$70,000 quilt
04-04-2011, 05:08 AM
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Wow, that quilt is gorgeous. I too would have had a hard time selling it, but this woman sounds like she is a very grounded person & doesn't take life too seriously. I bet she would be a hoot to spend some time with!
As to the perception of wealthy people, I read an interesting article the other day. It said the main difference between us & the super rich (other than the size of the bank balance) is that the super rich live & breathe money 24/7. They constantly check the stock market, etc. Maybe if I had a lot of money I would feel differently, but to me that just doesn't seem like living! I don't want to be so obsessive that I miss the enjoyment of life. Of course this might have been just the opinion of the person who wrote the article too.
As to the perception of wealthy people, I read an interesting article the other day. It said the main difference between us & the super rich (other than the size of the bank balance) is that the super rich live & breathe money 24/7. They constantly check the stock market, etc. Maybe if I had a lot of money I would feel differently, but to me that just doesn't seem like living! I don't want to be so obsessive that I miss the enjoyment of life. Of course this might have been just the opinion of the person who wrote the article too.
04-04-2011, 05:35 AM
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If you think about it, this was a serendipitous happening for this artist. This lady is rich and was taking lessons from her. She sees the quilt and hears the comments and falls in love. And I do believe having money makes it easier to buy what you want, if you can get it. She wanted it, so she bought it. Maybe we aren't so lucky in the $$$ department. Or our priotities are different.
(Did you think this quilt looked small?) It has lovely work in it and I applaud the artist who put that price tag on it. I'll bet you lots of people were talking about it!
(Did you think this quilt looked small?) It has lovely work in it and I applaud the artist who put that price tag on it. I'll bet you lots of people were talking about it!
04-04-2011, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I read an article about being wealthy. To simplify it, spending $10 by the average consumer is the same as spending $100 to the well off, $1,000 to the wealthy, and $10,000 to the super rich. The Bill Gates of the world, it would be like spending $70 for the quilt.
You’re right Sue – it’s all relevant - I've seen some "art" I wouldn't pay much for – I remember several years ago over-hearing some ladies at a quilt show talking about a white on white I had made – (w/VERY DENSE HAND quilting making up the design – that had won 1st place)
“#1 – That is beautiful – how much do you think it would sell for?
#2 – I’m sure in the hundreds of dollars.
#1 – NO WAY! (very adamant) No quilt is worth several hundred $ - that’s just one solid piece of material w/some “sewing” on it.
#2 – But I’m sure it took A LOT of hours to “sew” all those stitches by hand.” :lol:
A friend w/me at the time stepped up & said “I would give her $1000 for it – needless to say the women thought she was crazy. (It was for my daughter & I wouldn’t have sold it anyway - the friend had the $ & did want to buy it)
Obviously you have to have an appreciation & understanding of quilting. Others 'collect or admire' things I don't understand how they can spend $$'s on, so it's all in what your taste is I guess.
Have a blessed day & may all your quilts be filled w/love.
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