How to Price Quilts - Custom Quilt Pricing with FREE pdf

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You can’t Too many hours No one would pay
Comment from : Maggie Critchley

Thanks for sharing this!
Comment from : Diane Williams

This is a great video with excellent information; thank you! I don't sell quilts but a friend of mine who does sell various sewing projects (like costumes for dance groups) doubles the cost of her materials Some makers I know triple the cost of materials When I figured what I would have to charge for a set of log cabin placemats made from a kit, I realized I would continue giving them as gifts and never going into business Even a small, simple rag quilt (my particular specialty) would have to be priced at $150-$210 using the method above A recent one I made for my son for his birthday used a total of 18 yards of fabric, some bought on sale, and would price out at $240-$360 I hear folks at craft shows all the time comment, "well, I could make that myself for a lot less!" By all means; go for it!
Comment from : Angie Allen

Needed to add cost of piecing the quilt top…
Comment from : E Curry

Current Prices: Queen/Kingbr Top Pieced Quilt $98 to $120br Batting $35 to $50br Backing $126 or morebrbrBasic Cost in basics: $259 to up to $300 or more, not counting timebr For my skill level, basic time 20 hr/$1200; some quilts take twice, three times, or more than thatbrbr The "Crib Quilt" I'm making now, 'is a two sided very detailed piecing, expensive fabric I have just over $400 into it People have bNO CLUE/b what their getting when we gift them "a quilt!" By the time I've completed this quilt, it will be worth/valued at $1250 (I did the math yesterday)
Comment from : eleanor wittering

I pay35 cents per square inch for long arm services
Comment from : Janet Veres

THANK YOU , Thank You
Comment from : 2 Cute

Best video on this subject I've seen Thank you
Comment from : menderskeepers

I dread telling people my prices I had someone curse me out bc I quoted $800 for a king size t-shirt quilt Thank God they didn't accept it bc now I know that would hardly cover my costs of materials and only some of the labor 😂😂😂
Comment from : Stephanie

Thank you so much with this information God bless your wonderful skills and gift
Comment from : Dora Medina

Hi Lisa I love your logic I'm always confused by what to charge with any thing I make Can I ask what extra would you charge for a picture quilt ? Is 12$ for a 8x10 picture reasonable? Thank you 😊
Comment from : Lucie Rodriguez

Excellent video! Thank you for your insight on pricing A friend of mine has an Etsy store and she sells all over the United States She sells to a wide range of individuals who appreciate her skills Most are repeat customers So sometimes, it’s not your area, but having the confidence to spread your wings to see what’s past your fence line I’ve enjoyed watching your videos ❤️
Comment from : Pamela Burks

I have not read all the comments, you have not mentioned the tax liability I have been selling quilts for a long time, this is always a concern Income tax has to be considered 26:30
Comment from : shirley carman

Thanks
Comment from : Holmes Stead

Your advice is very timely I just got my first commission and am not sure how to price my work Thank you!
Comment from : Elena Gurri Levis

thank you for the information! i am making a simple (squares only) queen size quilt from old dress shirts i will use interfacing to stabilize it can you give me a general price for edge to edge quilting? i can provide backing but not battingbri realize this is a tricky question and i looking for a general ideabrthank you so much for your help!
Comment from : Cheryl Torrence

Good information and the worksheet is genius for pretty much any handcrafted items There should be no questions or hard feelings about why so much They can study it on their way to Walmart 😀
Comment from : Al Hunt

Thank you Lisa!! This is much appreciated It is truly important, essential that we get paid for our time and skills!! Imagine a man creating a painting the size of our quilts! Thousands of dollars!! So let's talk up what's different for our quilts compared to the big box stores Not the same at all Thank you
Comment from : Lisa Carey

Great video and great information!!
Comment from : Audrey Cando

I've been making a quilts a long time now people are asking me if I can make them one so you are the perfect person that I have heard Thank you so much for sharing this God bless and thank you again
Comment from : Connie J Donahue

Thanks Lisa ,this was fantastic and you did an awesome job😊❤
Comment from : Debbie Stewart

Thank you for this video and just what I needed today I am a longarm quilter and wanted to correct you on one part You said a longarm quilter would charge $15 a square inch, for a twin that would be $900+ just for the quilting I’m sure you meant &015 I start at $02 for basic edge to edge
Comment from : Donna Armontrout

This was very helpfulThank you!
Comment from : Mavis Harris

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge I have learned so much from you 😊
Comment from : Dawn Plough

