question about price for homemade baby quilt - The DIS Discussion Forums

mommytoe · 04-23-2009, 10:51 AM

my ds is having a fund raising yard sale to raise money for supplies to put mile markers/trail signs on the new walking trails.

This is his Eagle project so he has to raise the money.

I was thinking about donating a couple of homemade baby quilts. I have never sold these (just give them away.) I have no idea what price he should mark them. do you think he could get $10 a piece for them?

Would you pay $10 for a homemade baby quilt? Maybe that is way to high a price.

java · 04-23-2009, 10:55 AM

I would pay $10! Around here the local church sells them for around $25.
And GOOD FOR YOUR SON!!

disneyslp · 04-23-2009, 10:56 AM

I personally think that is too low of a price. I would at least ask $20. However, you are the one selling it so what you are comfortable asking is what you should price the quilt for. I think the proceeds are going toward a wonderful cause.

agnes! · 04-23-2009, 11:10 AM

Maybe you could take the quilts by a baby-store and ask them how much they would charge for them to get an idea what your quilts would go for in your area.

If permitted where you are, I would also consider selling raffle-tickets - maybe for $2 each? If you think you'll get a large crowd and if you sell 10 or 20 tickets per quilt, that could net you $20-$40 per quilt.

agnes!
PS - Yeah, I also $10 is too low a price.

ETA: Since this is for hiking/walking trail signs, has he approached any sporting-goods stores or hiking clubs in the area? They might be willing to make some contributions.

ADisneyQueen · 04-23-2009, 11:22 AM

Your price is way too low. I paid $130 for a handmade baby quilt at an Amish quilt store in OH. It had a lot of hand embroidered animals on it,thus the high price. I would charge at least $25 for a simple quilt.

The Mystery Machine · 04-23-2009, 12:18 PM

Can you float us a picture? How many hours did you put into making the quilt? That might give me a better idea for a price.

babytrees · 04-23-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mystery Machine

Can you float us a picture? How many hours did you put into making the quilt? That might give me a better idea for a price.

I gotta agree.

But I know $10 is way too low for a brand new quilt

Darcy03231 · 04-23-2009, 12:47 PM

I think $10 is way too low. I like the raffle idea. I know our church does a quilt raffle each year at the fair (full size) and they end up making $700-$1000 on the raffle.

mommytoe · 04-23-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mystery Machine

Can you float us a picture? How many hours did you put into making the quilt? That might give me a better idea for a price.

I am still working on them. I have not even started sewing. I am still trying different arrangements to see what looks best.

agnes! · 04-23-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mommytoe

I am still working on them. I have not even started sewing. I am still trying different arrangements to see what looks best.

Maybe you could make up one or two to sell or raffle & then perhaps also, having those actual quilts on hand for display, raffle off or sell a custom-made/personalized quilt, baby's name, blue for a boy, pink for a girl, etc.

agnes!

disneybound2010 · 04-23-2009, 01:34 PM

After all the time and effort you put into making it, $10 is WAY too low! I would ask at least $20 and I think that may still be on the low end.

I had two given to me as presents at my baby shower, both handmade, and of all the gifts I received, these mean more to me than anything else. I couldn't begin to put a price tag on them!

Congrats to your son for working on his Eagle Scout project. That is a pretty big deal and something to be quite proud of!

MovieJunkie · 04-23-2009, 01:34 PM

I think $10 is totally reasonable. I would expect something closer to $30.

clh2 · 04-23-2009, 02:06 PM

Just as a comparison - I was outbid at a silent auction for a quilted table runner. I stopped bidding when the price hit $40. I do not know what the final price was.

I also think it should not be priced less than $20.

C.Ann · 04-23-2009, 04:38 PM

I have made baby quilts, twin size quilts, and full size quilts in the past..

$10???????? I would grab it - and go running through the streets screaming about the great bargain I got!! Does that answer your question?

I agree with the others.. If they are pretty and of a good quality, I would pay much more!

And congrats to your son.. What a great kid!

Ephany · 04-23-2009, 04:45 PM

$10 is way low. My DD was given a handmade wall quilt when she was born and I'm fairly sure it cost around $50. I'd imagine at least $25 for your quilts, although I like the raffle idea also.

