elnan

[QUOTE=Klermont;8301063]I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm a newbe so here goes

"I got suckered into doing a Tshirt quilt for a coworker. "

I would still be running away.

Mumto2

Honestly I would run..........I would be very tempted to put the T-shirt’s in a bag and return them to her saying that you researched the quilt’s requirements and don’t have the skill or equipment to do a good job.....and that you just can’t stand the thought of cutting into those special shirts! Give her the contact info for some specialists......

I know someone who is making one for her own son and has sourced replicas of his shirts because cutting scares her!

AudreyB

The going rate around here is $25 per tee shirt if they are just sewn together and $35 per tee shirt if you add sashing. This covers everything, including the stabilizer, sashing, batting, backing, thread, quilting and binding. Twelve tee shirts at $25 each comes to $300. Twelve tee shirts with sashing at $35 comes to $420.

hobbykat1955

like the above I got suckered into making 2 for my SIL's grandson's...I made it clean I'm on no deadline and since it's a niece I won't charge much beyond the price of supplies. I almost died when she walked in with two shopping bags filled with every T-Shirt, Bib, Stretchy the boys wore since birth...They are now 11 and 9...And you think you have it bad with 19 T Shirts...How abt bags full of all diff sizes...

Lena1952

My cousin asked me to repair her deceased mothers quilt. I took it with the intention of doing the necessary repairs. I realized after 2 years, I wasn't going to ever get around to it. I returned her quilt with apologies. We are still friends. Sometimes we have great intentions but the time factor just doesn't work. My own children are waiting on their quilts while I deal with parents health issues. Best of luck with whatever you decide.

ckcowl

oh my— didn’t even bring up a price??? What if she thinks you are just doing it out of the goodness of your heart and doesn’t expect to pay anything? Feelings will be hurt, a close relationship could become quite strained. If you plan to be paid you need to at least discuss it with her. Tell her what backing, batting etc might cost, give her an idea.
Communication is always important- especially for family & close friends. If you don’t say anything then give her the quilt and a bill she may be more than hurt.

lynnie

i have a friend that has done a lot of these. she has a long arm also, and does her quilting on that.she does stabilize every block-t shirt. it's a lot of work, and usually heavy. she's the type that pumps out quilts nd has done many and knows all the tricks to doing it.
from being in your position on more than one occasion of being remorseful. tell her you figured it all out, and it will cost more than she is willing to pay. if she asks, well, how much is that. tell her about $400-500, depending on the size. if she doesn't back down, get it paid half up front. tell her to pick her favorite 12, and you'll try to use those. good luck, and if you do it, show us what you've done.

Blue Button

I do alot of T-shirt and Memory quilts. I enjoy doing them. I am working on 6 lap quilts for a lady out of her late husband' shirts. For a lap quilt (approx. size 48 x 54) I charge $150.00. A large lap quilt (approx. size 56 X 76) I charge 200.00. I don't know if this is too high or too low but I get enough business to keep busy.

bernamom

I guess i'm in the minority here! I like making them, I make them for all of the graduating senoir in our church youth group. I only charge for the materials. Mine are very basic. I let the t-shirt tell the story. Kids don't really care about the quilting or sashing. I just iron on interfacing, cut out 15 inch squares, sew them together, back with fleece (inside out style) flip it, and zig-zag over the ditches.
**For anyone interested in 'Project Repat' ... A friend had one done there and was happy with the results. No interfacing, backed with fleece and no quilting to hold the sides together, but she loves it.

Grace creates

Looked at making tee shirt quilts. The quilting looks like it may be difficult on a tee shirt. I enjoy fmq on my domestic machine, but I think it may be difficult on a tee shirt quilt. What do you experienced ladies think?