The cost of someone else doing the quilting?

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09-01-2011, 04:27 PM

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That is probably close to the the going rate. Around here they charge 2¢ a square inch for a simple edge to edge.

09-01-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brownsugar50

Just a simple question. How much does it cost to have someone quilt your quilt for you? i Ask because I put together a queen quilt, (a boston common) and I was told that it would coust me around $200 to quilt. I thought, gees, I only paid around $30 - $40 for material. I can do baby quilts and lap quilts on my sewing machine. Is that true for most quilters or some? My quilt is 90" x 120".

How did you manage to pay only $30-$40 for enough material for a queen size quilt?

Usually they charge per square inch. In your case, 90x120=10800 sq inches @ .02¢ per comes to $216.00. That does not include batting or binding around here.

09-01-2011, 07:44 PM

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Thanks everyone for your response and info, should come in handy. I'm disabled and sewing is what keeps me occupied and also keeps me sane. When looking for material for quilting, I always look for bargins, discounts. I used to work for Walmart bought alot of fabric then. So after I became disabled, that's all I had to do, shop and sew. So when I moved from Texas to Missouri, I brought my big stash with me, they told me to leave it but no not me. I had to rent a storage just to keep it. I still use it, plus I am still buying fabric. Just love to sew. Thanks again