PattyJo Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'm finially wanting to get some special bags to put my customer quilts in and want to know how many of you go to the extra expense of having them printed with your logo or information? And do you think it is worth it or would a plain bag be ok. Also where do you order your bags from? Reason you chose them (price, shipping charges, just like the look?) Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I checked into bags at MQS, they figured out to be about $3 per bag. If people are like me, they couldn't find it when it comes time to use it. I use paper shopping bags. They work out great but not much protection fm the rain. Don't know the price of printing your name/logo. Can't be cheap. If I ever make big bucks I'll think about it. Is it worth it for a one-time customer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I bought jumbo white craft paper bags from Uline. I print out my label on the 2X3 mailing labels. I did not want to have a lot of preprinted inventory in case I decided to move my studio into a retail space. It has turned out to be a good decision for me because we are getting ready to buy a new house, hopefully with a daylight basement for my studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 PattyJo...if your not needing a lot of bags, but need a few to send quilts home go to the Dollar Store...they have bright colored gift bags and then use a 4x5 label and print my own up and stick to the front and back.... A good place to start till you know how many you will need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Ladies, I buy Comforter bags with zippers and breathable sides in the medium and small sizes with handles from Cleaner Supply. The cost me about 83 cents a bag and shipping is free if you order $100.00 or more. It is a real nice way to present my customers Quilt, all neatly folded, they have a reuseable bag to bring me their next one or store their completed Quilt in. I beliebe you have a Cleaner Supply in the good old US of A? Check them out, sales every so often, great customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I use to have the U-Line bags and put labels that I printed off on the printer with my info on it, was a nice touch but when I needed to reorder I decided it wasn't worth the expense and that I would rather use the $ I would have spent on bags and offer discounts here and there instead...my customers like that more than the bag that housed their quilt out of sight keeping them from binding it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I purchased frosted queen size bags from Nashville Wraps. I went in with someone else in my guild because I didn't need 500 bags so we split the order 250 each. I then made my own lable on the computer and stuck it on the bag...ta...da!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 This sounds like a good idea to have a bag for the quilt. I tried the ones from Cleaner's Supply but when they get really cold they break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks all - some very good ideas. I like the idea of printing out my own labels and putting them on. I staple my busn. card to the invoice for them, but they can get lost, so wanted my name in front of them to be able to reuse the bag to bring their next quilt to me. Also if I get unprinted bags, I could use them for other things. Bonnie, I also like the $$ Tree bag idea. We are having a Dollar Tree store put in within 1/2 mile of the house, so I wouldn't have to go very far. I'll be thinking on these ideas for a day or so. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Originally posted by quiltlover03 Hi Ladies, I buy Comforter bags with zippers and breathable sides in the medium and small sizes with handles from Cleaner Supply. The cost me about 83 cents a bag and shipping is free if you order $100.00 or more. It is a real nice way to present my customers Quilt, all neatly folded, they have a reuseable bag to bring me their next one or store their completed Quilt in. I beliebe you have a Cleaner Supply in the good old US of A? Check them out, sales every so often, great customer service. Monika, which bags are you getting? I went to cleaner supply but can't find the ones you are talking about. Thanks, Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Patty Jo, Let's get together at the Moxie meeting and see if we can find something--I would love to split an order with someone. Better price in wholesale quantities, but I don't need 500 bags!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthieq Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I buy from Cleaner Supply also, this size and the next largest. http://www.cleanersupply.com/products/product.cfm?pID=3499 If you don't order $100, which I never have, I usually only order 2-4 packages and the shipping is only $3.83 I have had some split on my customers and I called to let them know and they sent me a new package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Yes, I do have bags printed for my customers. They say "Thank You for Shopping At Safeway" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 ....... Just kidding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Shana, you crack me up Nancy in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Dennis has some extra tote bags that he's going to screen-print with my logo and then I'll give those to my customers. Of course, this will happen after the 20 hat order for Fish & Game is embroidered, after the 100 hat embroidery and 100 t-shirt screen printing is done for Sierra Rescue, after the yurt is done, after @$#@ freezes over:o You get the idea:D:P Currently, I use these really beautiful bags from Costco...they're white with lovely red ties:P:P Not as nice as Shana's though...they don't say a darn thing on the side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 If you don't need huge bags, go to the thrift stores. They get a ton of the thin cloth ones from Walmart/hotels/curves etc. Most of ours are .50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Linda - yes we will talk. I've been looking at bags online and Shana, even though the "Thank you for shopping at Safeway" bag is really striking in appearance, I'm thinking more along the lines of somthing a bit different! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Virginia Longarm is another bag supplier. I haven't ordered any bags from them, but I frequently see thier ads in quilting magazines. It's worth a look-see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 You girls are too funny!! I like the pretty colored frosted bags from www.bagsandbowsonline.com They are not too expensive and come in gorgeous colors and designs. I just bought some high density euro shoppers, 16", x 6", x 12" and they were about 63 cents per bag. They even have polka dots, leopard print, paw print, you name it. Before I bought special bags, I used clear garbage bags. Clear?? Yes, I've heard horror stories about quilts in a regular black garbage bag going to da dump!!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 After reading and posting here last night I went and had a look online. I found ULine in Toronto, Canada, and saw some sturdy Paperbags with handles. Since the bags from Cleaner Supply get very brittle in winter and tear easily, I decided to order 2 sizes of these brown bags. I know many of my customers are very concerned about the environment, so I think these bags will please some. I got 400 bags, 200 each of the smaller and 200 of the larger plus shipping and it works out to 53 cents per bag. Cheaper and better for the land fill sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Miss Linda and Patty Jo can I join you on looking at getting bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Miss Bekah - It is just fine with me to include you in the split of bags. We will have lots to talk about it over lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 yes we will. can hardly wait to see you and all the rest of the Moxie's. can it really only e a week away. that means we get to see our Bonnie pretty soon too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Patty Jo, I just sent you a couple of emails. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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