I've done it AGAIN--Don-isewman
#32
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rustburg, VA
Posts: 621
Years ago my mother did hand quilting for a quilt shop in PA. She was paid per yard of thread used. I don't know what a fair rate would be, but that's the way they figured her pay.
#37
Be fair, more than fair actually, to yourself and charge a good amount. I would guess that $800 to $1000 might be reasonable. Do not give discounts. I have done 2 paid for projects and didn't charge enough and hated the projects way before the finish but I stuck to it and finished them. DH's coworker now wants something. I told DH $300 up front and we can talk. Haven't heard back.
#38
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 453
You have your work cut out for you. But you do such wonderful work, it's no wonder your always being asked to do your hand quilting. I still do a lot of hand work as well as machine too, I know for me it's always easy to tell someone else what they should charge. But when it comes to charging for myself, I always short change myself. With that said, you need to be fair to yourself with your time and also with what your not able to do as your doing this commision. I know I will be low, but your fees should be at least 2000.00. Good luck I hope you get a price that makes you HAPPY. Thank you for sharing
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SW TN
Posts: 592
I must say 'oh, wow!' and agree with others about your workmanship. The quilt will be a treasure when you are finished.
Do you use a floor quilting frame or do you hold the hoop in your lap?
I don't see pins holding the layers together. Is it basted? What is your preferred batting?
I will be following your post and progress on this quilt. Happy stitching!
Do you use a floor quilting frame or do you hold the hoop in your lap?
I don't see pins holding the layers together. Is it basted? What is your preferred batting?
I will be following your post and progress on this quilt. Happy stitching!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
isewman
QB Help Center
1
02-05-2012 11:53 AM