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Old 02-14-2013, 11:00 AM
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sharin'Sharon
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Originally Posted by kateyb
I make baby quilts for family. I usually make them about 40" x 54". (They can then be used for a few more years.) If you figure in binding etc that is a minimum of 4 yards of fabric, plus batting, plus time. If someone asked me to make one I would charge them a minimum of $60. If they buy the fabric etc. I would charge at least $30 for my time. Once people find out the cost it usually ends there.
The last baby quilt I made 42x54 COST me $60. for the fabric, thread and batting. $60. would not be worth my effort if I were to 'sell' it Are you sure you are charging enough?
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