Quilt Show Boutique Q & A

The RNQG “Boutique” booth sells member-donated or member-consigned sewing and quilt related crafts, collectibles, and accessories to the public. Members are strongly urged to ‘donate’ NEW, HAND-MADE ITEMS. Gently used items are also welcome. With contributions from our talented and generous guild members, we can make this vibrant and eclectic part of our show a success!

• 100% of the proceeds from the sale of DONATED items go to the guild.  
• 80% of the proceeds for CONSIGNED items go to the guild member; 20% of the proceeds go to RNQG.

• The prices for DONATED items are set by the Boutique Chairpersons.
• You set the price for your CONSIGNED items. Pricing should be in multiples of $1.00 (e.g., $1, $2, $3, $5, etc …) to minimize handling coins. We ask that you be considerate when pricing items so our Quilt Show vendors are not undercut! If struggling to determine a price for your consigned items, see Boutique Consignment Pricing Guidelines. Please Note: prices for consigned items cannot be changed during the show.

RNQG has established a robust system for identifying items that come into the boutique, are sold at the boutique, and unsold items. Unsold items are returned to their owners. The primary controls are the DONATION and CONSIGNMENT Inventory Form and rules for SALE TAGS & STOCK NUMBERS. 

Each member wishing to sell items at the boutique must fill in an Inventory form. On the form, they enter information about each item or group of similar items. The form has enough space to describe more than 20 distinct items (or groups of items), additional pages can be added if necessary.

You bring the forms with your items(in a box) to designated drop-off locations and are given to the Boutique Staff. The Boutique Staff person ‘checks-in’ the items by reviewing the inventory and comparing it to items in the box. The ‘checker’ verifies that all the items are present and have an accurate SALES TAG securely attached. The form is then signed by both parties, confirming receipt of acceptable items and ensuring all items are properly labeled with tags designated by RNQG.

At the end of the show on Sunday, the member must come to the show to pick up all unsold items. Boutique Staff will have boxed up all items and members who ONLY donate items for sale, can simply pick up their box. Members only need to sign the form indicating their box was picked up, they do not need to go through the ‘check-out’ process. Boutique Staff will also sign off.

If the member has any consigned items, they will need to check-out with a Boutique Staff check-out person.   The check-out process is only for consigned items, both the ‘checker’ and member need to review all consigned items and ensure they are unsold. If the member did both consigned and donated, only the consigned items need to be checked out.  

Only tags provided or designated by the RNQG Boutique Chairpersons are acceptable sales tags to be used at the Boutique.

• The RNQG designated tags are Avery Strung (i.e., string attached) White Marking tags, dimensions 1³/₄” x 1³/₃₂“. [Note: Avery stock numbers for the same tag differ based package quantity.] Tags can be obtained from the “Boutique Box” at All About Quilts (AAQ), at in-person RNQG meetings, or purchased by a member from any retailer.
• All tags MUST be filled out with the inventory stock number, consisting of the member’s 3 initials, sequential inventory numbers and a short description on the back of the tag (see examples of tags below).  
  • Member 3 initials:  First, Middle, Last name initials – example tags are for items from Abigail Barbara Crunch (ABC)
  • Inventory stock numbers for both types of Inventory Sheets (Consigned or Donated): Start your number sequence at 001 and continue in numerical order. Multiples of an item (e.g., dish towels) – use the same inventory # and indicate the count on the inventory form.
  • Description: Short description, example: ’4 placemats sold as a set’. When selling fabric include the approximate yardage, how many fat quarters, etc…
• Consignment items are priced by the member. Pricing should be in multiples of $1.00 (e.g., $1, $2, $3, $5, etc …) to minimize dealing with coin change. The price should be written at the bottom of the tag front.
• Donated items will be priced by the Boutique Chairpersons. Please write “RNQG” (see example) at the bottom of the tag front.
• All items must be clearly marked prior to drop-off with filled in sale tags securely attached to the items.
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That depends on the nature of the item. You can

• tape the tag string directly to the item OR
• use a safety pin through the loop of the tag string on soft items where tape will not adhere OR
• for items such as fabric pieces bundled together with string or ribbon, attach the sales tag string to the bundling string.

Click this link to download a form: DONATION and CONSIGNMENT Inventory form. In October, you can pick up inventory forms from the RNQG “Boutique Box” at All About Quilts (AAQ) in Walpole. Starting in November, you can pick up inventory forms at in-person RNQG guild meetings.

A check for 80% of the proceeds from the sale of your CONSIGNED items will be mailed directly to you by the Treasurer with the remaining 20% kept by RNQG. Proceeds from the sale of DONATED items go to RNQG. Please allow 6-8 weeks for checks to be dispersed.

• All items must be contained in a box(no bags) clearly marked with your name and your 3-Initial ID. This box remains at the Boutique so that your UNSOLD items, whether donated or consigned, can be returned to you in the same box.
• You must use the DONATION and CONSIGNMENT Inventory form and use RNQG-provided/designated tags to mark all your items except Mini Quilts and Magazines. Mini Quilts become property of the Guild to be sold at future RNQG events; magazines are donated to other organizations. These will NOT be returned to you.
• Drop-off: All Consigned/Donated items are dropped off during the month of March 2027. The drop off will be coordinated with a ‘Boutique At Home Checker.’ The process will be discussed at future guild meetings and instructions will be available in early 2027.
• Pick-up of ALL unsold items (donated or consigned) MUST be done on Sunday, April 11, 2027. Check the RNQG Calendar at a future date for pick-up times.
• If you cannot drop-off or pick-up at the scheduled times, it is your responsibility to find another guild member to do it for you.
• Once you pick up your items at the Boutique on Sunday, April 11, 2027 (time to be determined), you will have the opportunity to donate any of your unsold fabric and books to two causes. There will be a designated bin and location for you to donate fabric which will go to our Comfort quilts program. There will be a separate bin and locations to donate books which will be sent to the New England Quilt Museum.