pennycandy

Fabric only- under $200, I don't have a stash and buy for projects. Equipment(sewing machines, cutter, etc) I've spent less than $800 total. If you would consider inflation it would be more but a thirty 30+ year old sewing machine isn't worth what it costs new.

Anniedeb

Wow....you just gave me something to think about. I've never even thought about this! I don't have a huge stash, but I know what I've been paying for fabric, books, patterns, and all the "equipment" so, I think I'll have to check this out! Thanks!!

DOTTYMO

You just mention your stash, what about your notions? I would dread to do that.

Jean in Ohio13452

Don't forget to add in cost of Thread - How many Spools do you have ? ( almost $3.00 each ?) How about the Scissors and Rotary Cutters and other Supplies... Keep the Receipts when you buy them, +Take photos when you buy items for your Stash of Supplies. and keep them together as Proof of the costs.... you would be surprised as to the $$$$ amount over a year's time.. and keep them in a Safe place... Side note: a package of Undies is $9.00+ if not on sale ... so yes if you want to keep accurate Amounts - Keep receipts and photos..for Replacement Value..

Stitchit123

I had to do this a few years ago. It took me a week to measure all the fabrics. Ins.co. called quilting fabric and batting's at $20 per yd. and my upholstering fabrics at $40. Since then I always pin a piece of paper with measurements on each one,and revise it each time I cut part of it away. I thought $10,000 was ample but I was so wrong-fabric alone was worth $40,000 -I ended up at $60,000 to cover 1 room's contents. So do not under value your treasure trove of fabrics and machines.

margecam52

my insurance is set up so that I have a blanket amount to cover everything...nothing to count. Now, if someone were to come in and just take my stash of fabric...I'd say 2 grand...since I've taken some to my shop. I don't think insurance will value at a high price (without the receipts), so, I used $10 a yard.

charlottequilts

http://www.quilts.com/announcements/...QIA_survey.pdf

I am terrible at linking with the Ipad, so I hope this works.

hugs,
Charlotte

juliea9967

My husband thinks I could do it for a couple of hundred dollars. Thank goodness he doesn't know the truth!

Lori S

My estimate is close to $35,000. Once I add in machines, notions, patterns, books and all the contents of my sewing room. I have a rider on my homeowners policy for full replacement cost. My insurance guy could not believe it could be valued that high... till he saw it and I pulled a stack of fabric from the shelf and each stack contained about 20 yards . He looked around and did a quick calculation and said "Yes , this would require additional coverage".
I would be heart broken if anything happened to use the policy , but even more devastated if there was little to no insurance to help me get my quilting groove back on.

carreen

It all has value for us but in reality, it isn't worth very much at all if you had to sell it. People will buy some if it's cheap enough but it's nowhere near what we pay for it. So, moral is, enjoy it, use it and cuddle with it cuz the real value is to you only.