SELLING QUILTS?
03-16-2011, 07:51 PM
#91
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Hi the prices of our fabric here (anything up to $32 per metre) makes quilting very expensive, I do mostly scrap quilts, my friends give me their scraps, but if anyone asks me to make a quilt I suggest we go shopping together for the fabric !!!!!! they soon change their minds, which is a relief to me as sewing quilts is my passion and I LOVE to give them away to needy people
Dale
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Dale
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03-16-2011, 08:20 PM
#92
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Location: Illinois
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i have been asked that before and i tell them up front they can be exspensive and unless they are willing to pay in the hundreds of dollars they would be better off going to the store and buying a quilt there for there bed
03-16-2011, 09:59 PM
#94
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Location: No. Calif
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When I am asked about making a quilt (outside the family) I always tell them that my time is worth at least $25/hr plus the cost of fabric and fabric for a lap quilt can run any where from $150-$200. That usually shuts down the discussion!
03-17-2011, 03:47 AM
#95
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Years ago I made my 1st rag time quilt out of flannels and friends asked me if I would make one. Told them I had more than $100.00 just in the flannels and they just couldn't believe it-I didn't make them any. :-D
03-17-2011, 05:18 AM
#96
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Location: Sumas, Wa
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Many posts so the topic has wide interest. I would like to ask quilters what they consider a fair price for a hand made quilt? Last year I sold a wall hanging for $50 but I knew it was worth much more. But she was an elderly lady and insisted the quilt was the perfect color for her sewing room. What do you think an ethical price for a hand quilt that can take up to 2 or 3 months? I've no clue.
03-17-2011, 06:03 AM
#97
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Location: Oklahoma
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When I have people ask me to make them a quilt, I just tell them that they can't afford what I would have to have with the cost of the fabric, thread, batting, etc. and my TIME! So I just make them when I want and them donate some to be auctioned off for various organizations.
03-17-2011, 06:46 AM
#98
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The way I sold Two quilts is I made a Queen size and showed it off at work and one of my nurses said she was interested in buying it off of me if I was willing to sell it. When I told her the price $450.00. She blinked and said it's worth it. OK I will buy it. She thought she was getting a deal. I had a little over $200.00 in it. Then I was commisioned to make a baby quilt for a friends daughter. I sold it for $85.00. I had $40.00 in it. I take the amout of cost and double it. No, it's not the true value but I made some money off of my work that I enjoy. Most people won't pay that much. Yes I agree, they want you to give it away.
03-17-2011, 07:08 AM
#99
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Originally Posted by Ms Elaine Va
Everywhere I go people ask me if I am still making quilts. Of course, the answer is yes. Then the next question is am I selling them. When I say no - I get this look and then the response "What are you going to do them all"? Some even try to get me to set up stands at the local farmers market, craft shows etc.
My husband has a fishing boat - he catches fish but noone expects him to start selling fish.
It is my hobby I do it for enjoyment. Am I the only one that gets these questions?
My quilts are given to people and charties and the rest I like to look at often. I use them on my bed to keep us warm. lol
My husband has a fishing boat - he catches fish but noone expects him to start selling fish.
It is my hobby I do it for enjoyment. Am I the only one that gets these questions?
My quilts are given to people and charties and the rest I like to look at often. I use them on my bed to keep us warm. lol
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