Scrappy Gram

Many longarmers offer basting services for people who hand quilt. You have the advantage of putting all three layers together smoothly, setting your machine with the channel lock and long stitch length and basting the layers together. This is a service that many quilters would appreciate as it keeps them from having to crawl on the floor and pin or baste their quilts. I think you can do a 4" grid which should work for most quilters.
You could check other longarmers' websites for pricing for this service.
Debbie

scrappy2

I always heard that the smaller the stitches the better But it's consistent lenght is what really matters.
If you quilt 8-10 stitches per inch consistent you should be able to find quilting to do. The thing is getting the word out and it sounds like the QB has gave some very good advise on getting the word out. Good Luck


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plainpat

I love hand quilting,but my fingers don't.Several things come to mind.Will ppl pay postage both ways,then wait how long for their quilt to be done? Postage wouldn't matter,if you can afford a hand quilter.Having the quilt gone for months might be.

You'll need a list of prices, what is included & time it takes.Maybe some pics of quilts you've done.Will you also offer LA service? Is your home pet & smoke free? Just things to think about. You might also make a business of offering smaller quilted things,such as runners,purses etc.Good luck.

sarahsews

While it's true there is less of a market for hand quilting now due to machine quilting, it seems to me that you just have to find your market.

Last time I checked here in Sarasota one of our local fabric/quilt stores was charging $1.00 a yard for hand quilting. Small church groups in Pa. are doing the same thing for .35 - .50 a yard.

If you buy anything from Keepsake Quilting they have a membership plan that includes running an ad online on their website. That may be a possibility.

Where else could you place an ad online? Craigslist?

Best wishes, Sarah

jitkaau

The average price for hand quilting in our area is $500 - it is a lot more labour intensive than doing it on a machine.

jolo

Well if there is a market let me know. People want hand made quilts and the hand quilting but they want you to give it to them. When you tell them a price, they just shake their heads and say oh that is too much.....

harryb1834

How about teaching others to hand quilt? You could market your skills in many ways.

- Harry B.

Camping Betty

how much do you charge for hand quilting?

quilt3311

Several church groups around here still do hand quilting and I know of two ladies that hand quilt for others. I think you just have to put out the word and maybe there will be someone you can quilt for, then they will tell others. Word of mouth gets out. I know one gets quilts from all over the U.S.A. Maybe put a listing in the for sale area here? or in quilting magazines? Just a thought.

jad1044

just for a try, make an ad and post it in the quilt shops near where you live; you may be surprised... there is a big call for it here in No. MO. Very few do it anymore, but we do have one Amish lady who does it - does beautiful work.