Charity/Donation????i don't know what to call it
07-14-2011, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Lovely quilt!
Is it a raffled? Or an auction? If it's legal in your state, I would ask those in charge to sell raffle tickets for the quilt instead of doing an auction -- tends to bring in a *lot* more money. I personally refuse to donate a quilt to a cause unless it will be raffled off (and they allow enough time before the event to sell as many tickets as possible). $1 per ticket is good, with 6 tickets for $5.
There is another recent thread here about charity quilts and how so many of them "go" for less than the cost of the materials in them at auctions, especially silent auctions. Raffles are so much better.....
Is it a raffled? Or an auction? If it's legal in your state, I would ask those in charge to sell raffle tickets for the quilt instead of doing an auction -- tends to bring in a *lot* more money. I personally refuse to donate a quilt to a cause unless it will be raffled off (and they allow enough time before the event to sell as many tickets as possible). $1 per ticket is good, with 6 tickets for $5.
There is another recent thread here about charity quilts and how so many of them "go" for less than the cost of the materials in them at auctions, especially silent auctions. Raffles are so much better.....
:thumbup: Yeah! I would hate to see this beautiful quilt go for little especially as the family needs financial help. Also I think many people would love to help but might not be able to donated a large sum at once while they could participated with a raffle.
07-14-2011, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Charming
I have been told the Serenity prayer is for people who are recovering from drug addection or going AA meetings so i am not sure any more. Any suggestions of where i can buy prayers panels?
Originally Posted by VickyS
How about doing the Serenity Prayer? Or the Lord's Prayer?
Both might be very appropriate for them.
Both might be very appropriate for them.
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07-14-2011, 05:04 AM
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it is a beautiful quilt with great quilting. i, too, have to learn that when a gift is given, it is no longer mine. the giftee can do what they want/need to do with it. i hope they get a great price at the auction.
07-14-2011, 05:46 AM
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Thank you all so very much for your warm and sweet comments. I really appreciate and it means a lot to me.
I will be busy today trying to find a panel that i could do very fast since i am leaving to the east coast within 10 days, and i need to make something fast.
Thanks again
I will be busy today trying to find a panel that i could do very fast since i am leaving to the east coast within 10 days, and i need to make something fast.
Thanks again
07-14-2011, 06:53 AM
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It is beautiful! Your son did a wonderful job quilting. Here is my suggestion from the mother - make another center panel and embroider the Lord's Prayer. The added handwork takes a lot but she will feel your love and caring every time she looks at it.
07-14-2011, 06:56 AM
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You lost me what should i do with the center panel?
Originally Posted by Uncle Cheryl
It is beautiful! Your son did a wonderful job quilting. Here is my suggestion from the mother - make another center panel and embroider the Lord's Prayer. The added handwork takes a lot but she will feel your love and caring every time she looks at it.
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