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Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 6328238)
Am I the only one who finds this ironic? First, we talk (complain, really) about how Muggles (non-quilters) expect us to do all this work to make a quilt, then want to pay a really low price for the product of our work. Then we turn around and do the exact same thing to our fellow quilters and longarmers.
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Ok, thanks for all of your responses. To add some more information....
No I didn't ask for an estimate ahead of time. My quilt is 88 x 96 inches. She provided the batting, I provided the backing. The pattern is a very loose meander. Oh...and I live in Northern Wisconsin in a very rural area and this quilt shop is the only LA quilter in 80 miles...maybe that's why she charges more. I am very happy with the quilting, it looks nice, I was just shocked at the price. |
Sorry but for a queen size and simple meander that is too much.
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Originally Posted by Gayle8675309
(Post 6329318)
Ok, thanks for all of your responses. To add some more information....
No I didn't ask for an estimate ahead of time. My quilt is 88 x 96 inches. She provided the batting, I provided the backing. The pattern is a very loose meander. Oh...and I live in Northern Wisconsin in a very rural area and this quilt shop is the only LA quilter in 80 miles...maybe that's why she charges more. I am very happy with the quilting, it looks nice, I was just shocked at the price. What kind of thread? Did she bind it or did you? |
That could be $30 for batting, and 2 cents per square inch... I don't think that is unreasonable for a rural area. If you're happy with the quilting, I would chalk it up to experience, and enjoy your quilt! Think of it as 50 cents per day for the first year you use it, and then all the future years of comfort with it are a bonus.
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It is amazing to see the variance in pricing. It makes it hard to know whats reasonable for your area.
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Originally Posted by Gayle8675309
(Post 6329318)
Ok, thanks for all of your responses. To add some more information....
No I didn't ask for an estimate ahead of time. My quilt is 88 x 96 inches. She provided the batting, I provided the backing. The pattern is a very loose meander. Oh...and I live in Northern Wisconsin in a very rural area and this quilt shop is the only LA quilter in 80 miles...maybe that's why she charges more. I am very happy with the quilting, it looks nice, I was just shocked at the price. thanks for the additional info. I feel you more than likely paid too much. There are several exceptional LAQ here on the board. Even with the shipping to and from, you could probably get a better deal and be just as happy if not happier with the job. Here is a link to participating board members who LA seperated by location http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...s-t169702.html. Many of us post pictures on a regular basis to see our work. Don't limit yourself by the person in your area. USPS one rate boxes include package tracking and you can watch your quilt going and coming. |
Originally Posted by Marilynsue
(Post 6326857)
I've never paid over $140 and that always included the batting. $200 seems pretty high to me.
So it is location-location on the quilting cost. |
Originally Posted by AngeliaNR
(Post 6326824)
I am paying less than $90.00 here in this part of the country. That included batting (I supplied the backing), binding, and pantograph, but not shipping.
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I live on Long Island NY and have started long arming for pay in the past year. The charge you mention is very reasoable around here. I recently charged $225 for a queen,some meandering, some custom. Customer supplies batting and backing, no binding. I talked it over with the client beforehand, no surprises for either one of us. Different pricing for different sizes and work. I don't charge by the inch,rather what time I think it will take. Not looking to get rich, just earn fabric money.
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