How much would you charge for an applique quilt like this in queen size?
03-09-2011, 02:29 AM
#202
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Of course the labor was included (and no....not everything is made in China- I have been shopping this week for furniture made in Americia)...people made all of the items...Quilts are like a home, stock market ect...the prices go up and down depending on the economy, and supply and demand. The quilt is machine made unlike the Amish quilts - the prices of the Amish quilts have also come down in prices. The quilt is very beautiful...but Sadly many people in todays economy are losing houses, jobs, etc...those who have not are being very careful with spending not like a few years ago when folks were charging everything and getting into debt and buying items that they could not afford. I personally think Eddy qouted a fair price but in the end it was still too much at this time for the client. Hopefully someone on that loves the quilt and has the income/buget can buy it. He now may beable to ask for more and who knows...maybe someone on this board has a friend that would pay 1,200 for that wonderful, beautiful quilt.
Since when does your labor time not count? When you hire work done on your home or your car, do you not get charged by the hour? I always figure costs on what I need to make per hour... plus materials. If they don't want to pay it, they don't have to hire me.
I don't think highly skilled craftsmen need to sell themselves or their work short. Especially with all the crap being made in China today, local handmade goods should be at a premium.
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by carolaug
just thinking...1,400 is more than my Stainless steel stove, my berber carpet in my livingroom, hallway installed and stairway, more than my oak rolltop desk, more than my kitchen table...all hard wood, more than my stainless frig, more than my floors in my kitchen, window installed, my Accuquilt Studio and dies, more than my livingroom set (yes I do buy when all are on sale)...the only thing I can think of that is less ...is my sewing machine...sorry...1,400 is too much for a quilt that only my husband and I would see... (my honest opinion) but there may be people out there that have huge bank accounts...and the only quilt I would hand down...would be one made from a family member. My thought would be...How much would I pay for the quilt...if I was selling one..we can not use the amount of time...sadily that does not count...so I would double the amount of how much I spent on fabric....Nope I would never get rich on quiliting...think I will keep my day job.
I don't think highly skilled craftsmen need to sell themselves or their work short. Especially with all the crap being made in China today, local handmade goods should be at a premium.
03-09-2011, 06:05 AM
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You are looking at a minimum of 80 hours of work for the leaves only--that's 2 weeks of skilled labor, plus you have your piecing and quilting on top of that. For your quality of work--which is absolutely gorgeous--I would consider 1,200 for labor only and add the cost of materials on top of that at a minimum. It is worth more than that--I have seen quilts with labor like this sold at our quilt show for 2,000--which for your quality of work is well worth it. Don't sell yourself short. You have built your reputation and need to be paid for it. Love your quilts!
03-09-2011, 07:10 AM
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In this area of the country that we live in I think your offer was very fair. Your quilt is beautiful and each of us feel our quilts are worth a lot as not only do we invest our time but also put a bit of ourselves into each one. I was once told it is only worth what the people can pay.
03-09-2011, 07:31 AM
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It sounds like the lady has ASK you to make one & that you have not actually started it yet. That leaves it open to name your price. It is beautiful I would start around $1500 & see what her reaction is. She may jump at that price or she may come back with a lower price. You should have in mind the very least you would sell it for. I would get 50% down before you even start it.
03-09-2011, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbarrow
Someone on here said 3 x the cost of materials.........
Patti Sue
03-09-2011, 08:21 AM
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I keep hearing about the economy and cost of quilts. 132,000 people signed up, day one, to buy the new Iphone that will cost them between 2,300. and 3,100. per year in operating costs plus the cost of the phone itself. It is a luxury item. A quilt will keep you warm for 50+ years and be handed down for some more years and you think 400. to 600. is a high price for our handiwork, time and materials. This logic escapes me. If we don't believe in the value of our work, its no wonder people offer so little to buy it. I will not sell a bed size quilt for less than $600.00. I use the best materials and I make each as if its the last quilt I will ever make. I feel they are getting a bargain at $600.00. I sell 6-10 bed size quilts per show. If they ask for a discount, I simply inform them that I do not discount my quilts. We must value our workmanship so others will also.
03-09-2011, 08:28 AM
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I charge $25/hr for designing and making a wedding gown PLUS materials ... a simple A-line gown is at least 20 hrs....That being said, I would charge by the hour + materials. Determine your worth and use the time you spent on the lap quilt as a guide x the increased size from lap to queen...
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