The patchwork finished at only 30 inches. I've since added a 2" white border & plan to bind it in red, since I feel like it needs something to hold it all together. I'm feeling ambivalent about this little guy, & totally insecure about putting it in an auction. Most of what's in the auction so far is services, (a night out at local restaurants, a beer tasting, salon services, a family photography session), & I feel like my little quit might not draw any bidders & I would be super embarrassed if this sucker went through the auction without a single bid. Or sold for $20.
I know the point is to raise money for the school & I shouldn't worry about my quilting skills, but I can't help it- that's just the kind of nut I am. My plan is to finish the quilt & then see how I feel about it. I guess the worst that happens is I bring home a baby quilt & my pride takes a knock.
So that's where I am this Wednesday-- feeling insecure & linking up to WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced.
Kate
p.s. Lisa is feeling much less ambivalent about our pending rag quilt project! Check it out here.
Its hard. The undervaluing of hand made items, just give it over and give it the organizers a starting bid or expected value. You've done your part.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support! Its tough when so many people think that handmade equals cheap. Any quilter knows that's just not true. I sew because I love it, but it's not an inexpensive hobby!
DeleteI understand the feeling. I agree with the previous commenter. You do your best - that's what matters. Once you hand it over, your job is done. :0)
ReplyDeleteIt it so pretty! I love that design - I made a bit one a little while ago!
ReplyDeleteit looks great. HOpe it brings in good money for the school. Sadly people want everything for nothing now a days. And well, the world just isn't that way. You worked hard and produced an awesome looking quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm hoping it brings enough to cover the cost of making it at least.
DeleteThanks for linking to rag quilt. Just FYI I had to update a few numbers on it. Please check it out! :)
ReplyDeleteThat insecurity is what has caused me to accumulate a few baby quilts even though I'm not having kids. :) I finish them and then stuff them away because what if the person hates it??? So I get it. And it'd be even harder with a silent auction as you get to see that feedback. BUT, quilts are so popular. People I didn't even know would care about a homemade quilt have asked me if I'd make them one. I think you wouldn't be disappointed.
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