Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
First of all, it is just beautiful!
Just read your second post. DO NOT let her pay less than the $126. She's robbing you at that. If she won't pay that, then keep it for yourself.
All of the answers I have read are very good and the $200.00 is a minimum. I haven't seen this one, so here is an idea; sit down and try to reconstruct about how many hours you spent on it, from start to finish. Then take that times the minimum wage for your area.
Have the client meet with you to discuss the figures, demonstrate the tedious task of the work you did. We all know as quilters that you spent many hours on this, and that it is very top-notch quality work.
State the figure you decide on--the $200 isn't out of line at all in my opinion also; even more, depending on what you come up with on the hours spent, min. wage, ect. Then if she doesn't want to pay that, tell her you just can't take any less, and that you can sell it for that amt.
She would go away laughing if you take $60.00--which is nothing.
I agree; get a hefty down payment next time. People can really do a number on us!
Mariah.