How much would you charge for an applique quilt like this in queen size?
03-08-2011, 08:35 AM
#131
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Another beautiful creation, Eddie! I vote for $1200 at least and those pillow shams are extra $$. Keep a log book of the quilts you are selling and the amount of fabrics, pattern, (easy or lots of pieces) and work that went into them and price future projects accordingly. Let the client know up front what the price is. I always love seeing your quilts, great artist.
03-08-2011, 08:37 AM
#132
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I concur with this response. In the end though it's how much did it cost you in materials and how much time did you spend. Add up the cost of materials plus how much your willing to sell your time for and that's your price. Esty listings are a good place to check to see what range your price is in.
Originally Posted by jamannix
Edie - Your work is outstanding and if obsessiveness is responsible then so be it.
Batiks that are not on sale are $10 to $11 in my area [Boston, MS]. You have already made one of these quilts so the reward of doing it for the first time
won't be there, and it may feel more like a job to you. I would never take a job for $3.84/hr unless I were starving.
I looked at what Caryl Bryer Fallert charges for her quilts at Bryerpatch Studios and her prices range from $1600 for a log cabin variant up to $9000 and more for some of her really intricate pieces. She also does not offer shams.
I could not afford to spend that much on what is basically bedding, but your customer might be in a better financial position.
Give her a "quote" with a breakdown of fabric costs, time/leaf appliqué,
long-arm costs, etc. and then go for a high-end price, $1500 or more.
Negotiate with her so that if you do come down at all, she will feel that you
treated her with honesty and fairness. That is what most contractors do, and
then everyone feels that their issues have been dealt with. - Judy
Batiks that are not on sale are $10 to $11 in my area [Boston, MS]. You have already made one of these quilts so the reward of doing it for the first time
won't be there, and it may feel more like a job to you. I would never take a job for $3.84/hr unless I were starving.
I looked at what Caryl Bryer Fallert charges for her quilts at Bryerpatch Studios and her prices range from $1600 for a log cabin variant up to $9000 and more for some of her really intricate pieces. She also does not offer shams.
I could not afford to spend that much on what is basically bedding, but your customer might be in a better financial position.
Give her a "quote" with a breakdown of fabric costs, time/leaf appliqué,
long-arm costs, etc. and then go for a high-end price, $1500 or more.
Negotiate with her so that if you do come down at all, she will feel that you
treated her with honesty and fairness. That is what most contractors do, and
then everyone feels that their issues have been dealt with. - Judy
03-08-2011, 09:27 AM
#133
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It's lovely, both the applique and quilting. A really fine job. As to price. You probably won't get what it's worth, even at $1200. With such labor intensive projects that is usually the case. I like $1200. You can always negotiate down, but can't go up. Perhaps it's better to start at $1500.
However, ASK the buyer what they are ready to pay, before you set a price. You may be surprised. My attorney DH always did this and usually got a high number, as people are not willing to low ball you.
Good luck
Sandy
However, ASK the buyer what they are ready to pay, before you set a price. You may be surprised. My attorney DH always did this and usually got a high number, as people are not willing to low ball you.
Good luck
Sandy
03-08-2011, 10:20 AM
#135
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This is a beautiful quilt. This is a unique, custom item and I think $1200.00 is reasonable for the quilt, then add $100.00 each for the shams, for a total of $1400. Good luck, and please let us know how it goes!!
03-08-2011, 10:22 AM
#136
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I made a lap size quilt for an auction and since I didn't know what to tell them it was worth, I took it to the quilt store and discussed it with the owner who has been quilting for years and sells alot of quilts. She said in our area it was worth between $325 and $350. You might want to talk with professionals in your area as different areas can sell things at different prices.
03-08-2011, 11:15 AM
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These are tough times both for the piecer and the machine quilter. We still want to ply our art, but when you are looking at job lay offs, and a general negative economy we all need to find a way to meet in the middle. I would tell her what it "would cost" then ask what she can "afford". Meeting in the middle is always a good place.
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