Matt Sparrow Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I was on Ferret's site a while back and saw the neatest little calculator for her customers to estimate what she would charge for quilting. I felt this was just brilliant! I found a script to put on my site for my customers to use but felt it ran a little chunky, so I had a friend write me up some code to add to my site. My Customers love it! What's best is it gives them the opportunity to play around with measurements and desired quilting and decide if sending their quilt out is worth the investment. Of course we all know it is! If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to share the code for your websites as it is all open source code and very simple to modify to suite your needs. I feel it is a valuable resource to your potential clients. Here's a look at the calculator in action http://manquilter.com/Long-Arm-Quilting-Services.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Rouse Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 It may be just my monitor, but I can't see the result. It is cut off. Otherwise, it ran really quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 LOL! I forgot to check it on my PC. I run on a Mac and everything looks a little different. I've increased the size of the output field if you want to try again Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi Matt. that is really neat. I would love to have it for my site. Thank you so much for the offer. I'll send you an email. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Rouse Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 It is still not working on my monitor. I have attached a screen shot if it helps. (Hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Did you refresh the page first? I'm going to look now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Glad I inspired you Matt. My customers love coming to me and knowing exactly what a quilt will cost them I make a point of charging what my site says even if it undercharged so they have the security of knowing what the price will be. I think a lot of people are a lot more comfortable checking the price with a computer rather than a human as the computer doesn't see the shock if the price is too high. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 So true Ferret! It also allows them some time to think about what they've just seen. Then they can proceed to the next step where they call or email. They've now got some good discussion points and the conversation seems to go a lot smoother. I've had a couple ladies sit down with their husbands to show them what it would cost and surprisingly, the husbands suggested they go for the more elaborate quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I was saying today that it's rare for me to get a customer where the price is the main factor. Most people are relieved how reasonable it is too have the quilting done right, and that it matters to me that it look good when it leaves me. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi Matt............. I would like a copy of the code, my website is under construction now and the would be a great added feature. Rebecca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I got all your emails and will put together the instruction and code early this week and send to to youzall. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 That is great. Matt & Ferret, you are geniuses. I do not have a website yet, but it is my goal for this year, so I 'll be coming back to you for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Congratulations, Matt, on "makin' waves" in Quilter's Home magazine with your new Millenium! Handy online quilting $$ calculator, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thanks Matt & Ferret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkayr Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 That is way cool Matt. I would like a copy of it also! Thanks for sharing! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Very clever! Ferret - try quilting for canny Scots - they NEVER give a blank cheque book:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Worked quickly. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I haven't forgot about you guys. I'm baking bread today and will write up instructions later in the week for everyone to use on their sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 OK! OK! OK! Sorry everyone, I've been pretty busy with custyquilts and have been trying my hand at writing. I have been recently published/featured in Professional Quilter, Quilter's Home, Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, Quiltposium and Quilters Connection Magazines. I really enjoy discussing quilting from a Man's perspective although the more I write, I'm finding that it's more from a LAQ's point of view than anything. QUILTING ESTIMATE CALCULATOR... I've finally got the code ready for everyone to use. I've gathered all the files and need to decide the best way for everyone to receive it. There are a few instructions included with the files and code. I would like to set up a time that I can answer questions for any of you that may have trouble following them. I think the best way will be to send it in an email. Many of you have emailed me, u2u'd, and answered this post. I would like to just send one email if possible so give me a few hours to gather your email addresses and send it out to you guys. If you haven't requested yours yet and would like to do so now, use the contact form at http://manquilter.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koala-T Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks Matt! Just went to your site and sent you an email. This information will be very helpful!! Happy Quilting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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