$70 bucks a month! Seriously!
06-03-2012, 01:29 PM
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One of my co-workers also gets that catalog, and brought it in. I'm sure that some day she would absolutely LOVE to make one of those quilts!
We looked at the description, and were wondering how they manage to cut all those little pieces. I assume it is die-cut, somehow? And I wonder how much it costs to manufacturer the die. I'm sure that all adds to the cost.
Well, that kind of kit is something to dream about - and only dream - for most of us. Still, they must be selling some, or else they wouldn't be advertising it in their catalog.
We looked at the description, and were wondering how they manage to cut all those little pieces. I assume it is die-cut, somehow? And I wonder how much it costs to manufacturer the die. I'm sure that all adds to the cost.
Well, that kind of kit is something to dream about - and only dream - for most of us. Still, they must be selling some, or else they wouldn't be advertising it in their catalog.
it has to be HAND done, or laser cut..but laser or die cut is very costly and I can not see Keepsake or anyone else paying for all those dies..it would not be profitable at all!
06-04-2012, 06:28 AM
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A wall sz BOM quilt for $420.00 + SH + backing = @ $500.00 investment ???
and you STILL have to MAKE IT and QUILT IT ?!!
For that price, THEY should make it AND quilt it for you !! crazy !
and you STILL have to MAKE IT and QUILT IT ?!!
For that price, THEY should make it AND quilt it for you !! crazy !
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06-04-2012, 06:39 AM
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Many of my guild members buy the BOMs with fabric and pattern included. They are older and don't have the desire to want to spend their time fabric shopping. They say they want to spend their time making the quilt. I have ordered many BOMs for the future as one day I may not have the means to fabric shop when the urge hits or have the time to plan a quilt. When I find a BOM kit I really like I order it. Most I have are never to be bought again nor the fabric. I have my future quilting needs met and can be content when or if the time comes when I may not have the enjoyment of planning and shopping for myself. 20 or 30 years from now I won't miss that monthly charge I paid now at all. 
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06-04-2012, 03:26 PM
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I hope you're also buying your borders and backing now? ... you won't find them in 20 yrs! Sometimes you can't find fabrics even 1-2 yrs later ... ask me how I know!
I order the backing and extra I need for each BOM. I know that if my retirement income becomes very limited as time goes by I have my quilt stash bought at today's prices not the price I probably couldn't afford in the future. I don't want to have to choose food or fabric. LOL.
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