it's the making, not the having

I've said that many times.  I need to make things more than I need to have things.  This need, however, has left me with pretty little things that are now looking for good homes.  So I've been thinking of selling them. 

But here's the thing ... pricing can be tricky.  For example, I asked a few sewy friends for their opinion on what to price a particular thing.  One said $15 and the other said $68!  LOL!  So instead of guessing the market value - and to give everyone a chance instead of "first come, first served" - I thought it might be fun to have an auction.  I'm going to list each item separately and you can bid via comments on each post.  Here's a sneak preview of a few items I'm thinking of listing ... although I may panic and change my mind at the last minute on one or two of them.  ;)

 Sound like fun?  Stay tuned ...

Comments

[laura]

Post all of the items. They are super sweet.

[laura]

Post all of the items. They are super sweet.

[Tiffany]

Super excited! I love the needle books and would love to have one! Can't wait for the auction!! :)

[Melody]

Good luck. Everything is so beautiful.

[Lisa McGriff]

Oh my goodness I would just be so honored to have something you made. Where are you going to post them?

[Emerauld]

oh no! not the music book bags! :)

[Sharyn Hudson]

Cant wait. I hope you list all of the items. I hope its soon.

[Bear Creek Quilting Company]

What a fun idea. I will try to wait patently (not). -Shari

[Lee]

Just to play Devil's Advocate here for a moment...(don't get me wrong, I would love to win any of the things you decide to auction...) aren't you moving into a new house soon that will need some decorating? There is at least one thing pictured above that could find a wonderful home on one of your new walls. Don't be too hasty!

[Barb]

Would it be possible to have the instructions on how to make the item as well?
I adore anything you make - would love to have ALL of them!!!!
Great idea for an auction, can't wait!

[kim]

Oh my, it would be so special to have a pretty little thing made by you !

[Debbie]

I think the auction idea is a great one. So many times crafters have no idea what something is worth to someone else and we just don't have any idea what to charge. This way, you will be shocked, I'm sure,
at what your beautiful handiwork is worth to someone else. Fun fun!

[Suz]

What a clever idea! That sounds like the perfect solution!

[Bari Jo]

Yes please!!! I've always wanted one of your needle books!!!!

[Crafty Ness - Sarah]

I Love every pretty you make !!! And Love the idea of an auction !! I'd love to own something you have made so just wondering if you will post to Australia please ?

[Michelle]

Second the postage to Australia request. All of your things are so lovely!

[Susan]

Love the idea and would love to have something that you made! They are all so gorgeous! Yes, it's not easy to put a price on handmade things!

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

Such a great idea! :)

[Tammy Edwards]

I love the idea of a Pretty By Hand auction! I too would love to have one of your, made by you, pretty little treasures : )
Sew excited!!!

[Sara]

Lovely idea! I wouldn't mind one of your needle books, or the pretty frame with flowers, just the thing for my hall. Although I do have the same problem you do: I make a pretty thing first, and then wonder what to do with it... Sometimes I give things away, but then I wonder if people who don't sew and knit themselves really appreciate what they're getting. Sure, for some of them the value is even higher because they can't imagine ever making a thing like that themselves, but others just don't see the time, effort and love put into each project... I once got a beautiful hand knit sweater (with cables!) from a goodwill store...

[Paula Chaffin]

When I saw this I got so excited because I have bought your Stitch book and done a couple of projects and just love the simplicity of your work but also the elegance that it brings. I loved taking the tu tu out of it's element and using it alone. A classy look. Yea!! so excited!!

[rosa]

All are just beautiful.It's not easy to put a price on handmade things, sometimes I thing people who don't sew don´t appreciate what they buy.

[laura H]

ooooh, how fun. I've been collecting items from blogs that I follow, and I'm sure I could place an item of yours with my other treasures. How fun. Can't wait. thanks and will keep watching your blog for more info.

[Christina]

Best of luck to you. They are all lovely items.

[Amy]

I think this is a wonderful idea for you and may give you an idea of how to value your work in the future.
I'm still hoping for a pattern for the adorable pencil bags. (The curved one with the binding and the zipper) I am dying to make one!!

[Lindy]

That is really cool that you are going to have an auction for you items. I would really like to the quilted pillow it could something to good to cuddle up with to take a nap.