Originally Posted by laynak

I make quilts for customers & 'labor' is absorbed within the total price I charge (what people consider 'reasonable' averages about $3.50 ph, they'd simply not afford 'minimum wage' pricing).
A quick 'real value' estimate is to charge about 50 cents per square inch, which seems very expensive. Local LAQ's now charge 30-40 cents a sq. inch. That leaves a quilter to add another 20-30 cents square inch for the design/piecing/ materials & labor will receive $8 ph for their labor in the total cost.
A wall hanging that's 40x56 generates $425 at $8 ph and $270 at $3.50 ph.
Quilting really is expensive! And, profit is near impossible. The rules of supply/demand prevail.
Just like other artists...only a few make it to earning a living doing what is loved.