Profitable Quilting - A Step by Step Pricing Guide
About this episode
In Season 5 of Measure Twice, Cut Once, the focus shifts to the business side of quilting and creative entrepreneurship. The season aims to share personal experiences and host guest discussions on building a thriving creative business.
The opening of the episode introduces Heather from PurpleHobbies.com, who designs custom 3D printed sewing tools. My favorite is the binding third hand. But whether you want to organize your bobbins, or find the perfect pin holder, or tag and label your quilt in progress, her custom tools are like having a secret weapon in your crafting arsenal. Use the code SBS15 for 15% off any items in her online store. Head over to PurpleHobbies.com and see how Heather is bringing innovation right to your crafting table.
If you haven't had a chance to, listen to Episode 94 of Measure Twice, Cut Once with Casey Brown.
The core topic for this episode explores the fair pricing of creative work, emphasizing the need to value the experience and skills artisans bring to their projects. Practical advice is given on calculating hourly rates and overhead costs, supported by a spreadsheet provided to help listeners price their work accurately. The episode also highlights common overlooked costs and offers a challenge to track all aspects of a project for better pricing evaluation.
Grab your pricing calculator spreadsheet here.
00:00 Welcome to Season 5
01:04 Introducing PurpleHobbies.com
01:57 The Art of Pricing Your Work
06:27 Understanding Overhead Costs
09:01 Practical Pricing Strategies
13:58 Tracking Your Time and Costs
16:12 Final Thoughts and Challenge
Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.
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