[Hoof Hearted]

Smaller quilts I can quilt myself however I can only do straight stitching or large curves from side to side, so it is very static and boring looking. Baby quilts and maybe nap quilt sizes I can do...BUT, I found a fabulous lady only 4 miles from my home who does professional long-arm quilting (machine) and her quilting designs are beautiful and she does meticulous work!
I was mildly disappointed with the lady I used to do my last two large projects (puckers and sharp angles in the curved stitching lines).

Since posting the photos of this project, I have been approached by three people interested in buying...this is the first time I've been approached...and it floored me!
Anyhow, I've properly scared two off, but one is still persistant and is sending me pics of fabric, so I may make one for her, possibly two, for her and her daughter...

These quilts I make are expensive. I have a simple butterfly one that I made last week and I worked out the cost...
Approx $148 for the materials and $140 for my labor. No one wants to spend almost $300 for a quilt when they can buy a quilt at a department store for $75-150. The difference is quality and design choices. I have YET to see a department store quilt last three washings without the construction coming apart somewhere. Mine are made to last, are beautiful and can be chosen in whatever color scheme I want to match anything.
Were I selling these to make money, I'd up the selling cost another $100-$200 depending on quilt size and how intricate the design was to construct.
Will try to attach two pics;
Butterfly quilt I did the cost of materials with from receipts and another version of Mythical Horses with a panel. I am making 5 of those right now, one for me and 4 for gifts to friends.
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