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Jerrie 05-02-2010 06:14 AM

Well Family someone wants me to make a crib size quilt for her grandson, I never made one for anybody so what design do you think and any ideas what to charge i will quilt it on my machine.

any suggestion would be appreciated, Thanks i told her i will let her know later to day.

adriansmom 05-02-2010 06:24 AM

Definitely charge for the fabric/thread. As for pattern you could use the same pattern that is used with toe Downy QFK quilts. It's just a 4-patch alternated with a block. You can get the free pattern on the website. Then it will be quick and easy. I have made quite a few of them and they go really fast. Then you just need to charge for your time. I would probably would only add an additional $20 for my time if I used this pattern...it's that easy and it is family. That's just my opinion.

Jerrie 05-02-2010 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by adriansmom
Definitely charge for the fabric/thread. As for pattern you could use the same pattern that is used with toe Downy QFK quilts. It's just a 4-patch alternated with a block. You can get the free pattern on the website. Then it will be quick and easy. I have made quite a few of them and they go really fast. Then you just need to charge for your time. I would probably would only add an additional $20 for my time if I used this pattern...it's that easy and it is family. That's just my opinion.

ok no it is not family i was saying Family to the quiltingboard it is just someone i know no one special to me. Thank you

zyxquilts 05-02-2010 07:25 AM

I was told, with most 'hand made' items, to at least charge 3 times the cost of your materials. Sometimes that seems like a lot to me, but then, again, you have to pay yourself for your time too!

bearisgray 05-02-2010 07:34 AM

Be prepared for the person to have "sticker shock"

I think they expect to get something for the same price they would pay for a "quilt" at WalMart or JC Penney

clem55 05-02-2010 11:43 AM

I made a Grandmother Fan quilt, trimmed with a wide 4 inch lace, charged $90 and they were happy with that. I gave the price before I started. To me it was high, I didn't really want to do it, but guess they could afford it!


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