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Post by compwalla on Oct 13, 2016 13:17:26 GMT
Most of the time people cannot pay what it costs to make a quilt. Are you looking for someone to piece it and quilt it? Or just someone to quilt it once you've got the top made? If I sold the basic crib quilt I make, I would have to price it at over $300 to make any money. So anything more complicated that squares and straight-line quilting is going to be ever so much more expensive. You might already know this but if you don't, it's good to know so you don't have a heart attack when someone names a price.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 13:59:40 GMT
agreed that is gets pricey. I've seen basic tshirt quilts go for $300-400. Can you link the pattern that you found?
And exactly what kind of help are you looking for? How much of it would someone else need to do?
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Post by krc11 on Oct 13, 2016 14:13:52 GMT
Much much time goes into the actual piecing. I don't have the skills to do the quilting for anyone other than myself. Because of the time, it's usually not cost-effective for someone to quilt for someone else, unless they are really willing to pay.
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Oct 13, 2016 14:19:19 GMT
Agreed that it may cost a small fortune. If you post the pattern, we could probably give you an idea of what to expect. Not knowing what an Eagle Scout quilt is, I just googled and some of those are quite elaborate! I used to sell baby quilts, for usually around $150 US and that didn't really make much profit at all. My agreement with my husband was that I would sell enough to cover my fabric habit, and he wouldn't rag on me about it  |
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Post by pealikecrazy on Oct 13, 2016 14:20:02 GMT
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 13, 2016 14:35:46 GMT
I agree with the others, you should know that you are going down a pricey road if you are wanting someone to make the entire quilt from start to finish. If you realize that and are still good with it, then my advice would be to pay a visit to your local quilt store. They are the best to know who will be able to do your project. If you are willing to post the area of the country you are in, I'm sure someone here can direct you to a good quilt shop!
For a quilt as special as this one, you want to make sure you are getting someone who knows what they are doing! Would love to see the pattern you have chosen though!
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Post by rst on Oct 13, 2016 15:48:21 GMT
I quilt quite a bit, and sometimes for other people, though I don't do it for pay -- I couldn't turn a profit, and when people pay, they expect and deserve to have professional treatment and I'm not a pro. I do sometimes trade skills/services, and do quilting with the understanding that I am not a pro and my quilting is strictly improv (unmarked, free motion, and whatever strikes me in the moment, not something prescribed). Usually when people want to commission a quilt they have a vision of what they want and just want someone with the skill set to make their vision. That's not a match for me at all -- so all this to explain why I don't make quilts on commission, but sometimes do in trade.
In our area, fabric is running about $12- $15 a yard. Batting would be about $30. Thread, depends, but count on $50 for some fairly dense quilting. You've got your pattern, construction time depends greatly with the complexity of the quilt, as does the quilting. It will be pricey.
If you are looking for just the quilting, consider Missouri Star Quilt Co -- they will do custom quilting or less expensive pantograph edge to edge. Their rates are reasonable, and I've heard people are generally very happy with the end result. Other than that, you can post on your local craig's list and see if anyone local will give you a quote (definitely ask to see samples of their work first) of go the quilt shop route.
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Post by compwalla on Oct 13, 2016 15:58:42 GMT
(definitely ask to see samples of their work first) Yep. On twopeas I shared a bag tutorial I'd written. Not long after someone posted about selling bags they'd made from it at craft shows. They were very much a beginner sewer which is fine - that's why I wrote the tutorial. But the end result looked like, well, a beginner had made them. So you definitely want to check out examples with close-up photos before you commit to anything. |
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Post by mom on Oct 13, 2016 21:33:11 GMT
Most of the time people cannot pay what it costs to make a quilt. Are you looking for someone to piece it and quilt it? Or just someone to quilt it once you've got the top made? If I sold the basic crib quilt I make, I would have to price it at over $300 to make any money. So anything more complicated that squares and straight-line quilting is going to be ever so much more expensive. You might already know this but if you don't, it's good to know so you don't have a heart attack when someone names a price. I was looking for sure someone to make the top. There is a lady local that does the quilting if I needed her too. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 13, 2016 23:36:59 GMT
Thanks for all the suggestions. My budget was about $600. I was for sure needing the top made. There is a lady local that could use her (long arm?) machine to quilt it for me. I ended up going to the local quilt store and she has been in touch with a lady who does the tops (and ironically, the lady I know who does the 'quilting part' is also her lady for that). We've talked so far - and I am supposed to meet her next week. She has done other Eagle Scout quilts and she recommended the twin size. I am going to take her the pattern I like - but she also makes her own patterns so maybe we can tweak it a bit.' The pattern I am wanting is this eagle, in the center and then where the stripes/ stars are on the sides, I would like that just plain material so we can sew on all of his patches. So glad you have found someone to possibly work with! Looking forward to seeing what the finished project looks like! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 23:43:48 GMT
We've talked so far - and I am supposed to meet her next week. She has done other Eagle Scout quilts and she recommended the twin size. I am going to take her the pattern I like - but she also makes her own patterns so maybe we can tweak it a bit.' The pattern I am wanting is this eagle, in the center and then where the stripes/ stars are on the sides, I would like that just plain material so we can sew on all of his patches. If you don't already have the fabric, I would suggest buying already starred/striped fabric for the sides if you like that look. You could still sew patches on that, that way you wouldn't have any/many seams to try to sew them through. And it would a faster quilt top to make.
If not, it would be fun to do a RWB striped binding (striped bindings are my absolute favorite!)
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Post by mom on Oct 13, 2016 23:59:12 GMT
We've talked so far - and I am supposed to meet her next week. She has done other Eagle Scout quilts and she recommended the twin size. I am going to take her the pattern I like - but she also makes her own patterns so maybe we can tweak it a bit.' The pattern I am wanting is this eagle, in the center and then where the stripes/ stars are on the sides, I would like that just plain material so we can sew on all of his patches. If you don't already have the fabric, I would suggest buying already starred/striped fabric for the sides if you like that look. You could still sew patches on that, that way you wouldn't have any/many seams to try to sew them through. And it would a faster quilt top to make.
If not, it would be fun to do a RWB striped binding (striped bindings are my absolute favorite!)
Hi - I dont have the fabric yet (I think I know what I want to use). I am waiting to meet the lady before I buy anything - I want to get what she would rather use. I don't want to to assume I know anything about fabric and what I should buy! |
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