Can’t find the pdf
Comment from : Deborah Windholz

Lisa,brI'm a new quilter and would love your input on how to sell my quilts Is there a way you I could contact you
Comment from : cathy Mitchell

Great video! I’m happy to know this all - I have a commission for 4 twin quilts from one of my coworkers She is happy to buy materials, and I estimated that the quilts would still cost $1k at the bare minimum And… She still said yes, and to not undercharge myself! I am very lucky
Comment from : silverstarfinder

Thank you very much for this tutorial!
Comment from : Ruthie Smith

Very helpful, thank you for the info Question- hoe did you figure out the Square inch? I came up with 324 which came to a different price
Comment from : Diana Hernandez

I just found your channel I am a yoyo quilter of forty years and have never attempted to sell a quilt due to the amount of fabric and time that it takes to make one quilt For your example of a twin size, it would take about 28 yards of fabric and probably two months of almost full-time hand sewing to make that quilt in yoyos I love making them and will continue to do so I make about six king sized quilts a year I’m a full-time care giver of my mentally challenged sister, so I have a lot of time on my hands Quilts are very rewarding to me
Comment from : casageorgia

Hi! I actually just got this question today! For a commissioned twin size😊, This was soooo helpful even though considering the variables & I’m starting with a base price point (so they can decide if they even want to go there😊) & noting upwards with detailing, & I’m ok if they accept it or not I tell them my quilts are unique, & made for warmth & longevity Thank you🥰
Comment from : The Facets of Dee

Thanks, Lisa!
Comment from : Dannie N

Thank you for doing all the rundown on quilt pricing A homemade quilt is always going to be in that range, It takes all that energy and time creating one not including the stress to satisfy the client I quilt to relax, enjoy doing the process and for my own satisfaction I stay away from taking orders and give away to one who would really appreciate it
Comment from : INES TAVELIN

If you use cotton batting it is about $9000 for the quilt
Comment from : Mother Mayi

Excellent information Very helpful Thank you
Comment from : Barbara Conaway

Everything you said, and I mean everything Is so true, people have no idea
Comment from : Aretha Morgan

Wow! I've been asked by a former cheerleader to make her daughter a T-shirt quilt It's been mindboggling to decide how to charge for my time and your video (and pricing worksheet) are much appreciated! Thank you! Heading over to Facebook to join your group
Comment from : Karen Zink

Thank you so much very helpful I just sent off a quilt for charity and needed to come up with a value
Comment from : Yvonne Adrian

Thank you for this information, THANK YOU
Comment from : Norma Townes

Thank you so much for this information
Comment from : Sweetpeastrawberrylimeshake2023

very helpful ! thank you so much for the video AND the pdf !
Comment from : Coffin Rock

Your advice is worth it's weight in gold I'm not in the market to sell quilts; I make charity quilts But how can people learn their worth based on material costs and the experience of the maker without some help from people like you Thank you for this video and your worksheet I'm sure you have helped many people 😊 👍 💕
Comment from : Wily Cat

Thank you that was very interesting I just made a quilt for a friend and materials and quilting alone cost $500
Comment from : Patricia Johnson

You are an awesome instructor Thank you for these helpful tips
Comment from : towinbuddy

Hi Lisa, I just wanted to say that this video was right on time for me! I have struggled a long time trying to figure out a way to develop my pricing strategy I always want to be reasonable, but I also want to be profitable Seeing how you broke down each section of your pricing sheet was most helpful Thank you for willingly sharing your knowledge and experience with us Blessings❣
Comment from : Wanda Greenlee

This is the most realistic common sense session on quilt pricing I have ever found Thank you so much! Just found you but have subscribed and will definitely be looking forward to anything new you have coming
Comment from : Virginia Walton

Have you tried Sew Yeah? For fabric?
Comment from : Caron Little

Ordered from Joanns online though it takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks to get it if it’s in stock
Comment from : Caron Little

Lisa thank you for this information I do not have the sewing and quilting experience you have But can very much appreciate each one of the categories you spoke about in this video And I agree with all of them, lets face it, knowledge and ability to create a one of a kind beautiful work of art of quiltingDoes not come cheap At the begining of the video I was thinking about the cost that you might charge ? And I thought it might be around 70000 and up depending on what a client might want And of course I'm only guessing here at your cost But I believe it all to be very fair Nothing comes for free, and a client gets what they are willing to pay for Thank you Lisa for all that you do for your YouTube family❤
Comment from : Marion Bartley

Lisa, how do I get the PDF? I can't locate it Thanks!
Comment from : mary scherder

