Stitchnripper

I make quilts for people sometimes and am happy to gift them. I am not a high volume producer and right now enjoy the ones I make. One day they will all get donated.

Jordan

I make a lot of quilts but never sell any. I just make for family. I donate fabrics to a friend and once in awhile our little sewing group gets together and we make bibs for folks in nursing homes. It is a fulfilling feeling.

Onebyone

Do you make quilts to sell quilts? If so then that is a business and you need to use business tactics to sell. A yard sale approach won't work very long as you are experiencing that now. Donating and giving a quilt is a wonderful thing I wish everyone could hear Jenny Doan's talk on this subject. Tears flow!

Jannie

First, most of my quilts go to charity. I have made quilts for family, friends, and myself. I have made a few quilts on special request that I was paid for. I did not start quilting to make money but because of an interest in doing so.
Second, If you can sell quilts and make money, more power to you. I say do what makes you happy.

sewingsuz

I have given quilts I made to friends and family, I made some children quilts to the children's hospital. I have given baby quilts as a baby shower gift. I don't make that many but do love the hobby. I think I only sold one throw size quilt.

cashs_mom

I only make a few quilts a year. I keep some and give some as gifts. I use a quilt on my bed and have several in the den upstairs. I love quilts! I love making them and I love the way they feel when I'm snuggling under them with the dogs.

katiebear1

Wow you all are really generous. I only make a few a year and I keep most of them. I don't have a large family but everyone has a quilt I made. I only make ones that I like. I think if I had to make one to order I wouldn't enjoy it.

nlgh

Growing up, getting the presents was the important thing. As an adult the getting became less important and now the giving is more fun and fulfilling than the getting. So I would probably gift them to a hospital or organization that needs that needs quilts to the hurt and/or needy. I would feel more blessed than the recipient. Go with your heart.

charmednmissouri

Every one I have made has either been given to a family member, was a quilt of valor for a local veteran, or made for a special occasion. I plan to make a couple to donate to our school for a raffle this year

wildyard

Very well said and I agree completely. I make mostly comfort quilts which I donate in my community. I gives me a purpose and brings joy for many, including myself.