My daughter had a little business for awhile making baby things from burp cloths to diaper bags to quilts and entire nursery sets. She told me she took the actual cost and multiplied by 3. They never failed to sell.

My rule of thumb is 2 1/2 times the cost of materials. People don't like to pay for labour, but why should you donate your time and skill.

My rule of thumb is 2 1/2 times the cost of materials. People don't like to pay for labour, but why should you donate your time and skill.

3 to 3½ times the fabric
Most times this covers time and additonal materials (thread, batting, etc. )

Have her purchase all fabrics, and then just keep track of your time. Then you can figure $$$$ from your time. If it's fun, easy, and for a friend, the price is very reasonable. But don't give your time away either.

Made a quilt recently. Quoted the lady $125.00. After getting it done, my LA lady told me I could have gotten $1,200-$1,500 for us. The quilt had over 2,000 pieces in it. It was the best one I've made yet! Oh well, a promise is a promise and a deal is a deal. The lady told me after delivering the quilt to her that she wouldn't have paid $500.00 for it, as she couldn't afford that. They just don't have a clue as to how much work goes into making a quilt. Oh well.

What ever you do, first say are you sure you want one, they are pricie. It you would cost about (name your price).
that way there are no hurt feelings.

What ever you do, first say are you sure you want one, they are pricie. It would cost you about (name your price).
that way there are no hurt feelings.