JoanneS

This discussion is interesting, and it's why I make quilts for family and as gifts - weddings and baby. I like being paid with thank yous and compliments.

But I recognize that it's an expensive addiction, and some quilters need to earn money to support the addiction!

As far as I'm concerned, people who DON'T quilt don't realize that a lot more time is involved that the sewing time for putting blocks together and doing the quilting. They always ask 'How long did it take you to MAKE that?' I never know how to answer. I KNOW that they're thinking of the sewing and quilting, not the planning.

Sure, we could keep track of the time spent sewing, but we spend HOURS looking at patterns, looking at books, designing, petting fabrics in stores, deciding which fabrics to use from our beloved stash. Sure it's fun, but if you're running a business, all of that is part of the business, and it should be included in the cost of running the business. Is this true? Yes!!!! Am I dreaming? Probably. There ARE some very successful people in this business, but I don't think any of them are paid enough!

butterflywing

not to mention the most expensive tool of all - your machines. they are chosen to be the best for their job that you can afford. and again no one knows anything about the cost of machines, the throwing a quilt over your shoulder, the carpal tunnel, the electricity, the bad dreams, unsewing, even the space it takes up in your house, even if it's the dining room. not to mention getting dh to help laying and smoothing and hanging it out. imho, selling quilts, in MOST places, is a losing proposition, because you can never make back your own efforts. and of course the cost of care and feeding of the cats. and dogs.

Feathers

I don't know anything about pricing as I've never sold anything I've made but you might want to check E-Bay out to see what similar projects are going for. For sure a larger city will bring a bigger price than a rural area.

About 6 years ago I bought an 18" x 18" wall hanging with a Christmas Angel on it which was appliqued and paid $48.00 for it at a local Christmas Bazaar. I brought it home and made one just like it for about $11.00. It took me about 4 hours all total to make it. I felt it was $48 well spent as I got a pattern and have made several of them for gifts for family and friends.

scrappy_quilter

I think it is beautiful! I hope you get enough outta it to cover your cost and time you put into it and a little extra for the effort! You deserve it - it is lovely!
Eileen