Give a gift that lasts a lifetime with the help of a professional quilter. Quilters are skilled in the art of sewing and focus that skill on making quilts, bed coverlets with a front and back that are stuffed with batting. Typically, the top of the quilt is composed of multiple scraps of fabric stitched together to form traditional patterns. Just as popular as traditional styles are modern designs, memory quilts, photo quilts and clothing (or T-shirt) quilts.
The complexity of the quilt and pattern, the quilt size, the skill level of the quilter and the materials used will all impact the cost of a new quilt. Quilts are often presented as gifts on momentous occasions such as the birth of a child, a wedding, a milestone wedding anniversary or graduationand then passed down through the family. If youd like to own a quilt or give one as a gift, here are the cost factors of having a quilt made.
Many quilters charge per square inch of the finished quilt. The cost includes factors such as the fabric used, the skill level required, the amount of time needed for the technique, the materials required, the quality of the batting and more. Many traditional quilters charge from 3 cents to 15 cents per square inch, says Katherine Bennett of Out othe Bag in Wilmington, North Carolina, with the price range reflecting the factors going into the quilt.
The larger the quilt and the more intricate the pattern, the higher the total cost will be. Below are some examples of how size and design will impact cost. Size is the main differentiator in cost for two rag-edge quilts created by Sue Simon of n Baby Studio in Garland, Texas, while the quatrefoil quiltalthough only a twincosts more due to the added complexity.
Rag-edge quilt. King-size (110 inches by 93 inches) from n Baby Studio: ~ $350.
Patchwork quilt. Double (54 inches by 75 inches) from n Baby Studio: ~ $320.
Red rose pattern quatrefoil quilt in twin-size (68 inches by 86 inches) from n Baby Studio: ~ $230.
Rag-edge quilt in twin-size from n Baby Studio: $150.
T-shirt quilts are on trend as a thoughtful gift or as a keepsake for a loved one. T-shirts are sewn into the pattern of the quilt, transforming special clothing into a quilt. The quilter prepares the T-shirts of your choice with a lightweight fusible interfacing to prevent stretching and provide stability, explains Jill Humphreys at What in Fort Worth, Texas.
A variable T-shirt quilt is made by varying the size of the T-shirt square, explains Humphreys of What, with sashing between the blocks. The blocks are typically the same width but different lengths. Variable T-shirt patterns may cost more due to the extra labor. Here are examples of cost from Humphreys of What:
Throw-size 12-shirt quilt. Approximately 52 inches by 68 inches: $350
Twin-size 20-shirt quilt. Approximately 68 inches by 85 inches: $450.
Full-size 30-shirt quilt. Approximately 85 inches by 101 inches: $525.
Queen-size 36-shirt quilt. Approximately 100 inches by 100 inches: $600.
King-size, 42-shirt quilt. Approximately 100 inches by 118 inches: $700.
A $75 rush fee may be charged for work that must be completed in less than 1 month.