I'm repeating what I said in a previous thread called "Please help me with pricing"
In addition to all the great suggestions :thumbup: :thumbup:
& funny things - as usual, instigated by Omak and Butterflywing :lol:
- this discussion is interesting, and it's why I make quilts for family and as gifts - weddings and baby. I like being paid with thank yous and compliments.
But I recognize that it's an expensive addiction, and some quilters need to earn money to support the addiction!
As far as I'm concerned, people who DON'T quilt don't realize that a lot more time is involved that the sewing time for putting blocks together and doing the quilting. They always ask 'How long did it take you to MAKE that?' I never know how to answer. I KNOW that they're thinking of the sewing and quilting, not the planning.
Sure, we could keep track of the time spent sewing, but we spend HOURS looking at patterns, looking at books, designing, petting fabrics in stores, deciding which fabrics to use from our beloved stash. Sure it's fun, but if you're running a business, all of that is part of the business, and it should be included in the cost of running the business. Is this true? Yes!!!! Am I dreaming? Probably. There ARE some very successful people in this business, but I don't think any of them are paid enough!