Boy, did I open my mouth
12-20-2013, 06:25 PM
#32
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I agree...people have no idea how much it cost for fabric!
Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
I highly recommend having the landlord shop with you and have her pay for the fabric. Then the actual price for labor will look a lot smaller because she is not paying you for the fabric. Hope that makes sense.
12-20-2013, 08:01 PM
#36
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I looked it up on Google and it appears to be an abbreviation for Big Quilt. It is a big block quilt that is found on Maple Island Quilts. It looks like a traditional pattern with a contemporary twist, to me. Hope this sets you at ease. :-)
12-20-2013, 08:14 PM
#37
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I totally agree with leatheflea. Most people have no idea what even the fabric costs, much less the time, so I begin by saying it's very expensive, before I suggest on-line sites. I won't start without an agreement on the costs and fabric or the fabric costs in hand (including batting and backing). I have done several queen sized commissions in the $1,100 to 1,500 range. BTW, I just got some darling cowboy fabric from fabric.com.
12-20-2013, 08:34 PM
#38
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Yikes you really did it! Non quilters have no idea the cost of our materials. Just be up front with your landlord. Honesty is the best policy I say! They probably think you can make one cheaper than they can buy at Walmart.
12-21-2013, 04:01 AM
#40
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