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Old 12-24-2018, 07:00 PM
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ckcowl
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I have sold quilts through the website ( quiltsforsale.ca) for 10-11 years off & on. We charge what they are worth ( they have pricing guidelines to follow) and people do buy them. If you want to make money for your quilts you have to value them. If someone asks for a quilt go over with them what it takes, decide on a price you both agree to, put it in writing, get a 50% deposit before you buy or cut a single fabric, get the remaining balance upon completion. I sell anywhere from 5 -20 Quilts a year ( some years are definitely busier than others) mostly through return customers and word of mouth. I use a contract, I keep communication open and I place value on my craft. A cabinet maker doesn’t make beautiful cabinets then give them away or only charge 1/4 what he has in to making them, why would you? I generally charge $125-$150 for baby quilts, Queens start at $350 & go up from there depending on theme, fabrics, time, complexity. I’ve sold quilts for $1,000, - $3,500. On average most of mine are in the $500-$750 range. People do buy them but it takes work to market them and to build a customer base. I have return customers who buy wedding/ occasion quilts, word of mouth is great, they show them to their friends & then their friends contact me. I share pictures of my quilts and let people know they are for sale & I accept commissions. My sales along with longarm quilting for customers supports my quilting habit and provides us with extra vacations, trips to quilt shows, long weekend get always.
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