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    Old 05-29-2011, 08:41 AM
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    As a Quilter, the cost is not a concern to me BUT it is finding the right HOME for it that concerns me!!!!!
    I don't want to go and see it under a car!!!!, Puppies being born on it!!! or in a closet!!!!![lol lol heard it here]
    I want to know it will be loved and used on the bed where it should be.... That is my priceless moment!!!
    but that is just me......
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    Old 05-29-2011, 08:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by trif
    I will be brave and give a realistic answer. I make LOTS of quilts for co workers for gifts, occasionally commissioned (along with my friend who is also member on our quilt board). I just had to figure out the cost for two quilts both approx 63x63, okay now I purchased all the fabric at joann's With coupons including batting and thread (sale or coupon)

    Fabric $5 a yard x 12 yards= $60
    Thread = $10 (high est, but I use sulky)
    Batting = $20 (queen packaged warm & natural)
    Total materials only= $100 ( with tax)

    Our time to piece, quilt and add love = PRICELESS
    Did your fabric include backing material or just material for the top?
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    Old 05-29-2011, 09:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by luv-e
    As a Quilter, the cost is not a concern to me BUT it is finding the right HOME for it that concerns me!!!!!
    I don't want to go and see it under a car!!!!, Puppies being born on it!!! or in a closet!!!!![lol lol heard it here]
    I want to know it will be loved and used on the bed where it should be.... That is my priceless moment!!!
    but that is just me......
    I'll echo that!
    Factoring in the true costs in material, supplies, and labour, is nothing in compared to that priceless moment!!!!!!
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    Old 05-29-2011, 09:13 AM
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    As a Quilter, the cost is not a concern to me BUT it is finding the right HOME for it that concerns me!!!!!
    I don't want to go and see it under a car!!!!, Puppies being born on it!!! or in a closet!!!!![lol lol heard it here]
    I want to know it will be loved and used on the bed where it should be.... That is my priceless moment!!!
    but that is just me......
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    I'll echo that!
    Factoring in the true costs in material, supplies, and labour, is nothing in compared to that priceless moment!!!!!!
    Do you mean like this? I gave three away to a lady today who seemed so happy to get them. Her daughter was quite happy to get some kitties since her dad doesn't want cats in the house!

    Here are three I gave away today to a visiting Lithuanian pastor's wife. She was delighted to get them! (We make a lot of charity quilts for people who can use them.)
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    Old 05-29-2011, 09:17 AM
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    JustFlyingIn ... aren't those smiles absolutely the best reward! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
    And a perfect match of the kittens for the little girl.
    Priceless moments indeed!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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    Old 05-29-2011, 09:20 AM
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    countless hours of time but filled with lots of love
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    Originally Posted by charismah
    I think I want to go into denial. I don't want to keep track. :shock:
    Same here :D
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    Old 05-29-2011, 09:24 AM
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    Originally Posted by charismah
    I think I want to go into denial. I don't want to keep track. :shock:
    Gotta love the land of denial! LOL

    One thing for sure, except for the "value" of my time, I will never spend as much making a quilt as I've spent on the 2 I purchased :shock: (prior to ever dreaming of taking this up as a hobby).
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    Debs shelties: the 12 yards included backing and binding. Typically I use 5 yards for backing and this gives me plenty of extra fabric which I then make into binding or save for another project.
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    Originally Posted by trif
    Debs shelties: the 12 yards included backing and binding. Typically I use 5 yards for backing and this gives me plenty of extra fabric which I then make into binding or save for another project.
    Oh ok, I guess each pattern is different then, the one I was looking at for a Queen Lone Star calls for almost 8 yards of backing fabric.
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