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07-12-2011, 10:12 AM

#111

cheri62

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they are adorable, I would think at least 10.00.

07-12-2011, 10:15 AM

#112

jaly3162

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No way! $4.00 if definitely not enough! At least $10.00 or $12.00.

07-12-2011, 10:31 AM

#113

Steady Stiching

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I find that many people who seek our talents out are often just "looking for a good deal". These little clutches are worth every bit of 12.00.
A "friend" asked me to make embroidered towels so that she could take care of her xmas list.
And said "of course I will pay for supplies" Like she was doing me a favor. I firmly declined.
at 4.00 you are losing money.

07-12-2011, 10:45 AM

#114

MargeD

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Those are beautiful as well as very well made. Even for friends I would charge a minimum of $5, but tell them that they are getting the "friend discount". I would say between $10-$15. I think at times we sell ourselves short and don't charge enough. Of course there is th "what the market will bear", but a minimum of $10, given what I see to be excellent craftsmanship.

07-12-2011, 10:56 AM

#115

Kristin in ME

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamquilter

I haven't seen the pattern, but does the designer give permission to make and sell the finished product? If not stated on the pattern, you may be in violation of the copyright law if you do.

I already brought this up and it was skimmed over...

This is probably going off topic, but I've looked into copyright law for my knitting. It seems to be a very gray area. The biggest question seems to be- does the maker/seller of the pattern actually have the right to determine what people do with the product made from the pattern? The copyright is actually covering the pattern itself- so that it would be illegal for someone to obtain a pattern, then copy the actual pattern to sell for their own gain, not what is made from the pattern.

07-12-2011, 10:58 AM

#116

Pat G

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Quote:

Originally Posted by charismah

12$
They are adorable!

I agree with $12. Charging less wouldn't be worth your time.

07-12-2011, 11:02 AM

#117

darlings7

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I agree with Charismah..............$12 is a very reasonable price for a lovely wallet which would make a beautiful gift.

07-12-2011, 11:40 AM

#118

MissQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darlings7

I agree with Charismah..............$12 is a very reasonable price for a lovely wallet which would make a beautiful gift.

Me too. They are lovely!

07-12-2011, 11:53 AM

#119

sewsayit

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Really cute! Cute enough to get more than $4 for! I know it's hard for us to put a realistic value on our time, but even at $12/hour (cheap), you'd have to be making one in 20 minutes, start to finish and that doesn't take into consideration the cost of your materials. You should be compensated for your materials, time and your quality work. Charging $9 or $11 might be something you can live with and the odd number will make them feel like you actually calculated your costs.