Originally Posted by jjtripletmom
I'm still pretty new at this quilting thing. I am still consistantly amazed at how much money I end up putting into my projects.
The most I have invested in a quilt is about $400. It was for my son and his family, it was very large 140x150 and the fabrics I chose were not on sale. I also had it professionally quilted by a friend whom I paid.
It is a once in a lifetime gift, so was worth every penny. To see their faces when it was presented would have been worth twice that much.
On the other end of the spectrum, I found some partially sewn blocks at Salvation Army, purchased them and assembled for a queen size quilt. I did buy 1/2 yard more fabric to add to a scrap I had, for a border. All together it cost less than $10.00.
I make a lot of scrappy quilts and it is very hard to 'price' them.
My suggestion to keep the costs down, buy fabric when on sale and get a JoAnn's credit card for your household charges and get the gift card each month. It all adds up to savings.
Quilting is not an inexpensive hobby! but....it is priceless in it's rewards.