True cost of making a quilt, part 2
#121
I'm getting my decimal places in the wrong place on the sq. inch part, but the final cost is representative. There aren't any LAQ's that charge a penny a sq. inch I'm aware of. I think the lowest I heard was 2 cts/sq in. for real simple work & 3 cents for regular computer-generated designs. Sorry!
#125
The last quilt (queen size) I made for me cost:
Fabric $158
Batting $54
Backing (used King sheet found marked down) $11
I took it work to show another person who is thinking of making the same one and had someone ask me to make one and she would pay me $100 I think my eye roll answered her question. I also make alot of baby quilts for gifts and try to keep the cost under $50
Fabric $158
Batting $54
Backing (used King sheet found marked down) $11
I took it work to show another person who is thinking of making the same one and had someone ask me to make one and she would pay me $100 I think my eye roll answered her question. I also make alot of baby quilts for gifts and try to keep the cost under $50
#126
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Originally Posted by AnnaF
If you use a Joann's 50% off coupon you should be able to buy enough Kona Supreme muslin for less than $30. That's one thing that seldom goes on sale.
#127
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Originally Posted by karate lady
Originally Posted by AnnaF
If you use a Joann's 50% off coupon you should be able to buy enough Kona Supreme muslin for less than $30. That's one thing that seldom goes on sale.
#128
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N Texas
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I quilt at a church here in town. Less than 10 minutes travel time=very little gasoline. They have a stash and I can use anything, fabrics, batting, their cutting mats, tables. Can use their sewing machine if I wanted to. I must supply thread. Make quilts for the children who go through confirmation at that church. Also, make purses, tablerunners, mug organizers, other bazaar items to sell in their annual bazaar. I purchased a few pkg of binding for the mug organizers, but didn't have to as they would have covered it. Basically I have the opportunity to sew at cost of thread. Over a two year period they pieced and hand quilted the quilt in my avatar for me. I purchased the batting & paid for the quilting. King size quilt $150. Took 2 yrs from start to finish. Untold number of hours. I cut it out, pressed, instructed others how to, restitched as needed, binding and label.
#129
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here is the thing about keeping RECORD, not really track of what the quilt you are giving costs you, AND the insured value of it.
#1- if it is a large quilt for a charity raffle, it can be used for a deduction
#2- if it is a wedding gift, etc, give them a full itemized list for INSURED value so they understand the value of it.
Especially if it is over $300.00..many do not realize the value of the gift and it is a quilt that could cost $$$ to replace in a fire, storm etc, the insurance company will NOT pay if you do not have the proper recorded value of it.
That goes for ALL Of your quilts/stash,etc...pix are not enough any more thanks to modern technology when anyone can produce a pix online and print it off and SAY it was theirs..you really need to keep GOOD proper documentation of EVERY quilt you make...whether you keep it or donate it, etc...
#1- if it is a large quilt for a charity raffle, it can be used for a deduction
#2- if it is a wedding gift, etc, give them a full itemized list for INSURED value so they understand the value of it.
Especially if it is over $300.00..many do not realize the value of the gift and it is a quilt that could cost $$$ to replace in a fire, storm etc, the insurance company will NOT pay if you do not have the proper recorded value of it.
That goes for ALL Of your quilts/stash,etc...pix are not enough any more thanks to modern technology when anyone can produce a pix online and print it off and SAY it was theirs..you really need to keep GOOD proper documentation of EVERY quilt you make...whether you keep it or donate it, etc...
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