Would you buy a home-made scarf or store bought?

[webe4angels]

Just curious how many people would think of buying a home-made scarf...
Compared to a store bought one....

I knit all the time.. all year long actually...and often wondered what and how people think about this topic.

Would you give a gift of a scarf... or hat for that matter.... made from a person?

Or a scarf/hat mass produced from a store?

Just curious.....   

[CHANEYLAKEGIRL]

I love homemade gifts. I would make my own and give it.

[pkrahmer]

I also love home made gifts. I would rather support an entrepreneur rather than a big business.I would definitely buy homemade rather than store-bought given the option. Also, homemade gifts come from the heart.

[ladycasshmere]

I love homeade gifts. You should post us some pics of some of the items you knit. Do you ever sell anything. If not you should consider it.

[cloudsoup]

the only reason i would buy a store-bought scarf
or hat (and i have) is the cost. i'm a bargain shopper
and where i shop, scarves and hats are less expensive
than buying a handmade one.

i make things myself, so i totally understand that
time, effort, and materials must be accounted for as
well as a little profit! some people gawk at the price
of handmade goods, but when you break it down,
it makes sense.

i buy handmade scarves/hats when i have the fundage 

[webe4angels]

I also love home made gifts. I would rather support an entrepreneur rather than a big business.I would definitely buy homemade rather than store-bought given the option. Also, homemade gifts come from the heart.

I agree totally!!
When I am knitting that is what I am doing... Not coming off a machine or being mass produced.  My home made gifts come from the heart. 

I would love to go to craft fairs, senior centers etc.. You see the love that the people have and you can see that in their work.  I believe you can see that in mine also 

 

[webe4angels]

I love homeade gifts. You should post us some pics of some of the items you knit. Do you ever sell anything. If not you should consider it.

I also love home made gifts!! I love to go to the Senior Center in town... Supporting the elderly... just going there and talking with them.. expressing how great there items are.. and then purchasing from them... Makes my heart feel good!!

I do not know how to post pics here.. but do sell everything.  I have found Face Book a great place. 

The best is word of mouth.  I knit for me... it is therapy for me... So I in no means ask for an unreasonable price.    I feel if you are Happy... you will tell your family and friends.. and possibly come back and order something else 

Thanks for the positive feedback!!!!  Much appreciated!!   

[webe4angels]

the only reason i would buy a store-bought scarf
or hat (and i have) is the cost. i'm a bargain shopper
and where i shop, scarves and hats are less expensive
than buying a handmade one.

i make things myself, so i totally understand that
time, effort, and materials must be accounted for as
well as a little profit! some people gawk at the price
of handmade goods, but when you break it down,
it makes sense.

i buy handmade scarves/hats when i have the fundage 

I understand.  I guess the only difference is.. when you buy a home made one.. One that is made to order.... you can pick the color and pattern you would like. 

You can chose the width, length.. specify reg scarf or an infinity (a loop that wraps around the head and neck).. and you can chose the stitch that is used etc.

There is definitely time and money put into everything home made... I totally agree there.

I only hope to get more people aware that there are scarves, hats etc... available at reasonable prices...  Word of mouth helps build customer bases.

Thank you so very much for your feedback!!   

[webe4angels]

I can't even figure out how to put the banner on the bottom of the posts... lol...

Just hand me my knitting... and I will stick with that!!  lol 

Thanks all for your wonderful responses!!

             

[annettefayeroach]

I love homemade things. If I knew how to knit I would make my own.

[nedavis83]

I have been given home-made scarves and have enjoyed them.  The quality is nice, and it is great to receive a gift you know was personally made just for you, adds a special touch that you don't get from store-bought scarves. 

[bretay]

I would take a homemade scarf.Especially since I love to knit and crochet.I make them all the time

[franlee46]

Just curious how many people would think of buying a home-made scarf...
Compared to a store bought one....

I knit all the time.. all year long actually...and often wondered what and how people think about this topic.

Would you give a gift of a scarf... or hat for that matter.... made from a person?

Or a scarf/hat mass produced from a store?

Just curious.....   

I am so glad there are other FC people that do crafts and give for gifts I crochet and this is my 2nd year making all my gifts  so handmade is definitely better

[derrick12480]

Homemade is usually better but depends on the person making it.lol

[itzkt]

i don't think you're suppose to buy a homemade scarf since i'm pretty sure people gives those out