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I love to make quilts for others - I don't always have the money to buy material so I love it when someone wants to supply me with the things necessary to have more fun. It also solves the problem of what to do with all the quilts I make ;) Have fun. Sounds like you will be busy busy!
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
At least she's paying. When I first read the title, I was worried it was goign to be another of those "make me 5 quilts... wait, you want me to pay for supplies and your time??" posts. :D
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Way to go on getting paid for making quilts! With what she's paying you can make the tops, send them out to be quilted and STILL make a nice profit (just make sure you get paid enough up front so you don't get stuck paying for the LAQ). That is, if you don't have a long arm machine of your own. If you do, that's even better!
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Price each is a real windfall .... I would go for it... you have almost a whole
year to do it, and each one becomes easier. Set up your assembly line! |
Great Gig. Hope you enjoy it
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Congratulations! Your friend must treasure your work and your friendship.
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Fabulous!! A great friend who appreciates the time involved and how special the quilts are. Enjoy!
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I agree getting paid to do something you love is great. Does she want all the quilts the same? Do you have a long arm machine? I'm so impressed!
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Originally Posted by eiltcoq
Deborah, It would be fun to see the pattern she picked out. It sounds, as though, you'll be busy for the whole year. Enjoy your time making these quilts. Do you do your own quilting, also? Do you have a LA? Please show us your progress as you make these quilts. Thanks. Eiltcoq.
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Sucha deal!
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Wow, this'll keep you out of trouble! Good luck. Pics please.
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Wow-sounds like a lot of fun! And what great gifts for the maids....please don't say it too loud, I have two sons getting married next year!
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Originally Posted by Deborah12687
A friend of mine has asked me to sew 4 quilts. Her daughter is getting married this coming Christmas and she wants to give her brides mades quilts for being in the wedding. She is dropping off the pattern, 5 full bolts of fabric, thread, batting and bias tape and I get what is left over. The quilts are standard size. On top of that she is paying me $550.00 per quilt. If I have time left she wants me to make a 8ft table runner for the main table.
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Originally Posted by quilter1943
Fabulous!! A great friend who appreciates the time involved and how special the quilts are. Enjoy!
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I would love to get an order like that. Glad you are doing good.
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Originally Posted by sewmuchmore
Woo hoo, you go girl . Getting paid for something you love to do awesome :thumbup:
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Start N*O*W !!!
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Sounds like fun:) what wonderful gifts.
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Wow, I would like to see the fabric, do you have any pictures? What pattern, all the same or all different. The price sounds great! I agree, start now!
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I'm sure you'll be happy to do it for her ... of course I hope the pattern isn't outlandishly difficult. They aren't going to be all king size are they?
Be sure to post photos as you progress along please. |
Good for you. I am eager to see the pattern. I hope it is fairly easy.
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Well I guess you need to get busy!!!!
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Awesome! I would have to make myself intermediate deadlines to make sure they all got done on time and with the same amount of care.
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hey, thats great. Last year I sold two quilts. one queen size for $550. and a large baby quilt for $150. I felt lucky. I have to get the one I'm working done befor I can make another one to sell. I have some material for two baby quilts. It depends on how they turn out. Not sure of the design yet.
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Good luck and keep us posted.
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That sounds great. U deserve the monies. Good luck!!
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Originally Posted by isnthatodd
Start early!!!
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Wow!! What a great offer. Good luck on making these :-D
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I'm sure glad you have lots of time to get them done. Of course, Knowing me, I'd wait till Thanksgiving to get really serious! Have fun with it. I know they will be beautiful.
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Ya, what is the pattern called??? Inquiring minds want to know!!!
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It sounds like a fair deal to me -do lots of layer cutting and chain piecing and you'll have them done in no time!
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Sounds like you need to have an old fashion quilting Bee.
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Yes, lots of work - just hope the pattern isn't too complicated. Pay is good tho. Good luck and good for you - getting paid for something you love to do!!
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Wow.......can you do it?
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Glad she appreciates all your hard work.
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Did she show you the pattern before you agreeded to do it?
Would be interested in knowing more about this great project you have going. What unique gift. |
I've been trying to convince my husband that 60 dollars for a standard size baby quilt is a good price, I need to show him this post so he'll believe me!
I'd love to see some pics and hope they all come together with no issues, and no snags! |
Now that's special...and profitable!!
Sew-n-sew...can't wait to see pictures.... |
Originally Posted by Deborah12687
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
What a gem to give you that much time to get them all done! I would say set up a payment schedule just so no one is surprised at the end!
(and the friendship stays golden!) What a cross to bear! :lol: |
More money for your own supplies. Very thoughtful and nice of her to supply all the materials up front and you don't have to go shopping for them. I hope you enjoy making them and they are fairly easy patterns.
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