2006-09-07 14:41:58 · 13 answers · asked by andrea 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The answers above cover most of the variables - size, time spent, intricacy of the pattern, where you're trying to sell it - but they missed one fairly important one. How good is it? I don't mean to imply that you aren't skilled, it's just that relative skill of the quiltmaker does have an impact of the value of the quilt.
My art instructor once told me that in pricing artwork to sell, you should calculate the cost of the material that went into it plus your time at minimum wage. Use that as a base price, and increase it from there based on the relative quality of the piece. Using that formula and some quilts I've made:
An hourglass block baby quilt that measures about 40"x55" with simple machine quilting should be priced at about $125.00.
A large-block quilt that measures about 65" x 80" and has simple machine quilting should be priced at about $175.00.
A queen size 9" Ohio Star block quilt with simple machine quilting should be priced at about $250.00.
A small Storm at Sea (more complicated block) wall quilt measuring only 36" x 48" with detailed machine quilting should be priced at about $250.00.
Do I really expect to sell any of these quilts at those prices? Not here, in GM-town USA, where the things that people value most have motors. If I tried in different parts of the country, I might be able to sell them for those prices, and maybe more.
As far as the Amish and Menonite quilts going for as much as $1,000.00, keep in mind that they are often hand pieced and quilted, which takes longer and is more prized, they are very well made by women of great skill, and they have the Amish "brand" - and you know how we love brand names.
2006-09-10 06:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live, and what your local market demands are. Some areas you couldn't sell the most elaborate, silk quilt for $25. because it wasn't made by machine and have a designer label on it. Other areas are getting $200 for a simple designed, handmade twin size.
Look at where you live, what is popular amongst the population and base it on these factors.
It is my experience that many areas in Canada, especially the large urban centres, the population hasn't a clue as to what it takes to make something by hand, and they believe that it worthless. Handsewing is an art form that is met with distain by the fashion-junky of the mega shopping mall. This is too bad, because the fashion-junky always purchases the superficial and will never know the beauty a handmade item reflects from its maker.
2006-09-07 22:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by Alysen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how intricate it is. The more detail the more you should charge. Your time is valuable and if you pay attention to all the detail of the quilt it will certainly be more valuable. I live in Mennonite country and they are quite famous for their beautiful hand-made quilts. At auction so are sold for thousands (I kid you not) of dollars. Ask around at local craft shows, fabric stores, even antique stores might be of help. Are you sure you want to sell it? It could be considered an heirloom some day.
2006-09-07 22:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sybie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the size of the quilt, king size more than a queen, full or twin. And the time you have in it, and if it was done by hand or a machine,, the hand quilted ones are really high in price. I have several olds ones, my grannie made, no money can buy them.Good luck selling them. They will be a treasure one day.
2006-09-07 21:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by avery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the how much artistic material you put into it. Stitching pieces together in odd shapes can go for a couple hundred. A design with significant value can go for at least $300.
2006-09-07 21:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by lgw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how much work went into it, what the materials cost, and how much time you spent making it. How much money do you require for one hour of work? Add that to the cost of the materials, put on a little extra for profit and try to sell it at that.
2006-09-07 21:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how big it is,How much wool you used, how long did it take you to do it.Roughly an hour say$16-18 an hour,then charge the going rate for example 7 hours=say$130.00 then charge for wool,I say$150.00.
2006-09-07 22:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In PA in the Amish part the charge up to $700.00. No lie Their never under $400.00..
2006-09-07 21:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by Corina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the detail you put into it, $150 - 350.
2006-09-07 21:43:05 · answer #9 · answered by Hicktown girl66 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a clue, but I'd check at a craft fair at the mall or somewhere.
2006-09-07 21:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