To sell or not
#61
Put the right price on yourself and the worth of your craft - otherwise you are underselling both. You must not work for slave labour prices, but you also have to be realistic about the prices you put onto the items. I think they should be admired and used and not put in a cupboard, and you can always take photos of what you do.
The first time I started selling, some people thought I was putting too high of a price on things, but I don't worry now, as I generally sell more than 50% of what I enter into exhibitions and all that is doing is re-couping the money I have already spent to make the items. If you are too sick to enjoy or even make the items that defeats the purpose as well. I would encourage you to stay healthy in mind and spirit and finances by selling some of your creations.
The first time I started selling, some people thought I was putting too high of a price on things, but I don't worry now, as I generally sell more than 50% of what I enter into exhibitions and all that is doing is re-couping the money I have already spent to make the items. If you are too sick to enjoy or even make the items that defeats the purpose as well. I would encourage you to stay healthy in mind and spirit and finances by selling some of your creations.
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Originally Posted by PegD
First of all you need to take your medicine, no matter what. And second, wouldn't you want someone to enjoy the beautiful work you do instead of it sitting in a closet? You can always take pictures of them to remind you. Some people that can't do the beautiful work you do, would pay lots of money to have them.
#65
There's nothing wrong with selling your creations. Lots of people would jump at the chance to buy a wonderful handmade quilt. Just don't sell your work too cheap. That hurts everybody, especially you. To get a good idea of pricing, look at some of the prices on Etsy for comparable pieces. I sell bags on Etsy, and needlecases, but I will tell you there is SO MUCH STUFF listed on Etsy that it's hard to get your items seen... It takes a while for things to sell, usually. If you have a local shop that would take them on consignment, they might move faster than on Etsy.
#66
Your Dh can wrap himself up in one of your creations to keep warm. and look at the pretty pictures you've made But can they love him hold him and kiss him I think not your way more important to him the the pretties you make for yourself . TAKE YOUR MEDICINE and be there for him.
#69
Originally Posted by crashnquilt
Contact your doctor or pharmacy, there are several programs out there that you might even be able to get your medicines free! I can appreciate the wanting to help with finances because of the time of year, BUT, that is not going to do you any good if you are sick or in the hospital because you haven't taken your meds! If you are on social security or disability contact them to see if they have a program for you to help with medical costs and prescriptions.
If you are interested in selling you should go to Etsy, you will get a better price and find an audience that will appreciate your work.
#70
Originally Posted by PegD
First of all you need to take your medicine, no matter what. And second, wouldn't you want someone to enjoy the beautiful work you do instead of it sitting in a closet? You can always take pictures of them to remind you. Some people that can't do the beautiful work you do, would pay lots of money to have them.
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