You've got to be kidding me
#11
And remember, the folks who sew have, most of the time, done their work to save money. It was thought that anyone could do it, so the work had little or no value.
But to people who do not sew, these handmade quilts ARE valuable and collectible. The creations are more than they could possibly dream of doing, so they are willing to pay more for them.
I remember when I was young, EVERYONE could sew. There was no value to what you sewed except for the pride in workmanship and design. Now we have several generations of folks who have never sewed a stitch.
Perhaps it is these folks who really understand what their work is worth, and we are the ones who don't.....
I would sure like to see how many of these have sold in the past, and what the prices were.
But to people who do not sew, these handmade quilts ARE valuable and collectible. The creations are more than they could possibly dream of doing, so they are willing to pay more for them.
I remember when I was young, EVERYONE could sew. There was no value to what you sewed except for the pride in workmanship and design. Now we have several generations of folks who have never sewed a stitch.
Perhaps it is these folks who really understand what their work is worth, and we are the ones who don't.....
I would sure like to see how many of these have sold in the past, and what the prices were.
#12
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these are expensie, but people routinely pay that much and MORE for traditional artwork, so I really don't see a problem with it! I think that it is the highest compliment to the quilting world that someone would be willing to pay that much money for a quilted piece of art!
#13
Originally Posted by key4unc
Check this one out. It's only $61,000
http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/qui...gsOfADream.htm
http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/qui...gsOfADream.htm
http://www.bryerpatch.com/faq/marketing.htm
If she enjoys making her quilts, and can make $15+ an hour for them I say "Go For It" I never thought about how much of the selling price could go for commissions...I thought 15% - 20% it never entered my mind that if could be over 50%
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i guess it depends on your market audience and what people in your area are willing to pay for art.
i went the the Empire Quilting Guild Show in NYC and the quilts on display for sale top out around $7000.
of course these were stunning quilts and in my opinion well worth the price and if i wasn't a quilt artist myself i would have no problem paying that price.
the biggest problem i see with this is people tend to want to see the work up close before they're willing to shell out that kind of money.
i went the the Empire Quilting Guild Show in NYC and the quilts on display for sale top out around $7000.
of course these were stunning quilts and in my opinion well worth the price and if i wasn't a quilt artist myself i would have no problem paying that price.
the biggest problem i see with this is people tend to want to see the work up close before they're willing to shell out that kind of money.
#15
Originally Posted by key4unc
Check this one out. It's only $61,000
http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/qui...gsOfADream.htm
http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/qui...gsOfADream.htm
NOT buy that quilt. I am not in that league, but it is nice to think that someone who poured their heart, soul and physical capabilities into that quilt will be rewarded financially.
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Originally Posted by key4unc
Check this one out. It's only $61,000
http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/qui...gsOfADream.htm
http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/qui...gsOfADream.htm
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