Boy, did I open my mouth
#11
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 381
I posted about my recent experience making a T shirt quilt for a stranger. For some reason the site removed my comments. It was a T shirt quilt and a real pain. The general public has no idea what goes into making a quilt. I used a high thread count sheet for the back and used the fitted sheet cut in strips for the sashing etc. She provided the T shirts but I had to stabilize all of them before I could use them. I was able to assemble it and machine quilt it in a week. She was thrilled and gladly handed over the $150 we had agreed on. She gave me a 50$ deposit when I picked up the shirts. She said she would keep my number as she had another child in sports. LUCKY ME!!
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#12
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Mendocino Coast, CA
Posts: 4,866
Wow! I don't think that I've ever paid that much for materials for a quilt! First, to cuts costs, you might want to rethink your materials. There are a lot of great sales going on at the online stores, so you might check those for fabrics. Also, EBay has a lot of vintage fabrics for sale with a cowboy theme, s/a prints, denim, bandanna, etc. You could also use some of your scraps and just fill in with the novelty fabrics to cut down on costs. There's always a batting sale out there somewhere too.
As for labor, I would charge her a straight, per hour fee...whatever you think that your time is worth. Personally, I wouldn't do one for less than $15/hr., unless it was for a family member or close friend. Those would be for free, of course.
As for labor, I would charge her a straight, per hour fee...whatever you think that your time is worth. Personally, I wouldn't do one for less than $15/hr., unless it was for a family member or close friend. Those would be for free, of course.
#13
What I hate is when people ask me to make a quilt for them and then get insulted that I would "dare" charge them for it! I usually just make quilts for my family - don't ask them what they want, I decide what I want to make for them. I don't make quilts for strangers. I refer them to people in my guild that are "professional quilters". There is absolutely nothing wrong with charging for making a quilt, I just don't want to do this. JMHO...
Good luck with your project!
Anita
Good luck with your project!
Anita
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 2,497
I'm reading a lot of good advice on here. I really like the suggestion that she shop with you for the fabric. Purchase the batting at the same time. Have her supply the coupons for JoAnn's (if she has them). Have her purchase the thread too. She'll keep any extra material and thread. How much do you pay for rent? Would it be feasible for you to charge a months rent for the quilt? Your time, and expertise?
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 2,497
I do not agree with using your scraps to 'cut down on costs.' That could very well drive up your cost for the quilt, as you once probably paid $8-10 a yard for that material. A quilt of that size can easily cost $250-300 if you're using LQS quality fabric.
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