How much to charge???
07-12-2011, 05:43 AM
#21
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I agree with Galynn. And definitely get the cost for the supplies up front. I too find people are stunned when the find out the real cost of just the material and what it costs to have a quilt long arm quilted. In my area $250+ for a queen.
07-12-2011, 05:53 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by mmcba0322
I'm using a large 16" block, fairly simple pattern. Plus, the batting and backing.
Both of these women are well aware quilts are not cheap to purchase, but they're asking for an estimated cost, which I don't really know. $400-$500???
Thanks for reading and for any feedback.
Both of these women are well aware quilts are not cheap to purchase, but they're asking for an estimated cost, which I don't really know. $400-$500???
Thanks for reading and for any feedback.
I did a quote for a king size double wedding ring, buying the fabric at less than $5 yd, batting wholesale, thread wholesale, easy template pieced top, and with getting it quilted was looking at an estimate of no less than $1,200! Needless to say the lady did not want it done! But the actual cost to make it was $780+..without my TIME into it...
07-12-2011, 05:54 AM
#23
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I had a friend who wanted three baby quilts in three days. Simple checkerboard until she wanted custom applique added and minkie on the back. I had her buy all the material & then made them for her at no charge. She was so pleased that she ended up paying me $200 "for my time & promptness". It was a win-win for both of us.
07-12-2011, 05:58 AM
#24
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I go along with the 400 to 500 dollar price. The price of fabric is going up, batting has gone up plus what it cost to have it quilted and your time. Also get at least hald for a deposit
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
07-12-2011, 05:58 AM
#25
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I go along with the 400 to 500 dollar price. The price of fabric is going up, batting has gone up plus what it cost to have it quilted and your time. Also get at least hald for a deposit
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
07-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#26
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I go along with the 400 to 500 dollar price. The price of fabric is going up, batting has gone up plus what it cost to have it quilted and your time. Also get at least hald for a deposit
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
07-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#27
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I go along with the 400 to 500 dollar price. The price of fabric is going up, batting has gone up plus what it cost to have it quilted and your time. Also get at least hald for a deposit
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
07-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#28
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I go along with the 400 to 500 dollar price. The price of fabric is going up, batting has gone up plus what it cost to have it quilted and your time. Also get at least hald for a deposit
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
07-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#29
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I go along with the 400 to 500 dollar price. The price of fabric is going up, batting has gone up plus what it cost to have it quilted and your time. Also get at least hald for a deposit
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
07-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#30
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I go along with the 400 to 500 dollar price. The price of fabric is going up, batting has gone up plus what it cost to have it quilted and your time. Also get at least hald for a deposit
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
I just made a queen size batik quilt for a relative (free) and it cost me an arm and a leg. If I had charged them it would have bee $500
Daryl
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