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What it Costs to Make a Quilt posted: 2/26/2003
by Gail Thomas Printable Page
Category: General Method: All
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Based on Queen Sized - Pieced - Hand Quilted

INVESTMENT:

Fabric $170 to $200
Batting $25 to $40
Thread $10 to $20
TOTAL $205 to $260

TIME INVESTED:

Piecing 10 hrs to 40 hrs
Setting 2 hrs to 10 hrs
Quilting 500 hrs to 950 hrs
TOTAL 512 hrs to 1,000 hrs

VALUE OF QUILT:

@$1.00 per hour $717 to $1,260
@$5.15 (min wage) $2,842 to $5,410
@$20 (skilled labor) $10,445 to $20,260

When we are motivated by concern, comfort and love for others, what value can be placed on our quilts? Made with consideration and love, our quilts are PRICELESS!!

Compliments of:
Brazos Bluebonnet Quilt Guild &
Quilters Corner
102 FM 2208, Suite B
Jefferson, TX 75657
903-665-3385

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