What that is so interesting. I am surprised at the small amount of bobbins you used. I am making a quilt top right now and I've already been through 3 and I'm not even a quarter of the way done. I guess it all depends on what you're constructing. Thanks so much for sharing your info.

If you haven't kept track of the time you invest in your quilt you will be surprised. It may seem like you only work a few minutes but it is actually a couple hours. Time just flies when you're having fun!

I have a digital kitchen timer that counts down, as usual, and counts up, like a stopwatch. Every time I'm in the middle of a quilt, I think to myself, "Next time I'll use that timer to keep track of how long a quilt takes."

So far, I've never remembered.

Tate

I'm working on a sampler quilt for a former student of mine who is now grown and stationed in S. Korea. I've thought of making a diary of the hours invested...just so he knows it's not a Bed in a Bag sort of thing. I thought I could make the label into a pocket and slip the diary in there.

What a clever idea! I think I'll try that.

Cyndy K

I love this idea! I have been capturing the process by taking photos along the way (I've only made 3 quilts so far), but having a record of the hours I spent on each would make me even prouder of the accomplishment.

Michelle

Interesting!! And it varies so much, at least for me, based on the quilt...OBW's take me FOREVER, I can't even guess how long. I should start logging...I'm only maybe 20% done with the top and I've already spent many hours.

Never say never! When you are in a bad financial situation selling a quilt to make a little bit of money is something you hope for. I had a baaaad job that paid peanuts when I was a refugee, but it came with a good meal and that is what sealed the deal for me. This is not to say that we should undervalue our work, but you never know what life brings.

That's very interesting. I think I will have to try it.

I just started a project binder with plastic inserts where I have made notes of the pattern, fabric swatches glued to a page (Elmer's school glue of course) and completed quilt size but I did not think about tracking my time and costs...

I like your idea and will capture more information when I do my next project. Thanks for sharing.