What would you charge
12-25-2012, 08:46 AM
#42
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I think $150 is way too low, I'd do a minimum of $250-$300. I once saw the Eleanor Burns log cabin wreath at Keepsake Quilting,nicely done, but non-descript fabric and thewoman wanted $400, that's ridiculous for a quilt less than 36" square, maybe a queen at the very least for that price. However, most people don't want to pay what the quilt is worth just in fabric alone,they like Wal -Mart prices, but I don't think they have ever really compared the two, as there is no comparison. When I first started crafting in the "stone ages", the norm was 3 times the cost of materials, but a lot depends on the demographics. I'm sure this is clear as mud, but never price your quilts based on chain store quilts. Best of luck to your MIL on her craft store. You might also make lower priced items, like placemats and matching napkins, table runners, small wall hangings, etc.
12-25-2012, 08:51 AM
#44
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Location: Southern California
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Goodness someone has to put a foot down here !
No lower than $300.00 or I will personally fly out there ,on my broom, and shake you. Sorry, your husband may be a sweetheart but he obviously knows nothing about quilts....
keep him in the bedroom not the sewing room !
No lower than $300.00 or I will personally fly out there ,on my broom, and shake you. Sorry, your husband may be a sweetheart but he obviously knows nothing about quilts....
keep him in the bedroom not the sewing room !
12-25-2012, 10:07 AM
#47
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Location: Carlisle, PA
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I have to agree with all comments here. $150 is way too little to charge. In your area, is there the type of clientele that would pay what it is obviously worth? If not, I'd stick to table runners/placemats/mug rugs, etc. Let us know how it all plays out...
12-25-2012, 10:14 AM
#48
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Location: Athens, Georgia
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LOTS of good advice here that I cannot add to other than to suggest you look at Etsy pricing.
People have no clue what goes into a quilt but you should at the very minimum get the cost of materials and electricity.
Then start buying material with a discount and try to price them higher.
At some point, I'd rather donate than sell for less than the worth. Makes me angry so I'd rather give to someone who would appreciate it and cannot afford anything like it at all.
IMHO
People have no clue what goes into a quilt but you should at the very minimum get the cost of materials and electricity.
Then start buying material with a discount and try to price them higher.
At some point, I'd rather donate than sell for less than the worth. Makes me angry so I'd rather give to someone who would appreciate it and cannot afford anything like it at all.
IMHO
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