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jclinganrey 12-15-2014 08:35 AM
How much would you charge?
 
I colleague at work asked how much I would charge to make a T-shirt quilt. I've heard of $25 - $30 per square. Does that sound reasonable? The cost of machine quilting would be added on top of that.

Thoughts??

Jane

feline fanatic 12-15-2014 08:42 AM
It totally depends on your area. I charged $450 for a queen size quilt completed. This cost included all materials and quilting. Here is a link to it. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t209647.html

I think the next time someone asks me to make one I will up the price. Here are some links to on line T-shirt quilt makers.

http://www.campusquilt.com/order/

http://www.toocooltshirtquilts.com/pricing

Nammie to 7 12-15-2014 08:45 AM
Have you ever made a T shirt quilt? Do you know what you are getting into? Many people enjoy making quilts for others, me, not so much. I just tell people they can't afford me. I don't want to make a job of my hobby! I'm not sure how you charge for the "design" time. But you may have a good basis at $30.00 per square.

slbram17 12-15-2014 09:53 AM
Originally Posted by jclinganrey (Post 7008738)
I colleague at work asked how much I would charge to make a T-shirt quilt. I've heard of $25 - $30 per square. Does that sound reasonable? The cost of machine quilting would be added on top of that.

Thoughts??

Jane
Some info here

http://www.tshirtquilt.com/t-shirt-quilt.htm

Tartan 12-15-2014 09:57 AM
There is a site that does t-shirt quilts for others. Try Googling it and see what they charge. Most non quilters have any idea how much a quilt cost. Most t-shirt squares are backed with a light weight fusible stabilizer to control the stretch. It can be expensive. Do a list of the supply cost so you can show him much just the materials will cost plus your labor.

tessagin 12-15-2014 10:04 AM
When it comes to how much to charge, I can't help you. I have had many ask how much. I tell them I don't do commission work. I give them away as gifts to family and donate any others. I have a couple old gowns and some t-shirts I'm stashing to make one maybe one day. Good luck!

ManiacQuilter2 12-15-2014 10:49 AM
Originally Posted by Nammie to 7 (Post 7008758)
Have you ever made a T shirt quilt? Do you know what you are getting into? Many people enjoy making quilts for others, me, not so much. I just tell people they can't afford me. I don't want to make a job of my hobby! I'm not sure how you charge for the "design" time. But you may have a good basis at $30.00 per square.
I agree with Nammie. If you have never made one, there are a lot of problems that you need to know about when making one of these quilts. They become quite heavy along with backing the t-shirt with fusible so they won't be stretchy as you piece them into a quilt.


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