04-23-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
mommytoe DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 580	question about price for homemade baby quilt my ds is having a fund raising yard sale to raise money for supplies to put mile markers/trail signs on the new walking trails. This is his Eagle project so he has to raise the money. I was thinking about donating a couple of homemade baby quilts. I have never sold these (just give them away.) I have no idea what price he should mark them. do you think he could get $10 a piece for them? Would you pay $10 for a homemade baby quilt? Maybe that is way to high a price. __________________ Mary, wife to James (married 5/25/91) and mother to JT 3/97(Eagle Scout) , Susie 10/97 and Gladys 3/02

04-23-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
disneyslp Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southwest Georgia Posts: 76	I personally think that is too low of a price. I would at least ask $20. However, you are the one selling it so what you are comfortable asking is what you should price the quilt for. I think the proceeds are going toward a wonderful cause. __________________

04-23-2009, 11:10 AM	#4
agnes! sigh He had a yowl that could peel paper I would never joke around about making money My AI Loser Tag Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: South of Old Town Posts: 10,664	Maybe you could take the quilts by a baby-store and ask them how much they would charge for them to get an idea what your quilts would go for in your area. If permitted where you are, I would also consider selling raffle-tickets - maybe for $2 each? If you think you'll get a large crowd and if you sell 10 or 20 tickets per quilt, that could net you $20-$40 per quilt. agnes! PS - Yeah, I also $10 is too low a price. ETA: Since this is for hiking/walking trail signs, has he approached any sporting-goods stores or hiking clubs in the area? They might be willing to make some contributions. __________________ ...When did this happen...my kid's an academic College SOPHOMORE??... this spot still sacred to Those no longer here - you are not forgotten........... (also remembering all the pets who have owned me, including "James", "Sugar", "Gabriel" & "Nancy") Thanks to Grumpy Pirate I sometimes do have a seasonal smilie. I also remember when American Idol was GOOD. Do not read beauty magazines...they will only make you feel UGLY.

04-23-2009, 11:22 AM	#5
ADisneyQueen DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PA Posts: 3,346	Your price is way too low. I paid $130 for a handmade baby quilt at an Amish quilt store in OH. It had a lot of hand embroidered animals on it,thus the high price. I would charge at least $25 for a simple quilt. __________________ Our Family DH Me DD16 DD12, DC 18 RIP, DC 1 Dec.2001-First family trip to WDW, ASMovies Nov.2003-CSR,Oct. 2004-Offsite at HIFS(now Nick Hotel)March 2006-POP,Easter March 2008- POP Christmas 2009-CBR and RI Seaworld,June 2012-POP Aug 2013- LM at AOA and CSR?

04-23-2009, 12:18 PM	#6
The Mystery Machine DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 41,652	Can you float us a picture? How many hours did you put into making the quilt? That might give me a better idea for a price. __________________ Begin what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity.

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04-23-2009, 10:55 AM	#2
java I am embracing the Turkey Butt We have the mentally insane lab and the incredibly flatulent Bulldog I'm the mean wife Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 19,368	I would pay $10! Around here the local church sells them for around $25. And GOOD FOR YOUR SON!!

04-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#8
Darcy03231 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,287	I think $10 is way too low. I like the raffle idea. I know our church does a quilt raffle each year at the fair (full size) and they end up making $700-$1000 on the raffle.

04-23-2009, 01:34 PM	#11
disneybound2010 MMMM Cooooookies! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West By Gosh Virginia Posts: 895	After all the time and effort you put into making it, $10 is WAY too low! I would ask at least $20 and I think that may still be on the low end. I had two given to me as presents at my baby shower, both handmade, and of all the gifts I received, these mean more to me than anything else. I couldn't begin to put a price tag on them! Congrats to your son for working on his Eagle Scout project. That is a pretty big deal and something to be quite proud of! __________________ Me DH DS(4)

04-23-2009, 01:34 PM	#12
MovieJunkie Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 152	I think $10 is totally reasonable. I would expect something closer to $30.

04-23-2009, 02:06 PM	#13
clh2 I am the Pixie Stick NARC at my house Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,676	Just as a comparison - I was outbid at a silent auction for a quilted table runner. I stopped bidding when the price hit $40. I do not know what the final price was. I also think it should not be priced less than $20. __________________ signing off - clh "WONDER" ful trip 10/2003 followed by a couple of days at the Swan I want a real countdown timer again!

04-23-2009, 04:38 PM	#14
C.Ann We'll remember when... No time for green bananas When the going gets tough, she gets the Palmolive!! If I knew we were going to be graded here, I might try harder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,885	I have made baby quilts, twin size quilts, and full size quilts in the past.. $10???????? I would grab it - and go running through the streets screaming about the great bargain I got!! Does that answer your question? I agree with the others.. If they are pretty and of a good quality, I would pay much more! And congrats to your son.. What a great kid! __________________ C.Ann ----------------- "Maturity begins when we're content to be right about something without finding it necessary to prove that someone else is wrong.." ~ Author Unknown ---------------------------------------- "I wrote your name in the sand, but the waves washed it away. I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away. So I wrote your name in my heart, and that’s where it will stay.." "We won't be sad, we'll be glad for all the life we've had and we'll remember when...."

04-23-2009, 04:45 PM	#15
Ephany DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,102	$10 is way low. My DD was given a handmade wall quilt when she was born and I'm fairly sure it cost around $50. I'd imagine at least $25 for your quilts, although I like the raffle idea also.

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