I love dunster's reply. This question has been asked hundreds of time on this board. There are probably just as many threads on the subject. It's not unrealistic to tell anyone that the minimum fee is $750-$1000 and varies depending on size, etc. I'll be you rarely, if ever, have to get to the point of actually estimating hours, fabric, etc. If not, and the requestor is serious they will have a lovely quilt. Gool luck and do let us know the outcome.