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12-24-2016, 04:58 PM

#11

thimblebug6000

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Also, you might want to make sure that the pattern you are using doesn't have a statement on it that it is for personal use only.

12-25-2016, 03:14 AM

#12

Sandygirl

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Unless you are buying materials at "wholesale" ....it is a challenge to cover costs when purchased at retail. Take the 50 each

sandy

12-25-2016, 06:43 AM

#13

nabobw

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You sure are right. So many people want what you do for nothing.

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Originally Posted by cashs_mom

Good advice from lovingmama. It very hard to get people to pay you for your time when you do labor intensive work. My husband does some custom car/truck parts for specific models. He made a really nice gauge pod for the truck. Some people wanted him to make one for them but choked on the $600 price. At that price he only made about $6.00/hr because they were hugely labor intensive. People are used to the "Walmart price" on things and most people can't tell the difference in quality between cheap products and custom made.

12-25-2016, 07:24 AM

#14

Nammie to 7

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You are right about people not knowing what goes into a project. I just had a lady offer me a sack of used jeans (for jeans quilts) in exchange for making her a t-shirt quilt. Not Happening!

12-25-2016, 08:06 AM

#15

Grandma Mary

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I have made more than a dozen wreaths, but only sold one. It was for a good friend and I wasn't going to charge anything, but he insisted, knowing the cost of materials, and that it takes a day to make. He paid me $40.

12-25-2016, 12:48 PM

#16

quiltingshorttimer

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think about how much you would work at any job for--and then make sure that you get at least that much plus your materials cost out of the project. I made the mistake of WAY underestimating the amount of time that it would take to "deconstruct" shirts and pants for 3 memory quilts project I'm trying to wrap up--and consequently have cheated myself.

Forgot the "rule" to estimate your time--then pad it with some hours for the problems you run into.

12-25-2016, 12:56 PM

#17

Jingle

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I don't sell my quilts, all I make. I don't want the hassle so I give them away or donate. I don't have to worry about copyrights either, I make up most patterns.
I just like to make quilts and can't store them all.

12-25-2016, 05:51 PM

#18

lynnie

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just saw on ETSY $27-48. that was just the first page, so i'd look further. also, the fabrics looked a few yrs old, and anything new will cost you your first grandchild to do.

12-26-2016, 06:45 AM

#19

pbraun

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In Central Illinois they were gong for $30.00. No offense to the quilter but they were not most beautiful. Stitched well, but lacking in style.

12-26-2016, 06:48 AM

#20

pbraun

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I was looking for that pattern and did not know where to look. The local quilt shop had one for Valentine's Day but did not answer my email request asking for pattern or kit.