katlady

You should charge her three times what the cost of all the material that goes into the quilt was.

Rebecca VLQ

I'd like to amend my answer from $1200 to $1400 since the background is pieced as well.

When folks commission a quilt, they know they're asking for a unique item. This is different than someone who just by the way knows you make quilts and asks you to "make me one!" The latter has no idea the time, effort, special-ness that goes into it. The former is expecting a masterpiece. And, they do not think it's out-of-line to pay an artist for their expertise.

Eddie, I know you are not dealing with a friend/customer of the Wal-Mart mentality. And I'm sure they have the utmost respect for you and your work. Quote what you feel is fair to you and to them (I know w/the $1200 you're making less than $4/hr....sometimes that is ok if you get paid partially in dividends from the experience).

Folks that are saying $400-$600? I'm so sorry you live in a climate where that's all a quilt is "worth". I would rather keep it in my home for years and years to enjoy its beauty for myself than to work sweatshop labor on something so lovely.

And Pottery Barn does have some cute styles. They are pricing for the masses and control their costs by buying en masse. Which is ok, if you're into that sort of thing. Obviously this customer is not, otherwise she would have bought one AT Pottery Barn.

tslowery

Beautiful quilt and quilting...I am so new to this but what if you took her with you to pick out the fabric and the quality that you want to work with ....let her buy the fabric and she will see how expensive that part is then charge her your hourly rate....bet it will be around that 12 to 1400 rate....I could never afford to pay that but if money is not a problem and she wants it and she can pay it then it should not be a problem for her are you...that way she sees how expensive batiks are and you get compensated for your talent on piecing and quilting..

sandpat

Sounds like your "customer" is expecting to pay a fair price for her request. I sold 2 appliqued baby quilts 36 x 48 for $150. + the cost of the fabric...It was too low. I'm in West Tn....not too far from you.

I think you should price it so that you are NOT in that "stick a flyer on a wall in the grocery store saying you'll make a queen quilt for $300 bucks" category. Your quilts are not that kind of quilt and that is NOT what your customer is wanting to buy. Price it at least $12-1400 and if she doesn't want to spend that....its fine...at least your work isn't being devalued. Don't let that happen.

MaryAnna

I'd have to agree! It's worth more, but over a thousand might be too much, especially in this economy. Like one poster said that he had his quilt at a show and many said it was worth more than a thousand, so he priced it at a thousand and it didn't sell. If she's a repeat customer, I'd definetly give her a deal as word of mouth is the best advertising.
Blessings,
MaryAnna

darlings7

Stunning quilt and in my opinion is worth minimum $1500. If your client is appreciative of excellent workmanship, she will not object to that price. She will have a one of a kind quilt that she will enjoy and her guests will marvel at each time they see it.
Jackie

oma66

I can well understand someone wanting that quilt in a queen sz. I thought that myself when I first saw it....but knew I could not afford it. I have been to Lancaster, PA twice and the quilts there ran the average of $900. when I was there years ago. My sister in law paid $895.00 for a log cabin quilt there.

Eddie, what would you pay for the quilt if you could not make it yourself? What will it cost you to make it - just the materials? How much do you want to make an hour for your work? How many hours will it take you to make the quilt and shams? A lot of questions to answer, but you can kinda get an idea of the price to charge.

Hope your clint has a bulging purse and wants it at any cost, but whatever you decide to charge it will never be enough to pay for your talent. That is priceless.

ladydi64

What ever you charged her to do a lap quilt I would triple the price, or about $600 to 700 dollars.

Bobbin along

It is SO beautiful--I can totally understand why she wants one for herself! I wouldn't hesitate a second to ask $1200.
Sure, the economy is bad--but it is the same economy that YOU are living with and you deserve to be paid appropriately! It isn't just a blanket--it is an original, a work of art, a family heirloom, and...did i mention incredibly beautiful!

foxxigrani

I wouldn't know what to charge, but I do know, don't sell yourself or your work short, its a beautiful quilt and lots of work went into it. If she wants it she will pay the price, tell her up front before you start it. If she doesn't want it you are out nothing. Good luck and again beautiful work. I absolutely love it. Would love to be able to make one like that myself. Wow