Painted Shoe Quilt Help Needed, please read
06-26-2011, 02:18 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
Originally Posted by spinnergs
I think very few quilters would want to paint their own shoes. Most feel that painting is harder to do and would not be interested in that version but if you offer preprinted squares in a kit (like computer printed from the original) I feel they would sell like hotcakes. Even applique patterns would do better in my opinion.
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Keep your thoughts coming; it's very helpful to me.
If you are thinking of putting all the shoes on one large piece of fabric so that people cut them out and then applique or paint, figure the cost of the fabric, the printing and then add a percentage that will give you a reasonable return on investment. Don't forget to calculate the time and opportunity cost involved in creating the patterns.
A frame of reference might be what workers charge for laying tile. Around here, if you paid $1.00 for each tile, the worker charges $1 to $1.50 a tile to lay it if you furnish all other materials. froggyintexas
06-26-2011, 04:02 PM
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I've only read the first page, but as usual, I'm going to be different. I'd like the preprinted shoes, and can envison doing some fun FMQ and different bright colors in the borders and sashing
06-26-2011, 05:27 PM
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1. Already painted blocks, although you could offer it both ways for those that can paint and those that can't.
2. Applique if I wasn't painting.
3. If the shoes are printed, no more than 15.00. If they are hand painted then 30 - 40.
2. Applique if I wasn't painting.
3. If the shoes are printed, no more than 15.00. If they are hand painted then 30 - 40.
06-26-2011, 05:34 PM
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I would love for you to hand paint me some shoes. I watched as you posted everyone and each one is stunning. I'm not talented enough with paint to do that. So I would have to say pre printed. Or possible applique. I would pay around 19.99 for paper and 49.99 kit. Wish I could pay more I know they are priceless. Hope you have great success with this. :) Many Blessings
06-26-2011, 11:08 PM
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Wow! 9 already printed blocks ready for painting with fabric paintkit! - not only quilters but other crafters.!
Have you tried a black background, with white ink?
Without the paint - 9 printed on fabric blocks $20...
to $40 depending on the size of the blocks
If it on paper, add seam allowance, with dotted lines, because some would like to have them.
Have you tried a black background, with white ink?
Without the paint - 9 printed on fabric blocks $20...
to $40 depending on the size of the blocks
If it on paper, add seam allowance, with dotted lines, because some would like to have them.
06-27-2011, 10:36 AM
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I agree.
Originally Posted by KathyAire
1. Would you be more likely to buy a paper pattern with good instructions or 9 - 12" already printed blocks?
Paper
2. If you chose the paper, would you want it to be for painting or for applique?
Applique
3. No matter which you chose, what would you expect the cost to be?
$10.00 to $15.00.
Paper
2. If you chose the paper, would you want it to be for painting or for applique?
Applique
3. No matter which you chose, what would you expect the cost to be?
$10.00 to $15.00.
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