How much would you charge to make this?
06-10-2010, 12:42 PM
#51
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I have done quilts for a couple of friends, and I KNOW that I did not charge enough. On one of them I just gave a total.
If I were to do it again, I believe I would charge by the hour. Make it understood, up front, that you value your time. Maybe get the details in writing. (That might sound a bit tough, but you have to be fair to yourself) I have been burned a few times and now I am very wary.
If I were to do it again, I believe I would charge by the hour. Make it understood, up front, that you value your time. Maybe get the details in writing. (That might sound a bit tough, but you have to be fair to yourself) I have been burned a few times and now I am very wary.
06-10-2010, 01:28 PM
#53
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I agree....$800. Most people don't know what goes into making a quilt and therefore are not willing to pay your price. When they offer much, much less it's almost a slap in the face but you do have to realize that they are not quilters and just don't know. Stick to your price!!!!!!
06-10-2010, 02:45 PM
#54
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I agree with most of what has been said. My first estimate was $800; then I considered more, as the LAQ costs would be variable. Most people don't "get it" that this is a highly skilled endeavor, and think because you "enjoy" this, your time is worth less. Give her an estimate that is fair to you, and if that is too much, perhaps someone else will make it for her for less.
06-10-2010, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Do you WANT to do it?
It is a magnificent design.
It is a magnificent design.
06-10-2010, 03:54 PM
#56
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I do custom quilts and if the kit was complete with backing, batting and binding, I would make it for $600.00.
If I hand quilt, at least $300.00 more.
It is a beautiful design.
To echo a previous poster, be sure to get half in advance and a signed work order.
If I hand quilt, at least $300.00 more.
It is a beautiful design.
To echo a previous poster, be sure to get half in advance and a signed work order.
06-10-2010, 05:45 PM
#57
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Quiltilicious, what was the name of the quilt you gave us the website for:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/voxwoma...70979/sizes/l/
Love that quilt.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/voxwoma...70979/sizes/l/
Love that quilt.
06-10-2010, 06:33 PM
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Our quilt guild made this quilt in about 2000 - 2003 for their opportunity quilt. It took many quilters to make it and quilt it. If you can't get your money's worth for for time, it would be like giving it away. I charge close to $2000 for a large bed quilt if I make the whole thing. And at that it's like 2 cents/hr. Most people don't realize the time it takes to make a quilt. They think it's just the cost of the fabric. The fabric, thread cost may be $150-200. But the time and skill it takes to put it together are what the cost really is.
just my 2 cents.
Cynthia
just my 2 cents.
Cynthia
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