I made 2 quilts for a friend. The first one I kind of designed and she bought all the fabric, batting and paid for the long arming (as I don't do that). I finished the top basically at a 3 day retreat (it was a simple pattern). It was queen size and materials were $117, plus batting and longarming which was $180, altogether probably close to $350. I also did a lap size for her, for her Father's Christmas present. It was all AirForce material, probably $!00 in material and batting, plus longarming, probably another $120. If I had charged her for my labor she certainly couldn't have afforded it. I really haven't made another quilt as a commissioner item, and probably won't ever again...but I enjoyed making those quilts and I know she appreciated what I did. If you want to do it.....do it, but a box of fabric really isn't worth it unless it's a ton and of great quality!!