Should I quit or just give away.
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2017
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Should I quit or just give away.
I have been trying to sell a few of my quilts and I have done pretty good. I am thinking of giving my baby quilts, lap quilts either to a homeless shelter or the nursing home. Sometimes I just think I will quit. My husband thinks I should not give anything away since I put so much times in each one. He is not selfish but thinks I have worked to hard to just give away. Do you all keep a bunch of your quilts, sell them or give away. I am needing to get rid of some. Thank you all in advance. Love this group.
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: North-East England
Posts: 681
I quilt and give away - to a children’s hospital charity and a local cancer charity.
I have enjoyed quilting for the last few years but we only have one of my quilts - a small throw - on the bed in our spare bedroom. We do not use a quilt on our bed nor do we have throws or cushions on our sofa or chairs as my husband doesn’t like them.
Quilting is my hobby. I would rather give my completed projects away than store them in a cupboard.
I have enjoyed quilting for the last few years but we only have one of my quilts - a small throw - on the bed in our spare bedroom. We do not use a quilt on our bed nor do we have throws or cushions on our sofa or chairs as my husband doesn’t like them.
Quilting is my hobby. I would rather give my completed projects away than store them in a cupboard.
#5
The majority of my quilts have been given as gifts to loved ones. I keep a few for myself. Every room in the house has at least one of my quilts. Quilts that I have sold were special orders. The client chose a pattern, colors and even fabrics I had the joy of making the quilt. I have a habit of making a duplicate of most of the quilts I sold only because I was in love with the pattern.
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 146
I honestly don't make a lot of quilts---but I sew for a few different charities. Chemo centers love small quilts--it's always so cold there. Homeless shelters---veterans hospitals.....it gives such a sense of pride & satisfaction to give to those less fortunate. Makes me count my blessings!
#8
I quilt for the joy of quilting. Quilts bring joy to others. Life has been good to me and I'm giving back now that I have the wherewithal to do so. I guess you and your DH will have to come to an agreement for a happy home.
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,111
I have sold some quilts, but I don't quilt to sell. I am afraid that I would feel frustrated and want to give up. I sew and donate most of my quilts.. then others are gifted. If i can sell some that's cool, but I don't expect that
#10
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,165
It is the process of quilting I enjoy, I give away far more than I keep. Look at it this way, we do not need to be paid to perform in order to enjoy singing. Quilting is something I do for joy and for me attaching a monetary value to it would spoil the experience.
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