Quiltonomics: Should I Sell Quilts? | SEWING REPORT

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Jennifer, thank you for speaking to this topic! I agree 150 with you I believe I've hurt relationships with coworkers by trying to explain this to them They just don't seem to understand
Comment from : Jen Friscia

It's like selling custom anything really You could potentially build a million dollar quilt, but finding a buyer is the hard partbrbrGeneral advice, just don't price yourself against the bargain basement prices There will always be a market for boutique items, but they tend to be hard to muscle your way intobrbrE: Never lower the price, but for things like surplus inventory feel free to add in a steep discount Brains are stupid and they enjoy knowing they got it on sale
Comment from : Steve the Pirate

I recently opened an Etsy shop, but haven't posted anything yet I'm very nervous because my baby quilt has some imperfections
Comment from : Samantha T

If you focused on only making quilts you'd make a killing, you quilt is beautiful
Comment from : Rachel West

Ivdon't mind if they pay for the supplies, I get to have the fun!
Comment from : hi

Thank you so much Exactly what I’ve tried to explain to people to who tell me I should start selling my quilts People aren’t willing to pay the price that they are actually worth for all the time and effort that you put into each one Quilt making is definitely a labor of love meant for ones who will appreciate and treasure them
Comment from : Joanna

Thank you for the wonderful information! I love Suzy Willams and have purchased 2 of her patterns!!
Comment from : P

I only sell quilts to family and friends if they ask
Comment from : Deanna Thoennes

Love that quilt!!!! Can you pls share the patter name? And you are so correct!
Comment from : Add Lynn

Jennifer, it is true - only another sewer could understand the time it takes to make anythingfrom a wedding gown to an intricate quilt Cost of materials even differs from maker to maker For instance, someone earlier posted a break of costs including $150 for fabric for the top, $150 for the bottom, $65 for the batting, etc I would never spend more than $7 per yard for fabricof any type Sure, I purchase $1299 fabric, but only on half-off sale days And our time There is just no way to seriously track the time it takes to sew somethingperhaps we're raising children while we sew; perhaps like you, we sew only "after hours" or between other tasks But I struggle, truly, with your asking other people to check their prices and raise thembecause "the rest of us" trying to make a living There was a time when I did sew for $$$ Garments What little I did helped me be able to stay home with my children No, I didn't make a ton of $$$, but I also was not having to wear work clothes, lunches away from home, daycare and other costs endemic to working outside the home I do know many women who make items for sale on etsy and other sites, and yes, their prices are lower than I think they should be Howeverconsumers are far more demanding - and outspoken with their demands - than ever before The artist - for we are all artists, aren't we? - is not respected for their efforts, but looked down upon if we don't have a store front or a huge following The hand-crafted items are not cherished for their valueand with the cheaper quality - and cost items flowing in from other countries, the artisans will struggle And yes, I'm even going to saymale artists will reap more profit than the females Even in my industry - the beauty industry, the men will be more sought, more valued, and rewarded better for their artistry And so, the seller must price their items in a way that they will sellin their areas Otherwise, we simply have museums, not incomes An excellent video, thank you
Comment from : Joyce Judd

Thanks for your comments I get asked by people to sell my quilts sometimes and they don’t understand how much goes into making one
Comment from : Valerie Gines

$10,000 per quilt seems a little cheap to me You'd have to sell at least 3 a year to live off of that Maybe like $20,000 per queen size quilt
Comment from : Van Master Flash

The only time someone paid me to make a quilt was when she brought me a bunch of embroidered blocks and she wanted me to put them together to make a baby quilt for her expected baby nephew Other than that, I always tell people I don't make quilts for money, I just like to give them to friends and family They really have a problem understanding that There's no way I could make money after buying expensive material and spending all that time making it I certainly agree with this video!
Comment from : Marjorie Donnett

