Gabrielle's Mimi

Since it is personalized you need to get 100% not just a deposit. All of us have known people who walk away from things they've ordered, unfortunately. Since this is personalized you won't be able to sell or give it to anyone else. There are no stores or catalogs that I know of that will allow you to have things personalized without paying in full.

svenskaflicka1

i have an artist daughter who was working for a law office in another state. the owner of the practice wanted a portrait of his two daughters, together, as a holiday gift for his wife. after establishing a ball park figure for the work, daughter put in countless hours, doing a photorealistic portrait in mixed media, and brought it to him for approval/purchase. he looked it over, pronounced it perfect, but too expensive. when she would not come down in her price, he had the nerve to ask if he could get a xerox of it for $25, instead. it remains in her portfolio as an example of her work, and a reminder of how fickle clients can be.

set a fair price. stick with it. do have the client purchase the fabric if you can, so they have an "investment" in the piece. get your contract in writing, if at all possible. no, you don't have to bring in "the law", but a visible contract is more binding than a verbal one. and know that the "workman is worthy of his wage". your artistry is worth it!

quiltmom04

Depends on whether you want to give it away of not. Once you charge too little, HER friend will want one at that price and HER friend will want one....Once you visualize making seven of the wallhangings, each personalized and carefully designed, see how much money you want so that you are not upset that it's taken all your time! You do excellent work DO NOT undervalue it! I would think that $150 is a place to START.

G-Ma quilts

Don't sell it for less than you would make more for. If someone else wants one, you can't change your price then

jitkaau

Three times what it cost - include the cost of full reels of thread when you calculate.

BettyGee

Your time and talent are worth something too, so that should be considered along with the cost of materials. I'd ask between $70 and $80.

biscuitqueen

That is a beautiful wall hanging, just remember you can never go up in your price, and get at least 1/2 of the cost. I've told clients that if it is personalized, I get full payment before hand.

penski

beautiful quilt

annette1952

It is very pretty. I agree with some of the others. Cost of materials x 3.

jaciqltznok

non-refundable deposit of half the final cost. IN writing what the details will be, and what the costs are.

I have paid more than that for a small embroidered label!