Originally Posted by kristen0112
It is really beautiful I can see why you wouldn't want 'to give it away'. I totally agree with you quilting for money is a chore. I have a co-worker who has hinted he would like me to make him a quilt. The last time we were in a group he started asking about it, I said I don't think you realize how expensive that quilt would be, and then explained how many hours I put into the current quilt I am making and it's not even finished or quilted yet.
If you ever do it again be up front with the person tell them you'll charge a minimum of $10 an hour and that an easy pattern can easily take 60 hours to make, and I think I would require that they purchase the fabric, and supplies as well that shouldn't come out of your time.
I agree. My craft of choice in the past has been crafts and painting. Rocks, gourds, wood, fabric...you name it (Folk art/tole painters are versatile). Anyway, most of the items I have done, I give away. Reason being.....what most would consider to be a $7 to $12 item.....I KNOW the time it takes me and that time ($$) is usually between $45 and $75.
Having been a wholesaler and retailer of my 'wares' in the past.....the only way I was able to make money was to 'assembly line' the process.
A lot of people will tell you that their mother/grandmother/sister/aunt/etc. have or are quilters and makes to give away. Seldom do these recipeints realize the dollar cost of these gifts, but I do think they all realize the "Labor of Love".