Vanna

Here is a quilt I just finished, I didn’t buy the fabric it was a Christmas present for me, but I spent a lot of time on this quilt, I have a lady wanting to buy it for 20 dollars, I don’t want to be greedy, but I think the quilt it worth more then that, any advice?[ATTACH=CONFIG]606925[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]606926[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]606927[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]606928[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]606929[/ATTACH]

mjkgquilt

You have more than $20 worth of fabric. I'd rather donate it than sell it so cheap. Just my thinking.

Tartan

Go on line and find similar charm packs to see how much the fabric costs, price out the batt, backing and thread. You will need to replace these at least. It is up to you what you think your time is worth, don’t sell yourself short.

tallchick

I would just tell them that you made it for yourself as the fabric was a gift and leave it at that. You don’t owe anyone an explanation as too your decision. There is no sense offering to make her one or even have a conversation about another quilt, they have no clue about quilts by the offer. Best to shut the door on this one and leave it closed. Pretty fabrics!

osewfast

Way too low. Your time and skills are worth more than a Walmart 'quilt'.
Figure out how much $ you have invested in it, then add a fair amount for your time/skills.

Honestly, IMO, quilts are rarely sold for the amount of time it takes us to make them. But $20 is almost an insult.
Not taking into account that we don't know the person who offered it and their circumstances. Maybe it's all they can offer... in that case, its up to you whether you choose to accept their offer with grace and gratitude that it was all they could afford to give - and know in your heart that it's truly giving them a gift, not a sale. Your choice...

Good Luck!
Donna Mc

SusieQOH

I think $20 is insulting too, but people just don't realize what goes into a quilt. If you took her to a fabric store she would learn really fast!
I really like your quilt.

laurac

She either has no idea how much goes into a quilt or she hopes you are a sucker.

JJBlaine

I don't feel it is greedy to want more than $20 for your quilt, regardless of whether you purchased or were gifted the fabric. It is way too low. You also added batting, backing, and thread, plus wear and tear on your rotary blade and sewing needle. Not to mention your time. I would hesitate to sell a small wallhanging for that price.

Acquaintances often ask (practically demand) I make them a quilt (usually a bed size), expecting it to be a gift, or, if they offer to pay, it is what they would expect to pay discount store prices. I don't think it is insulting to be offered such a low price for a quilt, I believe it is ignorance. Most people do not think of quilting as a skilled craft or art form. They have no idea what is involved in the process of making a quilt. I am usually happy to educate those people.

I've learned to say I would love to make them a quilt once they purchase the materials. I explain how many yards I will need for both the front, back and binding at an average of $12, the cost of batting and an extra $20-25 for non reusable supplies such as thread, needles, basting spray, and a fresh cutting blade. If they are a good friend, I might offer to donate my time, otherwise I say we can negotiate the cost of labor once they choose a design. I then explain the how the simplest of designs will take (x) amount of hours, to cut, piece, baste, quilt, and bind, and how the amount of time could go up exponentially based on the design.

Occasionally run have someone who is bold enough to suggest I give them a quilt as a gift. I ask them if they would spend hundreds of dollars on a birthday gift for me? Would they spend 20-30 hours cleaning my house for free?

Once they have some understanding and appreciation of the time and money that goes into making a quilt, they usually change their mind in a hurry. In almost 30 years of quilting, only one person has taken me up on my offer. If it is a good friend, someone I actually want to give the quilt to, I would turn down their offer of money, and give them the quilt they like as a gift.

meyert

if you feel its worth more than $20 tell them and give them a price that you will sell it for. Most people don't want to pay for what quilts are worth

Boston1954

Consider the length of time it took you to cut it and then the sewing as well. Be fair to yourself.