How much to charge???
#51
How much to charge is such an objective thing, unless you're actually quilting as a business. For many of my friends I would make the quilt for free, from my stash, just to have the pleasure of giving them the gift. Or I might ask that they pay for the materials (if I could not make it from my stash) and would donate my labor. First you should decide whether you really want to make this quilt, and whether it's for the pleasure and experience of making it or for the income you might produce. Either way is perfectly acceptable. If it's for the income, then decide how much your time is worth and charge on that basis. I know there are rules about doubling or tripling the cost of the fabric, but I wouldn't use that formula unless you use a set dollar/yard for the materials, for instance $12/yard. (Why should the customer pay less for your time, just because you found the fabrics on sale or used cheaper quality fabrics?)
#52
Here's board link that might help. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-125917-1.htm gives you a break down of costs and labor . If you WANT to charge what your skills are worth, this hekps back that up to friends who want quilts, and MAY be trying to get one cheap.
#53
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
I don't have any idea on that, but I suspect a deal breaker would be to take them, one by one, to a quilt shop and tell them to look at and price any fabric they want or like. And to add backing and batting prices..if they don't faint at that final cost (take a calculator) then you can set down with them and talk prices for your time. Then let them look at the total all written down in black and white..might shock them speechless at your actually wanting money for "keeping busy"!!! I've actually heard someone say that about the art of quilting..
#54
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Originally Posted by Holice
There has been a lot of postings in the past about this subject. Do a bit of searching. There was some good answers and advice.
#55
Hi everyone, I did read some of the other threads on this board. I decided to give these ladies a rough estimate of $300-$400. Now it lies with their husbands. Haha, they (the gals) were quite suprised by the price, so they'll use their hubbies as their out.
Doesn't matter, I have several other projects to keep me busy!
Doesn't matter, I have several other projects to keep me busy!
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