Geographic location comes into play as well. In my area the starting price is also .015 per s/i for an end to end (hand guided or computer) but in other areas I have heard the price can be lower or higher. All depends what the local market is willing to pay. Many people are willing to ship the quilt to a LAQ that they like. Longarmers in high demand like Judy Madsen of Green Fairy Quilts have long waiting lists and charge by the hour instead of by the square inch.