You also have to consider machine vs hand quilting😊
Comment from : EPtunes

I loved your video I sewed as a teen, sewed with mom, sewed couture as a young adult, dropped it for 30 years, and am back to sewing I have a Master's of Fine Art and am an artist I loved your video because it was clear about costs, talent, and materials I'm totally ok with people not being able to pay for what I do, and I am totally ok with making quilts for free at great cost to myself It's personal I do think that textile art, being a field dominated by women, is undervalued and underpriced I'm doing my part to remedy that
Comment from : Jesse Loren

Just a note: The material cost for using fabric scraps should be double the average store-bought price It takes so much more time to organize, sort, choose & cut scraps Plus, the aesthetic value of many different fabrics included in the quilt is huge
Comment from : Lil Ol Grey Haird Lady

People who don’t sew but want the quilts have no clue what it costs to make a quilt People want things free, or dirt cheap Heirlooms aren’t dirt cheap They absolutely don’t get it Quality fabric isn’t cheap Neither was my machine, thread, batting, oh and my time
Comment from : P Decant

Yo I make quilts!
Comment from : muffemod

I am GLAD to hear someone put out a video telling WHY hand made quilts here are EXPENSIVE and depends on what your need ishave had some really weird orders over the many yrsbeen at quilting for well over 25yrs and now at 75, time to have fun making some NEAT art quilts- been calling for some time,
Comment from : Qpatches Manley

Great video Still true today I just put over 500,000 stitches of embroidery in a quilt topI would love to figure that additional charge out Thanks again
Comment from : Peachy Cheeks

Dear Lisa, thank you for the price sheet and this tutorial, verry helpfull! Take care and see you soon Erica (aka Caatekip)
Comment from : Caatekip

I think you are totally worth $40 an hour I hope you make more than that one day soon
Comment from : Golden Years Quilting

I really appreciate you taking the time to walk through this I’m just starting out with my quilt business, but I’ve been making quilts for about 10 years nowyou weren’t confusing! You make a lot of sense and provided us with a great way to explain to customers who most are in sticker shock when you quote a price, when I’m done explaining the costs involved, I end withthis quilt isn’t a quilt in a bag from Walmart, it’s a family heirloom that if properly cared for will last for generations Thanks again!!
Comment from : Sis Carmichael

I want to ask u madam where do u stay? I'm from India im interested in making quilts At home I'mbrbrdoing table runners quilts patchwork bagsbags
Comment from : Milan Khandeparker

great video!
Comment from : Unique Fiber Art by SuZ

I was an industrial sewer for many years Ive worked on items from uniforms, upholstry , and even large vinyl signs for traffic safety After working for 30 years i earned 1115 per hour I worked 40 to 60 hrs per week and it was rough Now I'm retired due to health reasons, it is a joy to slow down and sew just for pleasure Understanding all the components that go into our projects is important so we don't undervalue our workthanks for the video
Comment from : Ruth M

Great video! Folks that are not quilters have no idea what the costs are to make a quilt
Comment from : Valerie J Garrison

I had some one ask me for an easy quilt, quickly because their friend had cancer and they wanted to present it to them before they started treatment I was happy to cut and sew it for them if they bought all the material They never got back to me I even messaged them and told them I had a top I would donate if they would take it to a long arm quilter to get it completed
Comment from : Julia Medina

Thank you Thank you Thank you I needed this video 🙏🏽
Comment from : Tracy Davis

How do I find the PDF?
Comment from : Diane Palmerton

Do you have any tips for finding quality fabric at better prices? I want to buy the quilt shop fabric all the time but if I want to start selling I do t know if I can keep doing that
Comment from : Coffeedrinker

While I appreciate your info, I have to say I had to cover your hands All that extraneous wiggling and flapping was very distracting Otherwise great video
Comment from : Kim Book

Did you ever give a price for your quilt did you give an answer for the price of the easy quiltthe difficult quilt what was your across the board?
Comment from : landa S

Great video Lisa I live in NY and people just don't want or can't pay $500 plus I do exactly what you've done I tell them to think about it and get back to me I'll be here Thank you
Comment from : Phyllis Chaluisant

Great information, thank you Lisa!!
Comment from : Lori Barnes

I have been quilting since 2007 and quite reluctant to quote a price for making quilts for sale The information in this video is extremely helpful and presents justification for the cost of such an endeavor Thank you very much
Comment from : Evalena White

