Quilt Show Boutique Item Guidelines

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 the quilt show venue all will be accepted for sale in the Boutique!

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
  1. Quilting and sewing-specific tools & accessories
    • (e.g., scissors, organizer bags for tools, quilting ruler holders, portable work lights, etc.) 
  2. Quilting or Sewing patterns and books
  3. Quilting magazines ( DONATED only — not CONSIGNED)
  4. Hand-Made items in pristine condition
  5. Quilted items
    • (e.g., wall hangings, bed or lap quilts, table runners, handbags, pillows, clothing, etc.)

REJECTED MISC ITEMS
  1. Patterns, tools or accessories specific to NON-quilting needlecrafts, including
    • dressmaking…..knitting…..crocheting…..embroidery….crewel….tatting…..needlepoint….cross-stitch…..etc.
  2. Paraphernalia for other crafts, such as
    • Scrapbooking…..stamping…..paper quilling…..woodworking…..calligraphy….macramé….origami….etc.
  3. Oversized or heavy items ( >50 lbs) or that won’t fit into your box of sale items

BOUTIQUE SALE FABRICS

The Boutique will NOT accept

  • fabric bolts
  • fabric cuts longer than 3 yards

FYI: Absolutely NO fabric will be CUT in 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, Gallon Ziploc or Two 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; don’t put tape on the paper tag — both sides need to be visible!

REMAINING QUESTIONS? Contact QS Boutique through the website contact form.