to a friend's mother for that Christmas. She loved it and I felt better.

I still sell my things, but lately it's through me. I haven't done the consignment thing for several years now.

Quiltgranny

Hi Quiltncrazy,

Wow, you really got burned, bad! I'm so sorry to hear of your misfortune. I don't expect that to happen to me, but yes, I will go in next week and ask for a contract or I'll take the quilt home. I've known these gals for over 12 years. You wouldn't think I get burned, but guess we never know. Still, I think they should be doing this right and on paper. Thanks for sharing your painful story.

Quiltgranny

Thanks Klue, for all those excellent marketing ideas! :D Much, much appreciated. I doubt I'll ever get to the point of having many quilts to sell, but, ya never know, right? I will definitely take you up on your offer when/if it's time.

We live in a small mountain town, although they're trying to be a 'destination place' for the folks coming through for skiing, fishing, RV'ing, etc. We will have our third annual Quilt Show this September, so I will be getting some exposure there as I am entering a quilt I made for hubby.

Currently, we're a fairly depressed area, but we do get the tourists, so there is hope. Again, thanks for all your wonderful ideas, I'll be hanging on to them.

Quiltgranny

I may end up giving this one away to, to a dear friend if things don't go well next week when I go in there and ask for a contract. Thanks for sharing your story, too. Too bad there are so many folks out there willing to stiff us. What's really surprising, is that some of them are quilters! :shock: I guess it takes all kinds.

Quiltgranny

Excellent point, and I happen to agree.

Esqmommy

Your contract with them should give you a set percentage of the sales price. In other words, they get say, 30% of the sales price, then if it sells for $100, you get $70 and they get $30. If they are buying it from you with the intent to resell it, then you can negotiate your price and not sorry about what they sell it for. you mentioned you like them and they weren't being dishonest, but if you're not getting a percentage, then I think there's problem. Although I am a lawyer, and by nature, I tend to sniff out problems...

judee0624

Klue,
I do FMQ on my smaller pieces but I have a teensy machine and am not about to try the big ones that the pros use. I would rather trust the quilting guy I have just started using. It is easier on me and I have more time to produce more product while he does the quilting.
judee

Kyiav10

NOTE: I have never doen this before but here is a suggestion. Have a written contract. When the quilt is sold the store gets to keep X% of the sale and the rest goes to you. So whatever it sells at they only keep the X% amount and you get the rest.

And have it in writing. When it sells, make sure you are given a receipt and contact info. of the buyer so you can double check what they paid for it. Just my thoughts. Again I have not done this before.

Kyia