It can be expensive when making one from a new line of fabric with a decorative fabric back. I think the most expensive one I ever made used the little license plates from row by row. But oh, how much fun I had shop hopping and collecting those little plates. I keep costs down by purchasing when on sale, using a plain back, and purchasing my batting by the roll. I love scrappy which helps and I rarely purchase at full price, I wait for a sale.