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kerrylynn80 04-25-2013 06:46 PM

Evening greetings from Nebraska!
 
I am so glad to have found this site! I am somewhat new to quilting, and am quite obsessed with everything about it. I have made a few nursery bundles and I am being asked to make more to sell. Anyone have ideas on how to estimate cost? I have heard of the cost of materials multiplied by three rule. I am just not sure. One bundle comes with a quilt, quilted bumper, quilted wall hanging, quilted valence, dust ruffle, diaper caddy, diaper bag, curtains, flat sheet, and a fitted sheet. I use patterns from books as well as custom make them. I machine sew, but hand quilt if it is a family member. I have not a single clue how to come up with a price for selling this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

SueDor 04-26-2013 02:02 AM

Hi from Ohio! It is really hard to price stuff I agree, especially with the economy. I can't help you there, but I am sure someone will.

QuiltnNan 04-26-2013 03:07 AM

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

J Carol 04-26-2013 03:25 AM

Welcome from Adrian, MI

Lori B. 04-26-2013 04:35 AM

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Abby'smom 04-26-2013 05:30 AM

:) welcome from se TX -- wow!!

erstan947 04-26-2013 06:10 AM

welcome from Louisiana!

JenniePenny 04-26-2013 06:12 AM

Welcome to the board. I believe the 3 times materials cost is fair and somewhat accurate to price your quilts.

May I suggest making smaller bundles and then having the expectant parents (and grandparents) have options to add on? Example - basic bundle can be quilt for crib, dust ruffle, bumper pad, and sheets.
Bundle #2 can be coordinating wall quilt, curtains, diaper caddy.
Bundle #3 can be to add on a diaper bag. My thought is that the entire listing will be way too expensive all at once - if you are placing the proper value on your items. I also know that when I have made a Professional Tote (similar to a diaper bag in some regards), it took me at least 9 hours to do.

mighty 04-26-2013 06:16 AM

Welcome from S CA!

Lakeview Quilting 04-26-2013 08:39 AM

Hello, welcome from Nevada!!!


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