How much should I charge for this quilt?
Here is the link of an advent calendar which I am asked to make and using all Moda fabrics. How much do you think I should charge? The finished size is 37"x53"
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/12/...kets.html#more Thanks for any feedback |
i usually start w/ how many hours it is going to take me to do and the difficulty in the project. That looks like that could be a time consuming project.
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Originally Posted by 117becca
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i usually start w/ how many hours it is going to take me to do and the difficulty in the project. That looks like that could be a time consuming project.
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Looks like it would take quite a while - I'd ask at least $500 - plus cost of materials - because I wouldn't want to make it.
Who asked you to make it? Friend - co-worker - relative - acquaintance? Read all the other posts about people not getting paid - or the requester reneging - Get the materials paid for and a deposit upfront before doing a thing. And then get the agreement in writing - and signed. This looks like something I MIGHT consider making for myself - ETA: Your post went up while I was typing. Making things for friends can end up being stressful - in many ways - Why should one make something for a friend (that is not a gift) for any less than one would ask a stranger to pay? As far as that goes, why would a friend - especially a friend - ask one to make something for less than she/he would pay a stranger? ETA:ETA: Why do people tend to not value our expertise? If we were carpenters, plumbers, or electiricians, people hardly bat an eye at paying $50 to $100 per hour for labor. Most of us also have tools, skills, education and training - we may not have certificates or licenses, but we still had to learn and practice. |
I always price stuff materials plus labor. You can always pick cheaper materials. I will also consider who is asking - friend, family, relative, co-worker....I also enjoy doing this stuff, so if I can put something together for someone else, I get a "fix" and win w/out spending any of my own money. Then I make a few extra bucks to fund my next "fix"
Wow, that sounds like I'm some drug addict!! :) LOL!! |
Or maybe let her buy the materials and then charge $150-200 to put it together??? This way she understands that it's not an inexpensive proposition, and it's her money tied up in the materials.
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
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Or maybe let her buy the materials and then charge $150-200 to put it together??? This way she understands that it's not an inexpensive proposition, and it's her money tied up in the materials.
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I would have her buy materials and get half of a deposit up front. I would charge at least 300 to make the top if you are quilting more
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People that don't make quilts often have no idea of what is actually involved in the making of one - either in cost of materials or time and effort making it.
I think they base their idea of what it might cost on 'store-bought' items - and think someone 'can make it for less' It's a good idea to have a discussion ahead of time and avoid sticker shock later. |
I went to a consignment shop in a few towns over. A woman there has had her quilts for sale and they are beautiful! Never used...Hard designs...and only 125.00 to 235.00 they do not seem to be selling. I did not check the size but my guess would be queen. Sadly it does not seem people want to pay for quality work. So many people claim they get a lot of money for quilts. I wonder how many do really...
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