How much to charge to make a quilt....
#31
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
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I don't quilt for others and i certainly expect to cover my costs and labor if I would. My time is precious and i do what I enjoy doing. I sew and quilt for my pleasure. And IF I choose to...I give my very special people a gift from me.
You cant be mad at the customer IF you do not discuss the financial terms ahead of time. And ask for a deposit to cover materials.
Sandy
#32
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
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I asked that very same question on a longarm forum yesterday!!! Someone sent me this --- VERY helpful -- you can add or subtract where needed. http://www.longarmuniversity.com/Boo...le_article.htm
Sandy
#33
The reason I don't charge is cause I do it because I want to and at this time I am able to afford it. This is a hobby for me not a job. Many people donate to strangers....I donate to friends and family....its the same thing. I do it cause it feels good. Besides I can only have so many quilts in my house.... ; )
#34
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
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The reason I don't charge is cause I do it because I want to and at this time I am able to afford it. This is a hobby for me not a job. Many people donate to strangers....I donate to friends and family....its the same thing. I do it cause it feels good. Besides I can only have so many quilts in my house.... ; )
There is a difference between doing a favor and/or giving a gift
and
being hired/commissioned to do something.
#35
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 2
I'm thinking of making quilts for others and thought to charge ten cents per square inch. I would buy all supplies and that would still leave me enough money for the making and quilting. I also would limit the size I make since I machine quilt on my home machine, not a long arm. The bigger quilts seem expensive at this price, though. What do you think about my price?
#36
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Utah
Posts: 435
I know for the ones I have done for pay, I will figure out my costs of fabric, and I go with the full price of the fabric, but usually get it on sale. I also do a sample square to get an idea of how long it will take me to put the quilt together. It may not be real accurate, so I may add an extra hour or so to the time. I times this number by the amount I want to earn per hour. For the quilting I base it on what my local quilt shop charges. Usually .015 - .04 per square inch. I also base my binding charge on what some of the other quilters in my state are charging. I then write up a proposal, and if it comes to an odd amount, I up it a few dollars. I have found that I can usually judge pretty well how long a quilt will take me. I don't go over my proposal amount. If I find it took a whole lot longer, then I adjust for the next quilt that I do like that. I also ask my clients to not share with others what they paid for their quilt. The reason behind this, is that someone may like a simple four patch quilt I made, and ask what was paid for that quilt and expects a much more complicated design for the same price. My clients have been great in not sharing prices. I do have them give a non refundable deposit up front of 50% and they also have a proposal that details what will be done on the quilt. I had one guy that had me make a quilt for his wife, and he gave me an extra $20 than what I quoted to him. I really appreciated that, and he paid for the whole quilt up front. He has been one of my best word of mouth advertisers. I really like the idea from longarm university. The only thing I don't do is detail the cost of everything for my customers. I just don't like people knowing how much I make, even though it may not be a lot. My customers have been fine with a very basic proposal that states how the quilt will be done, and then the total amount it will cost.
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