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Old 11-23-2014, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Many long armers offer binding, the pricing is usually per inch. If you google 'quilt binding prices' you can get an idea of what others charge for this specific service. Keep in mind that prices may vary by geographic location.
If you do decide to proceed, make sure that you develop some sort of written work order: size of quilt, binding style (if applicable) color of thread estimated cost, estimated completion, who provided the binding fabric etc. When the quilt is dropped off, make 2 copies, keep one with the quilt & the other goes to the customer.
Many quilters do hate this step! It's worth at least investigating. You could get some brochures from local long arm quilters, and offer to work with the ones that don't offer this service.
PaperPrincess has some good advice. I can only add that you consider charging by the job rather than per hour. You can charge per inch or per foot. That's what I would do. I actually enjoy sewing binding by hand. Good luck
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