How do you price a quilt a friend asks you to make?
#11
I have a hard time with this too. I can make wedding cakes, sew gowns, flower girl dresses, etc. I have been asked by three brides this summer to make them a cake or sew something for their wedding. 2 of the brides were not that close of friends but I did one cake for free - as a wedding gift. The other I charged $75 - which was deeply discounted. And the 4 flower girl dresses I am doing for free. I have put in about 2 weeks worth of sewing - its a lot.
But the one thing all three had in common is that they asked "how much would you charge me?" Then I feel badly so I just say "oh, you're my friend I wouldn't charge you ..."
Bottom line it's hard when a friend asks you. Good luck
But the one thing all three had in common is that they asked "how much would you charge me?" Then I feel badly so I just say "oh, you're my friend I wouldn't charge you ..."
Bottom line it's hard when a friend asks you. Good luck
#12
I have made several things for my BFF.
I have never charged her but she knows the value and has always done something nice in return.
I find this is more rewarding than the $$$
not only does she appreciate what I make and openly displays it in her home, but she knows what I like and gives me back some great gifts!
I have never charged her but she knows the value and has always done something nice in return.
I find this is more rewarding than the $$$
not only does she appreciate what I make and openly displays it in her home, but she knows what I like and gives me back some great gifts!
#13
Several of my friends want to either buy one of my quilts or have me design and make one. I have a stack of quilts that are ready to be sold with prices already on them. I pull them out so they can see my work and pricing. Then we talk about them buying the materials and I discount 1/3. I figure 1/3 materials, 1/3 Labor. 1/3 quilting cost. Sometimes I don't have time so I have someone else quilt it.
#14
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I would really find it hard to charge someone even though I know the $$$ can add up with fabric and labor. I made a baby quilt for a girl at work earlier this year. One of the guys asked me about how much the supplies cost and how many hours it took me, etc. - I am still new so it probably takes me a little longer. He was really surprised about how much goes into it. Then a few months later he found out his wife was expecting twin girls and I made 2 baby quilts for them. The next week I had a thank you note and gift card for $30 for a LQS on my desk. I told him it was a gift and he didn't have to do that. He said that was nothing compared to the time and money I put into it. I was very appreciative, but still kinda felt bad.
#15
Originally Posted by cmworrall
I would really find it hard to charge someone even though I know the $$$ can add up with fabric and labor. I made a baby quilt for a girl at work earlier this year. One of the guys asked me about how much the supplies cost and how many hours it took me, etc. - I am still new so it probably takes me a little longer. He was really surprised about how much goes into it. Then a few months later he found out his wife was expecting twin girls and I made 2 baby quilts for them. The next week I had a thank you note and gift card for $30 for a LQS on my desk. I told him it was a gift and he didn't have to do that. He said that was nothing compared to the time and money I put into it. I was very appreciative, but still kinda felt bad.
#16
I just had a friend who wanted the table runner in my avatar - I did not want to charge her - another friend was here that day and she said, "I'd ask $45 for it - it's handmade/quilted." My first friend - gave me $50... I tried to give her ten back but she wouldn't take it - she's a quilter - she knows the work that goes into one.
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