that is right in the middle of the 'norm' these days, quilter's who charge by the square inch charge anywhere from 1 cent up to about 3 1/2 cents a square inch.... so pretty normal where she is...

I pay 1.5 cents a square inch. She does a great job.

1.5 cents per square inch is about as low as it goes, and that would be for a fairly open pantograph or meandering.

As for a computerized setup, most quilters I know do not increase their prices simply because they are computerized. It's simply a cost of business, and means they can get more done in less time (usually).

Thanks to everyone. I let my friend know what you have all said and she is feeling more comfortable about the price.

My friend refuses to use the computer.

In my area, the going rate is 2 to 2.5 cents per square inch for edge to edge. Custom and heirloom can run in the 5 to 7 cent range.