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cheri62 07-12-2011 10:12 AM

they are adorable, I would think at least 10.00.

jaly3162 07-12-2011 10:15 AM

No way! $4.00 if definitely not enough! At least $10.00 or $12.00.

Steady Stiching 07-12-2011 10:31 AM

I find that many people who seek our talents out are often just "looking for a good deal". These little clutches are worth every bit of 12.00.
A "friend" asked me to make embroidered towels so that she could take care of her xmas list.
And said "of course I will pay for supplies" Like she was doing me a favor. I firmly declined.
at 4.00 you are losing money.

MargeD 07-12-2011 10:45 AM

Those are beautiful as well as very well made. Even for friends I would charge a minimum of $5, but tell them that they are getting the "friend discount". I would say between $10-$15. I think at times we sell ourselves short and don't charge enough. Of course there is th "what the market will bear", but a minimum of $10, given what I see to be excellent craftsmanship.

Kristin in ME 07-12-2011 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

Originally Posted by dreamquilter
I haven't seen the pattern, but does the designer give permission to make and sell the finished product? If not stated on the pattern, you may be in violation of the copyright law if you do.

I already brought this up and it was skimmed over...

This is probably going off topic, but I've looked into copyright law for my knitting. It seems to be a very gray area. The biggest question seems to be- does the maker/seller of the pattern actually have the right to determine what people do with the product made from the pattern? The copyright is actually covering the pattern itself- so that it would be illegal for someone to obtain a pattern, then copy the actual pattern to sell for their own gain, not what is made from the pattern.

Pat G 07-12-2011 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by charismah
12$
They are adorable!

I agree with $12. Charging less wouldn't be worth your time.

darlings7 07-12-2011 11:02 AM

I agree with Charismah..............$12 is a very reasonable price for a lovely wallet which would make a beautiful gift.

MissQuilter 07-12-2011 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by darlings7
I agree with Charismah..............$12 is a very reasonable price for a lovely wallet which would make a beautiful gift.

Me too. They are lovely!

sewsayit 07-12-2011 11:53 AM

Really cute! Cute enough to get more than $4 for! I know it's hard for us to put a realistic value on our time, but even at $12/hour (cheap), you'd have to be making one in 20 minutes, start to finish and that doesn't take into consideration the cost of your materials. You should be compensated for your materials, time and your quality work. Charging $9 or $11 might be something you can live with and the odd number will make them feel like you actually calculated your costs.

MOMBASIL53 07-12-2011 11:53 AM

no less than $10.00


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