Quilt and craft pricing calculator
Works for quilts, knits, crochet and other handmade items. Leave longarm at 0 if you quilt it yourself (count those hours instead).
Frequently asked questions
How much does longarm quilting cost?
Published 2026 price lists cluster around $0.015 to $0.03 per square inch for edge-to-edge (all-over) quilting, often with a minimum charge of around $50. Custom quilting is several times higher. Ask your local longarmer for their rate.
How do I price a handmade quilt?
Start from cost: materials plus your time at a fair hourly rate, plus quilting, overhead (thread, needles, electricity, fees) and a profit margin. Then compare with similar quilts on sale. Underpricing your time is the most common mistake.
What hourly rate should I use?
Many makers start from their local minimum wage and go up with experience and complexity. Track your hours on one project – most people underestimate them.
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