BellaBoo

I say I charge 3 1/2 times the cost of the supplies to make a quilt. Once the person goes to a quilt shop with me and picks out the fabric and thread they usually have sticker shock and then realize the quilt has to have backing, batting, more thread they say they will wait for awhile. I get them off my back for a long time.

caspharm

I was told by a quilt teacher to take the cost of materials and double it, for a start. She said you will never make money on your time.

jcrow

I met a woman who sells quilts on etsy and she says the only quilts that sell are baby quilts. I went to her site and saw her baby quilts. They are $30 and they are just 2 pieces of fabric. One for the front and one for the back. Oops, I forgot about the binding. But that is all she does to it. And I've noticed that the same baby quilts are there month after month. I don't think people understand what goes into making a quilt and the cost of fabric and thread. I had a gal make me a purse and I paid $69 for all the supplies and then gave her $100 for the purse. She is excellent at purse making. I couldn't resist. I could never make one as nice as she made this. It is probably worth more than I paid her. But she said people have asked her to make her purses for $25 total. You can't buy a purse for $25 that's decent. My hairdresser wants me to give her a quilt and I go see her Tuesday and I'm really having a hard time deciding on what to do. She charges me $95 to do my hair. I have a wall hanging that costs more than that. I can't say I'll trade her. She's young and doesn't understand. It's eating at me. I think I will show up empty handed and if she asks, I'll tell her they cost a few hundred dollars. Maybe then she will be okay and understand. I've only been to her once. See, people do think it's like making an afghan (no offense to people who crochet). They don't understand how long and how much thought and work goes into making one.

jaciqltznok

whatever price get a 50% NON-refundable deposit with directions in writing, signed!

Sandygirl

Figure up the total cost for the quilt for your hairdresser. then barter with your hairdresser. Example: $500 fr the quilt.....she charges $100 per cut & color....then she trades five free appts for the quilt! She'll back Down real quick.

There was an article I read in regard to why the hairdresser charges so much. A good pair of scissors can cost $800.00!!! Nt to forget station rental costs, supplies, the required yearly addional training, licences, etc. it is a business and like all businesses, the behind the scenes csts add up.

Sandy

ronee

I just wanted to thank all of you for the input regarding the sale of a quilt. The information provided was very helpful and it is much appreciated.

AshleyR

Actually, she might not back down. My hair-dresser barters all the time. She has 2 accountants, house keeping, legal work, house-sitters, etc. for free. Or I should say, for her time.

TacoMama

There is never going to be enough money for a quilt, unless you buy one in Lancaster, and those range into $900 - $1500. Then you might get what you need to get in MHO.