This list is meant to be illustrative of items that can (and cannot) be sold at the RNQG Boutique. If you still have questions after reading this page, take photos of your ‘uncertain’ item(s). For each item, send a photo and brief description to QS Boutique through the website contact form. Ideally when you bring your items to be checked in during the month of March, all will be accepted for sale in the Boutique!
To download boutique information, see: RNQGBoutiqueGuidelines2027.
BOUTIQUE MISCELLANEOUS SALE ITEMS
- Items should be related to quilting or general sewing, either new or gently used.
- Anything with a ‘Quilting/Sewing’ theme are also acceptable (e.g., quilt-themed mugs, puzzles or games, quilting posters or signs).
- All items should be CLEAN and wrinkle-free (if applicable).
- Electrical devices should have been verified to work.
ACCEPTED MISC ITEMS
- Quilting and sewing-specific tools & accessories
- (e.g., scissors, organizer bags for tools, quilting ruler holders, portable work lights, etc.)
- Sewing machines and sergers in working order and with all related parts.
- If donating or consigning a machine please contact Quilt Show Boutique chairpersons.
- Quilting or Sewing patterns and books
- Quilting magazines ( DONATED only — not CONSIGNED)
- Hand-Made items in pristine condition
- Quilted items
- (e.g., wall hangings, bed or lap quilts, table runners, handbags, pillows, clothing, etc.)
- Any extra-large items related to sewing must be discussed with the Quilt Show Boutique chairpersons. Items such as, sewing machines, large floor OttLites, large floor sewing baskets, etc. Due to space considerations, these items may or may not be accepted.
REJECTED MISC ITEMS
- Patterns, tools or accessories specific to NON-quilting needlecrafts, including
- dressmaking…..knitting…..crocheting…..crewel….tatting…..needlepoint….cross-stitch…..etc.
- Paraphernalia for other crafts, such as
- Scrapbooking…..stamping…..woodworking…..calligraphy….macramé….origami….etc.
BOUTIQUE SALE FABRICS
The Boutique will NOT accept
- fabric bolts
- fabric cuts longer than 3 yards
FYI: NO fabric will be CUT at the Boutique!
TIPS FOR PACKAGING FABRICS ATTRACTIVELY
- Put together a ‘themed’ selection of fabric, FOR EXAMPLE …
- Color Theme: e.g., Blacks, Whites, & Reds, many shades of one color
- Subject Theme: e.g., Sea animals, florals, a specific holiday, sports
- A quilt ‘kit’ including pattern and fabric
- Coordinating fat quarters
- Fabrics for an “I SPY” quilt
- Without regard to size, whether a combo of strips….group of fat quarters…..layer cake or charm pack — bundle them together with ribbon or string
- Clearly mark yardage (or sizes of pieces) on back side of the sales tag as described on the Quilt Show Boutique Q & A page
- Attach sales tag to fabric BY THE STRING, either
- by looping the fabric string around the ribbon used to bundle the fabric OR
- safety-pinning it directly to the fabric
FABRIC SCRAP RULES
- Minimum scrap size is 21/2” X 21/2“
- Scraps must be packaged in Quart Ziploc bags or Gallon Ziploc bags.
- To ensure a bag stays closed please don’t overstuff! Each should be approximately 80% of full capacity.
- Tape the STRING of the sales tag to the outside of the bag; do not put tape on the paper tag — both sides need to be visible!
REMAINING QUESTIONS? See Quilt Show Boutique Q & A. Contact QS Boutique through the website contact form.