A co-worker aske me to make her a quilt to give to her daughter Knowing this gal I gave her the option of 3 patterns each one was a high price because of difficulty The one I wanted to make (the easiest one) was the least expensive Needless to say, she picked the one I wanted to make - psychology does work
Comment from : Sally Beçker

I have been quilting since age 19, I'm retirement age now I've literally made hundreds of quilts, all quilted by hand Now I'm retiring and want to do this for a retirement income and buy a used long arm to save stress on my body Thank you for this video as I never actually put it on a spreadsheet to figure out what or how much to charge people YOU ARE A GODSEND! Wishing we were neighbors 🤗
Comment from : CowgirlLaurel

My last project doesn’t event cover the queen bed well With material, having it long armed I have $300 in it I also have between 30 to 50 hours of my own work It was one of the most time consuming quilts I’ve made
Comment from : SuzyQ_LasVegas

My friend asked and I gave her the list for the materials to buy She came back the next weekend and said thank you, I will buy one from the store, way cheaper I said good on you! Hahaha! Got away with that one! 🤣
Comment from : Catharina Williams

Thank you soooooooo much! This was very very helpful! And the document! Oh my goodness! Lifesaver!
Comment from : AnnaMichelle Worthley

I am so thankful for this video! My husband's aunt suggested I make a quilt similar to one I had made for my MIL and donate it to a fundraiser for a school in their area She said she was sure they could get $50 for the quilt at their auction I had to quickly educate her on the value of the quilt (90x90) and I ended up saying that I would rather donate the $50
Comment from : Vicky Longcrier

How to calculate the cost of skill ?
Comment from : Sulabha Bhide

Just found this video loved it was every thing I was thinking but the PDF is great will use very helpful thank you
Comment from : Sharon Wight

Thank you for saying Artist that it exactly
Comment from : Denise Pritchard

I charge $10 per hour for the piecing, quilting, and binding, plus supplies and fabric The most that I've made on one tshirt quilt is $2000 It was a double-sided king sized tshirt quilt
Comment from : Ilene Martin

Excellent informationthank you
Comment from : menofairy

Quilting is like teaching, in that you have to love it to be good at it, and perhaps for that reason,brpeople think you should do it for free I know this and still I cringe to remember approaching friends in the past, asking for just that Top down thinking gets us in trouble, eh?
Comment from : Mac Swanton

Hi, This video is very informative and helpful I am wondering whether you charge, in the materials required section, the full regular price of materials like fabric or batting, or do you use the cost you actually paid using a coupon or buying on sale?
Comment from : Jan Becherer

Thank you for your help
Comment from : Shirette Johnson

Thank you so much! This is perfect
Comment from : Lisa Amerson

Weren’t confusing at all Very well explained and I appreciate your knowledge
Comment from : Karen Collier

My granddaughter wants me to make her a king size quilt to use for a spread She knows that I wouldn't charge her for a labor of love The problem is that I live on a fixed income and while I can find ways to afford the fabric, I can not afford to pay someone quilt it for me My grandmother gave me a quilt top which I am glad to have She used scraps from sewing projects and did the work by hand I was a child and she used it as a way to teach me about quilting I would like to leave my granddaughter something like that
Comment from : Susan Mazzanti

WELL THANK YOU FOR THE PRICING IT IS VERY INFORNATIVE I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO PRICE BUT I KNOW THE WORK THAT GOES IN TO MAKING A QUILT I HAVE MADE 6 QUILTS WITH IN THE LAST 4 YRS CAUSE I WAS WORKING A FULL SHIFT HR WORK SO IN BETWEEN MY DAYS IT WOULD TAKE ME A DAY TO CUT OUT THE PATTERNS A DAY TO GET THE FABRIC 3 DAYS TO WAIT FOR FAB TO ARRIVE THREAD SO IT WOULD TAKE ME A FULL MONTH JUST TO DO A QUILT I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN SO THE LOCAL FABRIC STORE WOULD BE ABOUT 4 HR TRIP TO TAKE SO IT WAS SLOW GOING BUT I WOULD MORE OR LESS FIGURE WHAT YOU SAID BUT I WOULD FORGET TO TIME MY SELF HAHAHAH
Comment from : Erlinda Armijo

Thank you for tackling this difficult subject! Educating your customer is so important! Hugs, Deb
Comment from : Our Time To Quilt!

Thank you for this wonderful guide Another aspect of pricing could also include how much creative input goes into the quilt as opposed to making a “paint by numbers” quilt , also the harmony/appeal of the quilt, etc like with art, the more you pay the more it’s worth!
Comment from : ingfig1