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    Old 03-09-2011, 02:51 PM
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    WOW!! What a beautiful quilt. Lots of work put into it. Don't have any idea on how to price it.
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    Old 03-09-2011, 04:27 PM
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    Absolutely beautiful. We never get value for our time. It`s your call. I would say $800.00. but again I`m not seeing the quilt, only a picture. Good Luck
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    Old 03-09-2011, 04:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by Eddie



    It came out to less than $4 per hour. Which is a reason I was kind of relieved she didn't want to go forward with it.
    at that rate, wanna make me a queen sized quilt? i'll pick that pattern :mrgreen: :mrgreen:.

    NEVER undervalue yourself.
    edit to add: she was very foolish not to know a steal when it was offered to her. she could obviously afford to have quilts custom made and she should have worked out a payment plan or pay-as-you-go kind of thing with you. her loss.
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    Old 03-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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    $1200 at least just for the quilt. The shams would be extra. Your quilt is beautiful.
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    Old 03-09-2011, 09:13 PM
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    WOW!!!Really stunning. Nothing less than $1850
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    Old 03-09-2011, 09:35 PM
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    Since you all ready have a buyer go with $1,400 if she is uncomfortable with that you can always go down. I agree that what we want to charge and what someone would pay is usually a lot different. I charge for the material,batting plus at at least $3.50 a square foot for a simple pattern and up as the pattern is more timely in making it.

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    Old 03-09-2011, 10:00 PM
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    Word of mouth is the best advertising. I suggest, based on prices I see at quilt shows and taking into consideration that this is a repeat customer, asking $800 - $1000. And explain that it would normally cost $1200 - $1400 but that because of her repeat business and you appreciate her business, you are giving her a break. Anyone else would pay more. JMHO. Don't sell yourself short - you are an artist. Don't know your area or the economy so I may be way off base.

    Quick story - A friend of mine had sent his quilt to the LA. She called him when it was done and told him she had a customer interested in his quilt and what would he sell it for. He really didn't want to sell it so he said $1600. The customer came the next day and dropped of a check. Now he has to put the binding on and he's a happy camper. He said he could always make another one.
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    Old 03-09-2011, 10:21 PM
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    The pillow shams are a LOT of work too, almost like making another quarter of the quilt to do two shams.
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    Old 03-10-2011, 09:03 AM
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    You should charge
    amount of time X $15.00 hr + cost of materials = $

    You could "guestimate" the amount of time from the lap size that you have already made. I think your price (if you figure it this way) will be much higher than the suggestions I've seen posted. The above "formula is used for "replacement of quilt" (insurance) appraisals. I don't know how it is figured if you wanted to "sell" a quilt, but the final figure would be much lower. Hope this helps. And will be curious to know what you decide to charge, if you will be posting that information???
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    Old 03-10-2011, 05:08 PM
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    This is a beautiful quilt. The lady has purchased from you before and so knows the quality of work you produce.Besides cost of fabric etc. and time, I think you should add in most of all your creativity. This is not a bedspread and it is not anything you would ever find in a store.

    A lot of people could not afford this quilt, but I will tell you there a many, many that could-it is not right to deny people with money the right to buy lovely quilts!

    I think the members of this very knowledgeable board are steering you in the right direction--$1200-$1500.

    quilts!
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