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Old 02-22-2011, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nakuna
I made this wall hanging for my Brother and sister-in-law for Christmas... a friend of hers saw it and would like me to make her one and said she would pay anything for it... I have no idea how much to charge. I know you don't get paid for your time that you put into projects, but I don't want to charge too much or too little. So I haven't given her an answer yet... please help.
My daughter had a little business for awhile making baby things from burp cloths to diaper bags to quilts and entire nursery sets. She told me she took the actual cost and multiplied by 3. They never failed to sell.
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Old 02-22-2011, 08:07 PM
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My rule of thumb is 2 1/2 times the cost of materials. People don't like to pay for labour, but why should you donate your time and skill.
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Old 02-22-2011, 08:08 PM
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My rule of thumb is 2 1/2 times the cost of materials. People don't like to pay for labour, but why should you donate your time and skill.
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Old 02-23-2011, 01:11 PM
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3 to 3½ times the fabric
Most times this covers time and additonal materials (thread, batting, etc. )
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:17 PM
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Have her purchase all fabrics, and then just keep track of your time. Then you can figure $$$$ from your time. If it's fun, easy, and for a friend, the price is very reasonable. But don't give your time away either.
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Old 02-24-2011, 08:19 AM
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Made a quilt recently. Quoted the lady $125.00. After getting it done, my LA lady told me I could have gotten $1,200-$1,500 for us. The quilt had over 2,000 pieces in it. It was the best one I've made yet! Oh well, a promise is a promise and a deal is a deal. The lady told me after delivering the quilt to her that she wouldn't have paid $500.00 for it, as she couldn't afford that. They just don't have a clue as to how much work goes into making a quilt. Oh well.
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Old 03-17-2011, 02:01 PM
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What ever you do, first say are you sure you want one, they are pricie. It you would cost about (name your price).
that way there are no hurt feelings.
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Old 03-17-2011, 02:02 PM
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What ever you do, first say are you sure you want one, they are pricie. It would cost you about (name your price).
that way there are no hurt feelings.
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