I am just now delving into selling my quilts; storage space is becoming a critical issue.
Here's what I've come up with so far; cutting-5 hours. piecing-12 hours. Hand-quilting-24 hours. Binding-3 hours. This adds up to 44 hours. Even at minimum wage ($5.85), this adds up to $257.40, without adding cost of supplies, etc.....for a 48"x48" wall quilt. I don't know if this is a reasonable price from a prospective buyer's viewpoint. I suspect not.
All my quilts are original design. I have been an artist (or artisan) for 60 years. I have been sewing for 47 years. I am good at this, to put it bluntly and without false modesty. (before you folks think I'm arrogant..not to worry, I've been slapped down so many times, it's taken me 40 years to work up the guts to say..I am good at this. OK?)
My point is; I think we all have to reach some kind of middle ground between our sense of self-worth and the reality of selling our things.
Lots of factors involved. How badly do you need the money? How much do you think you're worth? What's the market for handmade things in your area? What marketing skills help? Who's likely to give you some good tips? How do you approach people?
Enough long-windedness. A wise friend suggested consignment shops.
So, what kind of shop, boutique, or store are you considering? Do wealthier folks shop there, or average joes like us. Price your work according to the marketplace you're approaching. Human nature is thus; everyong wants a bargain, but people suspect a product's worth when it's priced too low. So my mindset is going to be I'M WORTH IT. If they don't want my beauties, I'll just go home, put on a pot of coffee, and pout...and quilt some more