Hi everyone,

I had this idea awhile ago, and finally got around to production. I have a couple dozen made up now. My LQS thinks she can get $5.00 for one. I'd like to know what you all think about that price. FYI, thay are just under 3" tall, not including the hanging string.

I apologize, the fabrics came out a little dark in the photos.

That is really cute! If my LQS had them, I would definitely buy one.

Renee

Those are adorable! Don't know about the price but I would definitely buy one for my tree! Great job!!!

Adorable! Everyone will want one for their guild gift exchange.

cute, cute

Thats exactly what I was thinking....gift exchange!!! I love it! Those must be kinda smallish...hard to work with. I know my LQS would get more than 5 bucks. I don't think she sells anything for 5 bucks...well, maybe FQs... :wink:

Thank you all for the input.....will take all I can get!

I want one! Sew cute.

What nice ornaments..... just right for a special quilter!!

it rivals a Hallmark ornament. it's worth a lot more than $5, for sure. consider the time involved ... plus the supplies ... now add the "WOW!!!" factor.

Very clever! And very cute. Will $5 cover the cost of making them?

Thanks for all the great input!

sewsewquilter,
yes, $5.00 more than covers the cost of materials.
The rotary cutter and pincushion take the most time, making this one of those things for which I will never get paid for my time.
Right now I'm unemployed, so I do have a little crafting time, if I don't have to do a lot of running around.

I absolutely LOVE it!! That's darling, and I can't think of a quilter that wouldn't love to have one!

Those are adorable! I'll bet they sell quickly.

OMG! Those are darling. Great idea.

That is an absolute must for any quilter on your list!! I'd love one on my tree! Way cool - you should market those to LQS's across the nation!!

That is really cute. Looks like a great gift exchange item for quilds.

What a neat ornament for a quilter's Christmas tree. I love it.



ranger

Okay those are very cute. If you make enough I'll buy 3.

That is so cute, I want one!

Wow! thanks for the great response!

So $5.00 doesn't scare any of you?

Are you kidding? $5.00 does that pay for your supplies? I would take 3 of them but $5.00 is a bit low I think.

Those are wonderful! How did you make the rotary cutter and pincushion and cutting board? Very, very, clever.

I would definitely charge more than $5. Have you considered selling those and other similar items on etsy?

Love It.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would love to own one too!

Thats what I'm thinking....$5.00 is too low...

Now those are absolutely adorable! How quickly can you ship those out? Me thinks I'm not the only person around here who would like one. Check into postage, add that on along with the cost of a trip to the post office and let me know how much to send.

I'm thinking you could sell that at a LQS for at least 8.95, although I know they would cost more in your time. It's just when you see most ornaments, folks don't want to spend more than $10. So, if you charged 6.00 each to the retailer, then the LQS would charge 8.95 (they want a profit too), then I think it would sell well! There's some quilt shop owners here...what do you think?

Wow---those are just way too cute!! I would buy one for myself and several of my quilt buddies if I saw them at my LQS.

I would buy them even at $9.95...I agree though, topping $10. makes it harder to move.

I agree with esqmommy $8.95 sounds about right, make sure you find out how much the LQS is gonna sell them for. Are they going to buy them from you or consign. They will be more motivated to sell them if its part of their inventory. Label them so if someone who buys one can contact you later if they decide they want more. Was just at KMart and they have one thats NOT as cute as yours for $7.99

add a miniature spool of thread and a tiny pair of scissors and slap 8.95 on those adorable lil' dudes!

Whoa everybody!
dglvr & b.zang, you know I can't sell them right here! You'll have to think of another way to get them!

PamG, Esqmommy & Sandpat, I wouldn't pay $8.95 or $9.95!!!

PamG, what's this about Kmart? Is it the same idea? I'm crushed!

Marsye, they already take a long time to make, and you want me to add more? You're killing me! Actually, I am looking into the scissor option, but so far it looks like it would increase my expenses quite a bit. So I would offer either the rotary cutter and ruler, or the scissors.

I really appreciate all the response from everyone...But I'm still choking after the $8.95 suggestion!

What a wonderful idea. I think you should be getting (at least) $5. When you have a chance, look at the prices your LQS is getting for quilting related items such as charms, notecards, lanyards etc. That might help with the pricing dilemma. Wishing you well in your new endeavor.
Mary Ellen in Fl

I would buy one for $8.95. My first thought was would she mail me one for $10. I love it.

I do well on Ebay and Etsy. :wink:

You can't put them in the quilters buy sell and trade section of this board and sell them to us? Other people sell things in there that they made.

Where do I sign up to get a couple of these cuties????

How cute! I bet you sell out!

I think that $5.00 is NOT enough $ to charge for this too. I was looking at some regular ornaments in a discount store that other day (China) and they were more than $5.00! The time you took making them must be more than $5.00. I would love one or two also - for gifts!