Making Quilts For Cash - 4 Terrific Strategies To Improve Sales

Jul 16
08:08

2012

Sean Thomas Saunders

Sean Thomas Saunders

  • Share this article on Facebook
  • Share this article on Twitter
  • Share this article on Linkedin

If you have got a keen interest for quilting and are quite skilled at this art, then you can consider starting your own quilting business. Here are some quick tips on how to make quilts for profit to help you make lots of quilts in the shortest time possible and sell them quickly.

mediaimage
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}

1. Utilize Affordable Resources

While selecting fabrics for your quilt,Making Quilts For Cash - 4 Terrific Strategies To Improve Sales       Articles select good quality fabrics that are available at a cheaper price. Your aim is to make a good profit from your quilting work and to accomplish this you will have to take into consideration many factors like cost of your materials, time and effort involved and then set an appropriate price for your quilt. It's important to take note that the type of fabrics you select may even depend on the quilt's main use. For example, satin could be used for special baby quilt used rarely but cotton is more preferable if intended for every day use.

2. Select Uncomplicated Designs

Since you'd want to be efficient in creating the most number of quilts in a short time, you can choose simple patterns which are easy to maneuver and demand less time and effort. There are a number of simple patterns available. Select something that is simple and beautiful and start working on the pattern instructions.

3. Have An Organized Work Space

If you're working at home, make sure you have a separate work space. You wouldn't want to lose your materials and finished output in a mess, especially if you have children who are fond of tinkering with your things. Keep your personal belongings and business supplies separate.

4. Advertise Your Products At The Right Locations

Marketing your quilts can be a tough job since you're just starting in the business. You can sell your quilts fast if you go to the right places. First off, try selling your work at online auction sites like E-bay. There are also specific handmade craft sites where you can sell your items. You can also go to consignment shops, specialty stores and flea markets to sell your products.

Follow these steps on how to make quilts for a profit and you'll be successful in your business endeavor.