Originally Posted by
QuiltE
Costs of materials is one thing ... and don't forget all the supplies that are used. It's not just fabric!
Your time ... consider how long you take to make a quilt. At $50 ... can you make that quilt in just 2 or 3 hours? Unless it is a very basic one, I doubt it! And even the simpler ones still take time thru to the end of sewing on the binding!
Next time you make a quilt, track how many hours ... it'll be an eye opener!!
And don't forget washing the fabric and cutting it out ready to sew ... all takes time!
I agree with QuiltE, 'all takes time'....just ask any car mechanic....ever get a bill from one of them? (their labor IS their time!) and no I'm not saying that a quilt is up their ($-wise) with what would be charged to fix my car, but quilting is very labor intensive with all that is needed to complete a quilt from start to finish. $150 for a baby quilt sounds reasonable....you could also check the price for baby quilts sold at higher end department stores - they aren't cheap!