GrandmaLKB Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I am in shock...........just had a call from a lady who saw my Bali Wedding Ring quilt at the State Fair asking if I would sell it ! Why SURE I would sell it for the right price.........now, I need your help...........what would be a good price to ask? It is 89" square. I have a figure in mind, but would like your input to see how far off the mark I am or maybe I'm not! HELP, PLEASE??? I'll attach another pic to refresh your memories.........Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Linda, At a minimum - $15/hour you spent piecing, 3-5 cents/square inch quilting, plus binding charges. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Sending you a u2u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmilner Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 In my area it would be priced at no less than $800 - $1,000. I hope she knows how priceless a handmade quilt is because most people think between $100-200. It is very beautiful and I hope you set a price that would make you happy to receive for all your hard work. Donna APQS Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not less then $1200. I have also made the same quilt, except mine was king and not quilted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 My guestamate is around $1,200, but it would depend on the cost of your materials, how long it took to piece it, the density of your quilting/cost per sq inch (.05, or more?) and the cost per linear inch of your binding. Good quality fabric, thread and batting, combined with a completely hand made item = much more money than most people are willing to pay, but don't sell yourself short. They can always go back to Walmart if they want to pay for that quality. Although, many people don't really have a clue about the quality (or lack of quality) of the quilts. I used to work with a group of women who used to think that "homemade" meant it would be about half the cost of buying the item in the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Originally posted by Joyce Not less then $1200. I have also made the same quilt, except mine was king and not quilted yet. Whew! My hat's off to you for making this in a King. I thought I would go crazy making this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I agree with the others on this. Not only is it a wonderful quilt in design and color, but your quilting on it is exquisite. I wouldn't part with it for less than $1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I think the $1000+ numbers are in the ballpark. And never call it "homemade"-- call it "custom crafted" or "artisanal" (like wine or bourbon!) or "one-of-a-kind-extra-special-never-before-seen-you-can't-believe-your-good-luck-in-having-a-chance-to-purchase-this" quilt!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I was thinking more in $1500 range. I talked to a lady in Central Oregon that had made several Judy Niemeyers as orders and always got $1500 without a whimper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoinette Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I would go for $1500 range. Your fabrics are gorgeous and the quilting matches. Let us know what you sell it for. P.S. I bought this pattern because of you (in a good way) but cheap it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I never kept track of the cost of fabrics or anything else because I was making it for me. I collected fabric fat quarters for months - that was fun ! Then I had to actually start working on it. It took the entire winter - not every single day, but quite steady. Linda R. I like your way of thinking !!! haha I sent her some pictures and the exact size and told her I would get back to her with a price, as I was getting input from my quilting friends ...... You ARE helping, too. Thank you so much.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Linda, The link below is for a kit for this quilt. The cost is $390 and does not include the backing or binding fabric! I have the pattern and it looks to be very labour intensive. Sue https://www.batiksplus.com/SuperStore/SuperStore-Assortment.asp?AssortmentID=346 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Originally posted by srichardson Linda, The link below is for a kit for this quilt. The cost is $390 and does not include the backing or binding fabric! I have the pattern and it looks to be very labour intensive. Sue https://www.batiksplus.com/SuperStore/SuperStore-Assortment.asp?AssortmentID=346 Oh Thank You! That helps a lot. I even bought more of the papers to make mine a little bigger. I haven't seen the kit before - just the paper patterns for the piecing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamu Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 If this woman really wants to purchase your beloved quilt, then price it where you would not regret having sold it. I have sold lots of quilts and some of them I sold for less than I should have and I regret having done that...so now I make sure that the price is such that I would not have regrets;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I took a Judy Niemeyer class and bought this pattern directly from her. I paid $50, I don't know if that is what others charge for it. That brings you to $440 for the kit and pattern. Then the extra papers you bought, the backing and binding fabric to add to that. Then your piecing and quilting time and supplies. This is really adding up quickly! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I would say to her "$3,000.00". I made a Yellow Brick Road for a customer, twin size for $1,000.00. If she counter offers, then you could drop $50.00 or $100.00. But that is where I would start. Your pattern alone is $30 - $40.00. Not to mention the time, the batik fabrics. If you really want to sell it, keep the price lower. But it is a beautiful quilt that took alot of time. You should be paid accordingly. Looking forward to hearing what you thought your price should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marycontrary Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 A friend who works in a quilt shop and has sold custom quilts many times gave me this rule of thumb -- take the cost of all your materials and double it. Don't know if this includes the quilting or if you should add that on. I think I would add it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Originally posted by marycontrary A friend who works in a quilt shop and has sold custom quilts many times gave me this rule of thumb -- take the cost of all your materials and double it. Don't know if this includes the quilting or if you should add that on. I think I would add it on. I was just thinking about that very thing. I heard it from a crafter friend. I have figured I have $450 in materials and $400 for the quilting. So, I'm hovering around the $1500 price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nothing less than $2,000. FIRM I'd evengo higher than that. Maybe $2,500 or even $3,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabelongarm Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Don't forget about the hours it took to bind this beauty. Scalloped edges, and I bet it is a bias binding, too. It is sooo beautiful! Joanne Flamand Artistic Quilt Design www.artisticquiltdesign.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingbykc Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I would not sell it for under $3000. You might want to get an appraisal done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Great idea - get an appraisal and then decide what you would be happy with as far as parting with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 A few years back a lady here was offered $5,000 for a quilt she had hanging in a show and refused it. A man wanted it really bad but couldn't talk her out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I was offered $2000 for my wolf quilt (thread painted) and turned it down. The quilt wasn't for sale. I made it for a wolf center to hang in their lobby. It's only about 45 X 65 and the piecing was nothing! Your quilt was a lot of work and the fabrics are not cheap! I don't think I would part with this beauty for under $3000 and that may still be low! Of course, prices vary depending on the area. I think an appraisal is a good idea. Usually, they're only around $25-$50 around here. Some people suffer sticker shock when you name a fair price (or even a really low price). They have no idea of the work or time put into a quilt. If I break down the pricing for fabrics, quilting and binding and subtract that from the total, then tell them how many hours I spent shopping for the fabrics, cutting, piecing, quilting, etc., and they figure out what I actually made per hour, it's still far less than they make per hour. People are funny. I've had comments like, "Well, it's just sewing!", or "What do you use, GOLD THREAD!" When you think about the investment in tools, machines, training, etc., we probably invest as much money as their plumber, handyman, etc., and they pay a hefty price per hour for these services. Somehow, a lot of people just can't translate this. The fact that she was so taken with your quilt as to contact you after the show may be a good indication that she does know and value the work you put into this beautiful quilt. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! I hope you get a really good price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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