I've worked with the Amish and the kids do some of the work and the father gets all of their income until they are 21 or married and grow the beard or until the girls are married off. This is how some undercut prices. Kind of like indentured labor of the old days. Most try to get the local prices for things as we depend on each other to make our livings. Some areas get more and some less depending what you want and the area demographics. Around here the standard is about 1.5 cents per square inch for an overall pattern with a minimum of $40.00. We include all charges in that price as many charge for thread, mounting, turning the quilt,ironing etc. We feel that when we quote a price that it what it should be--not a bunch of hidden add ons that some do.I always offer discounts for referrals, 2nd quilts, etc and I guarantee my work. I use Superior thread and other name brand quality materials. I also sponsor and support several youth projects, Alzheimers, cancer fund, Quilts of Valor, and charity quilts. There are many requirements that we have to meet that increase our overhead and the various groups do not have to meet, insurance, licenses, some taxes, minimum wage, etc..., too. I'm not saying the quality is any better or not, but the business environments are not equal and the community participation is not there. Just some things to think about.I have modern equipment and do custom hand guided work of show quality and I am also computer equipped offering a wide spectrum of options for your work love and art.---Dave B.
P.S. Using electricity depends on the elders of the sect and it usually is o.k. if it is produced on the property and not from a local utility. I know the skill saws and cut off saws I used with the Amish ,(their tools too), were not hand powered.