question about how much to charge
01-02-2011, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LoveBug
How about doing a search on Etsy to see what the going rate is for a king sized rag quilt?
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01-03-2011, 04:42 AM
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i sold one to a friend from church. It was 70"x 70" and she wanted it to be queen size. i had to remove borders and make it longer and wider. i charger her $250. and my husband said that was too much. she paid it and didn't blink. she does crochet and she said she knows how much work is involved. i think i gave her a bargain. not that my work is that good, but my time is!!!
01-03-2011, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by chamby
Originally Posted by deema
Because he is a collector, he should at least have some idea of the true scope of work and time that goes into one quilt. I would charge no less than double the cost of supplies, and I would request the first half of that up front so as not to be paying out of pocket for supplies.
I have a friend who asked me how much to make a quilt for her DD's toddler bed. I am charging her $150 +shipping, which is cost of just fabric x2, not including batting (because I have a lot in my stash and she is my friend). I did let her know that she's getting it cheaper than if I'd been making it for a random person. So if you feel inclined to not to charge what you *really* think it is worth, tell him he is getting a special "friend" discount, and not to "advertise" that price.
I have a friend who asked me how much to make a quilt for her DD's toddler bed. I am charging her $150 +shipping, which is cost of just fabric x2, not including batting (because I have a lot in my stash and she is my friend). I did let her know that she's getting it cheaper than if I'd been making it for a random person. So if you feel inclined to not to charge what you *really* think it is worth, tell him he is getting a special "friend" discount, and not to "advertise" that price.
I would consider going to a quilt shop for a higher quality of fabric, since it appears this would be a quilt he would want to last a long time. Joann's homespun, at least in my area, is not very good.
01-03-2011, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chamby
I have had someone ask me how much I would charge for a king size rag quilt. I do know to charge for the material and supplies. After this how much should I charge for time and labor? I have never really made a quilt to sell before and need suggestions on this one. I want to make money, but I also want to be fair.
good luck .... just don't sell yourself short... this is time consuming work and an investment in you skill and talent!!! :thumbup: :wink:
01-03-2011, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JANW
Originally Posted by chamby
Originally Posted by deema
Because he is a collector, he should at least have some idea of the true scope of work and time that goes into one quilt. I would charge no less than double the cost of supplies, and I would request the first half of that up front so as not to be paying out of pocket for supplies.
I have a friend who asked me how much to make a quilt for her DD's toddler bed. I am charging her $150 +shipping, which is cost of just fabric x2, not including batting (because I have a lot in my stash and she is my friend). I did let her know that she's getting it cheaper than if I'd been making it for a random person. So if you feel inclined to not to charge what you *really* think it is worth, tell him he is getting a special "friend" discount, and not to "advertise" that price.
I have a friend who asked me how much to make a quilt for her DD's toddler bed. I am charging her $150 +shipping, which is cost of just fabric x2, not including batting (because I have a lot in my stash and she is my friend). I did let her know that she's getting it cheaper than if I'd been making it for a random person. So if you feel inclined to not to charge what you *really* think it is worth, tell him he is getting a special "friend" discount, and not to "advertise" that price.
I would consider going to a quilt shop for a higher quality of fabric, since it appears this would be a quilt he would want to last a long time. Joann's homespun, at least in my area, is not very good.
01-03-2011, 03:37 PM
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I think by him offering to pay for the quilt he appreciates all the work that will go into it. Especially if he collects them. I also was told to charge at least 3 times what it cost for materials. If you were a artist who painted portraits you would charge money for it.
Quilters are also artists, our art is with fabrics and the way we design and build the quilt.
Quilters are also artists, our art is with fabrics and the way we design and build the quilt.
01-03-2011, 04:06 PM
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I just recently learned of this site. I think it could do very well to refer them to it so they could get an idea of what quilters charge for what kind of work.
On it they have everything from placemats to California Kings and IMNSHO, I believe they are quite fair.
If you don't wish to refer them, it could do well to take a look there yourself. I think so often we sell ourselves very less than what we should.
The site is based in Canada (hence the .CA suffix in the web address), but the clear majority of quilts listed are from the U.S. Interesting place to visit from time to time.
Go to: http://www.quiltsforsale.ca/
~Jo
On it they have everything from placemats to California Kings and IMNSHO, I believe they are quite fair.
If you don't wish to refer them, it could do well to take a look there yourself. I think so often we sell ourselves very less than what we should.
The site is based in Canada (hence the .CA suffix in the web address), but the clear majority of quilts listed are from the U.S. Interesting place to visit from time to time.
Go to: http://www.quiltsforsale.ca/
~Jo
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