what it really costs to make a quilt

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05-19-2011, 12:28 PM

#11

sueisallaboutquilts

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Originally Posted by raedar63

Nice, I ought to keep this handy to pass out to co-workers that want me to just whip one up for them. It amazes me at the number of hints or flat out asking I get to "make me a quilt" and then they have even gotten offended when I told them what the cost of fabric will be.

THEY got offended???????????? lol :mrgreen:

05-19-2011, 12:41 PM

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Prissnboot

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What was not included was the cost of the machinery and supplies - scissors, needles, quilt frames, etc.

05-19-2011, 03:46 PM

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Unique Creations

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Originally Posted by Prissnboot

What was not included was the cost of the machinery and supplies - scissors, needles, quilt frames, etc.

And then you also need to add in overhead, lights, gas, water. The list just goes on and on!! We are definantly underpaid, not to mention, underappreciated!!