The FCQ Boutique

Contact:

Carine Acks, 630-881-7498, carineacks611@gmail.com

Linda Matheson, 630-624-4290, lamatheson@comcast.net

Purpose/Objective:  

To raise money for charity and our guild by selling our members’ handmade items. 

The boutique is replacing the silent auction we’ve had for the past few years.  The auction was felt to be inefficient and unfair to those not staying for the entire two day show, thus we’re trying something different this year.

 

Value:  

  • Allows members to contribute something they enjoy making, big or small.   

  • Allows members who may not be available to work the show, to contribute in some way.           

  • Allows our guild to continue its priority of charitable giving.

 

We are Accepting:

  • Fabric/fiber-related handmade items that have an appeal to a buyer. 

  • Examples might be placemats/napkins, table runners, mug rugs/coasters, fabric bags/pouches, thread catchers, pin cushions, holiday items, ornaments and baby items.              

  • Also knitted and crochet items, as well as decorator items such as pillows and wall decor.  Quilts are of course accepted but keep in mind we need to price these things to sell so lower priced items, perhaps under $25, may be more likely to sell.  

 

Not Accepted:  

  • Food items, store bought items, quilting accessories, used sewing machines.  For this first year we want to keep it strictly a handmade fabric/fiber boutique.  

 

When/Where:  

  • We’ll be accepting your donated handicraft items at the general guild meetings starting May 28th.  We’ll have bins available to drop off at the church those nights.

  • If unable to attend meetings, items can be dropped off in the bins on Carine’s front screened porch – 5217 Fairmount Ave, Downers Grove, after June 1st.  We’d love to get items soon, so we can stay organized. Drop off deadline is September 15th. 

 

Details:  

  • Along with donated items, makers will attach the printed form with name, suggested price, and the option to donate any unsold items to charity or pick up at the end of the show.  This form will be available at the our guild meetings, on Carine’s  porch and by clicking on the button above or HERE.

  • We reserve the right to adjust the suggested price for some items if needed to maintain consistency and to sell.  Unsold items will be discounted the last two hours of the show to ensure as many sales as possible.