Originally Posted by
dunster
What size do you want your quilt to be and how much do you think would be a reasonable charge for someone to make it for you? If you state those parameters, then either someone on the board will be willing to take it on or let you know that your expectations are unreasonable. I agree that finding a guild or other group could be very beneficial. You might find someone there who would be willing to take on the project, but finishing the quilt yourself may still be the best option. Most hobbyist quilters prefer to work on their own projects, and those who quilt for hire do expect to be paid for their time, materials, and expertise. When you add up the number of hours involved in piecing and quilting, you will be surprised at how much an average quilt should cost. Your project involves lots of set-in seams, which are more time consuming than regular seams. You state that all that needs to be done is the piecing and finishing - and some of the cutting - so really that's 95% of the work.
My plan was to have it a queen sized quilt, about 90x90. Since all the materials are bought, but as you said, the "tough" work is what I'm hoping to pass on, I was looking for around $500 to complete my project. I absolutely do not want to insult anyone, as I know how much time and artistic ability it takes to make a beautiful quilt, but I do have a budget I need to try and stay within. So, I might just need an attitude adjustment and a few solid quilting weekends where I just knock this baby out. But when all is said and done, I want to give this project to someone experienced to complete.
I realize that many custom made quilts start at around $1000 (or more, depending on the pattern and work involved), so I might just be underestimating how much work is involved here with my figure.