Calculating the cost of your quilt is much easier than you think! Just take the width of your quilt and multiply it by the height of your quilt. Take this number (the total square inches of the quilt) and multiply it by 0.0225 (that’s 2.25 cents). And voila! You have your estimated quilt cost!
Example: Your quilt measures 72” x 90”. 72 x 90 = 6480 (total square inches of the quilt). Now take 6480 x 0.0225 = 145.80 or $145.80 Easy peasy!
Other factors could increase the cost of your quilt, like a very dense pattern that would require a lot of thread, or if you want me to provide your batting. But this formula will give you a pretty easy way to calculate the cost of the quilt on your own. Who says we don’t use algebra every day?
BINDING: To calculate the cost of having me bind your quilt for you, just take the total perimeter of the quilt. That’s measuring each side and adding them together. 72 + 72 + 90 + 90 = 324”. Multiply this number by 0.2. 324 x 0.2 = 64.80 or $64.80. The charge for binding is 20 cents per linear inch (that’s the 0.2).
Some common quilt sizes with cost increase shown for comparison (effective January 1, 2024):
Baby quilt example:
Old price: 45 x 60 x 2 cents = $54.00
New price: 45 x 60 x 2.25 cents = $60.75
Lap size example:
Old price: 60 x 70 x 2 cents = $84.00
New price: 60 x 70 x 2.25 cents = $94.50
Twin size example:
Old price: 72 x 90 x 2 cents = $129.60
New price: 72 x 90 x 2.25 cents = $145.80
Queen size example:
Old price: 90 x 90 x 2 cents = $162.00
New price: 90 x 90 x 2.25 cents = $182.25
King size example:
Old price: 110 x 110 x 2 cents = $242.00
New price: 110 x 110 x 2.25 cents = $272.25