Love your video I have been a quilter for many years and the general public needs to be educated on the cost6 to 8 yards of fabric for the top, $150 Batting $65 Fabric for the backing $150 Thread $50 Needles for machine $500 Sewing machine $150 Years of knowledgepriceless Minimum wage For a queen size quilt, $2000 is a steal! I do sell quilts, usually lap size so I can keep the cost down around $250 But generally, I can sell a class before a quilt Once I educate someone on the cost of a finished quilt, they are happy to sign up for a class and learn how to make one
Comment from : Joseph Muehlbauer

Jennifer, you are spot on!! I have been quilting for over 30 yrs and have only done for family and friends I have been asked to make quilts but i discourage it because of what you stated;the labor, quality of fabric etc I do comfort quilts for the sick and elderly but that is on my time Will read your article and look forward to more conversation on this topic!!
Comment from : Miriam Ayala

lol I see beautiful dresses priced low on etsy too wish people would raise their prices!
Comment from : Yummy Food

Thank you for talking about this This became an issue recently, where, at the end, I decided not to sale my work/quilt I feel that many people are not willing to pay what my work/time is worthand I am not willing to just give my work/quilt to them Today, only people who are very close to me are more likely to receive one of my quilts
Comment from : Darlene Farmer

I thought quilts ARE considered a higher end item Like 200 a pop right
Comment from : AmyX

And Jennifer, I just love the quilt behind you, absolutely gorgeous!
Comment from : Maureen Honey

Hey Jennifer I just happened upon your video I agree 100 I am a seamstress and a quilter (for many years) and I am sooooo tired of hearing people say "you could sell that" ,(I know I could but I don't) My canned answer is "I don't sew for hire" If I did I would never have time to sew for fun Also I would like to know what pattern you used for the quilt behind you in the video I followed the link you listed below in another comment but that was the cool video you did gifting a quilt to that Casey blogger guylol
Comment from : Ella

I love the quilt that you have behind you I'm a quilter though, so know what you're talking about
Comment from : Judy Hart

When I started quilting 3 years ago, I just wanted a place to channel my creativity I am sew addicted to the quilting process! I always aquatinted quilting with little old ladies sitting around with a quilt rack and hand stitching Don't get me wrong, those quilts are absolutely precious as are the ladies who make them! I discovered the art of quilting here on YouTube with Leah Day She was drawing designs on fabric with her sewing machine! I was so excited to get started! My husband however has a desire for me to make money doing it since it is such an expensive hobby Well, I think it quite difficult to actually turn a profit making large quilts My suggestion if anyone wishes to sell their quilted goods is to do home dec or baby ensembles They are quick and there is more of a market for them Save the larger quilt projects for loved ones It really isn't economical to make bed size quilts for the average citizen and reap any real amount of profit
Comment from : Anitra

I just started quilting recently and honestly would LOVE it if I was paid for materials only I will take a batch of cookies for the time and effort At this point I want to make so many quilts but the fabric etc is getting a bit expensive and eventually I will run out friends and family to give them to At this rate I will have to get a second job just to support the fabric habit and end up giving quilts to neighbors and the mailman Haha! But my quilts are of course not comparable to a professional job I do it just for fun after all so not all seams have to match up
Comment from : Jule Lenavitt

Such similar conversations with dressmaking! I mean, I regularly consider pursuing sewing as a business but I wouldn't want to kill the enthusiasm, not yet anyway I'm still loving being a largely selfish sewer Whilst I take your point about pricing, some people do just enjoy what they make so perhaps for them, the making part is a form of reward so might only want to cover their costs But yes, it is harmful to others in the handmade industry Whilst I'm really not at the stage of an Etsy shop, when I do make things for others, I do only charge them the cost of materials but that's because I'm still doing it as a hobby and I am still getting something out of it (learning new techniques etc) which isn't just (any!) financial gain If I were to start selling more seriously, I would consider appropriate pricing, certainly after watching this video Thank you!
Comment from : gingerella

thanks for saying this I quilt but give them with love to family no one that I know could buy a quilt for even a $100000 so I give with love
Comment from : Audrey Daigle

I'm seriously looking to buy a Janome Sewing Machine Could you tell me what model you have love it or hate it? Should I or shouldn't I? Price? Thanks!
Comment from : Septemberbaby