Originally Posted by
Tartan
You couldn't pay me enough to tackle a quilt like that. I have done it for a favor and just charged for materials needed to do it. As someone mentioned it depends on what kind of clothing she brings. Cotton house dresses are easy enough to make into a top. Knits, jerseys, cordory,denim etc. are tougher to work with and combine.
I could not agree more. I did it once (well actually twice as the client had me make two, one for her and one for her sister). I cussed myself up, down and sideways while making it and swore I would never ever do it again. While I made a couple hundred for each quilt the aggravation wasn't worth it working with all those different weights and types of fabrics. Plus I was looking at fabric I didn't love, which I have discovered is an integral part of the enjoyment of the quilting process for me. I will do T-shirt quilts for hire but I will not make another memory quilt from clothing of deceased loved ones ever again. No amount of money is worth it to me.