Commission Quilting
09-01-2008, 04:32 AM
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How many of you do commission quilts for others? How long have you been providing this service and how much do you charge (do you charge based on size ~ flat charge etc)? What kind of turn around time do you offer?
09-01-2008, 08:05 AM
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This is one area that I specialize in. Custom one of a kind quilts.
#1 Depends on the complexity. A queen size double wedding ring, piecing only, starts at $800 but a queen log cabin starts at $400.
I start my calculations at 25cents per square inch, add 25% for extras, quilting etc.
Tshirt quilts go for $25 per shirt.
One thing you need to take into consideration, you charge according to what your community will pay.
I tell my customers to give me at least one month. That can go as high as 2 months depending on what my longarm business is doing at the time.
#1 Depends on the complexity. A queen size double wedding ring, piecing only, starts at $800 but a queen log cabin starts at $400.
I start my calculations at 25cents per square inch, add 25% for extras, quilting etc.
Tshirt quilts go for $25 per shirt.
One thing you need to take into consideration, you charge according to what your community will pay.
I tell my customers to give me at least one month. That can go as high as 2 months depending on what my longarm business is doing at the time.
09-01-2008, 08:24 AM
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Location: Central FL
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I used to - mainly wall pieces for offices, and charged for the artistic value. I would charge $25 for the sketches, then materials +100% to assemble them. Sometimes I made money, sometimes I didn't. It's good to have everything in writing and make realistic deadlines. If I was doing a story quilt, it would take some serious time to make patterns alone.
The area you work in is really important, as already brought up. Where I am now, you can barely give quilts away. There is zero concept of fiber arts, just thought of as a pastime for old ladies. I've had gallery owners tell me they do not touch quilts, even as consignments, and in extremely disparaging terms, too.
The area you work in is really important, as already brought up. Where I am now, you can barely give quilts away. There is zero concept of fiber arts, just thought of as a pastime for old ladies. I've had gallery owners tell me they do not touch quilts, even as consignments, and in extremely disparaging terms, too.
09-04-2008, 05:04 AM
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Location: KCMO
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I make the tops and "Vickie" does the machine quilting. (I don't know if you're asking about hand quilting or machine quilting.) I furnish the top and backing-make sure the backing is at least 6 inches longer than the top. Pricing for free-hand, custom, and special designs is 10 cents per square inch. There is a 3-week minimum time time. Pricing includes batting and thread. Hand-sewn binding is available for 10 cents per inch. Here is her current price list for your consideration:
Baby: $20.00 36" X 45"
Lap: $25.00 45 X 72
Twin: $40.00 70 X 96
Full: $45.00 80 X 96
Queen: $50.00 90 X 100
King: $55.00 100 X 100
Super King: $ 60.00 110 X 110
Vickie lives in southern Missouri. I mail her my quilt tops from Kansas City :)
Baby: $20.00 36" X 45"
Lap: $25.00 45 X 72
Twin: $40.00 70 X 96
Full: $45.00 80 X 96
Queen: $50.00 90 X 100
King: $55.00 100 X 100
Super King: $ 60.00 110 X 110
Vickie lives in southern Missouri. I mail her my quilt tops from Kansas City :)
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