Newbie asks, "how much does it cost to make a quilt"?
#32
Originally Posted by DeeBooper
The one my mom is making right now:$160.00 for the top and backing with not many leftovers,$30.00 for batting and the cost of your thread. This is all top quality Asian fabric from LQS. The size is about a full size one. I have spent up to $400.00 just for a block of the month one ( I think they cost more anyways). If you have scraps you could really save a lot.
#33
BigSister63 (I need a big sister - that'd be cool) Thanks for your estimate - after reading ALL the responses, $200 seems to be a rule of thumb.
Again, thanks to everyone and there were SO many wonderful people chiming in on this thread. Thank you again, so much!
Again, thanks to everyone and there were SO many wonderful people chiming in on this thread. Thank you again, so much!
#35
LisaR, $22 - $30 a meter!? Sounds like you live in Australia.
I notice you live in New Zealand. I think you should buy your fabric online - I'm going to and have been buying photographic equipment and other stuff that way for years - never had a problem and camera gear is VERY expensive - I trust the internet system.
Your bank will always support you if you have problems. Promise.
I notice you live in New Zealand. I think you should buy your fabric online - I'm going to and have been buying photographic equipment and other stuff that way for years - never had a problem and camera gear is VERY expensive - I trust the internet system.
Your bank will always support you if you have problems. Promise.
#37
just a word of advice...if you haven't made a quilt before, then start on a smaller project first--or an easier one like an Eleanor Burns quilt in a day pattern. Nothing kills the enthusiasm of a new quilter more than working on a very difficult large quilt (without other quilters to help you in process). Good luck, can't wait to see the outcome!
#38
Starting with something small is an excellent idea! I have seen too many beginners just plain quilt because the quilt they started was the size of Egypt!
I don't know anything about the cost of fabric or batting in Australia, but I can tell you how long it usually takes me to make a quilt. I know because so many people asked me that I finally just timed myself through sort of an average quit, which in my case, would be twin sized. ..40 hours. I quilt on my machine and that is part of my figuring.
I am still a bit of a beginner, so I don't pick really complicated patterns. I didn't count picking out my pattern or fabric as part of the 40 hours, though does40 hours does include cutting the fabric.
Hope this is helpful?
This is a great hobby. I hope you enjoy it. I swore I would never quilt, and am on quilt 26. (I started attending quilt meetings 2 years ago, just to keep my sister company and got hooked.)
I don't know anything about the cost of fabric or batting in Australia, but I can tell you how long it usually takes me to make a quilt. I know because so many people asked me that I finally just timed myself through sort of an average quit, which in my case, would be twin sized. ..40 hours. I quilt on my machine and that is part of my figuring.
I am still a bit of a beginner, so I don't pick really complicated patterns. I didn't count picking out my pattern or fabric as part of the 40 hours, though does40 hours does include cutting the fabric.
Hope this is helpful?
This is a great hobby. I hope you enjoy it. I swore I would never quilt, and am on quilt 26. (I started attending quilt meetings 2 years ago, just to keep my sister company and got hooked.)
#39
I have NEVER paid more than $130.00 to make a queen size quilt. I buy the fabric on sale, the batting (wadding) on sale and thread as well. I shop thrift shops, go to garage sales and on occasion have purchased a bed sheet for the back of the quilt. I just made a 69 inch square quilt top for less than $10.00 with fabric purchased at a garage sale.
There have been quilts posted made of men's 100% cotton shirts, skirts, etc. that have been cut up into squares and etc. They are beautiful quilts.
"Where there is a will, there is a way", as the saying goes. I would suggest you find a simple pattern and use color for your more complicated design element within the simple pattern and you will be amazed how little fabric you really need to make a stunning quilt.
I hand quilt my quilts as well, but yesterday I tried machine quilting for the first time. It is not easy and I admire those who can machine quilt on their home machines. I much prefer hand quilting, but I don't have the time to do all of my quilts by hand, so those I am donating I am going to try machine quilting. If they do not look good, I will just remove the machine quilting and do them by hand....oh, for more time...
There have been quilts posted made of men's 100% cotton shirts, skirts, etc. that have been cut up into squares and etc. They are beautiful quilts.
"Where there is a will, there is a way", as the saying goes. I would suggest you find a simple pattern and use color for your more complicated design element within the simple pattern and you will be amazed how little fabric you really need to make a stunning quilt.
I hand quilt my quilts as well, but yesterday I tried machine quilting for the first time. It is not easy and I admire those who can machine quilt on their home machines. I much prefer hand quilting, but I don't have the time to do all of my quilts by hand, so those I am donating I am going to try machine quilting. If they do not look good, I will just remove the machine quilting and do them by hand....oh, for more time...
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