https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 18:34:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998636 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 23:57:14 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1998636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know they take a lot of time, effort, of course cost of fabric is considerable, and they're fairly meticulous (it's harder to sew in a straight line than some people think). So I know in general the cost of quilts are pretty high - but $500 is way too high for a twin! I'd pay maybe $100-$150 for a twin size quilt. Especially a "simpler" pattern like that. I like that design too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998597 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 22:28:48 +0000 heffalump 1998597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter has recently puked and had diarrhea all over her bed. We stay away from expensive bedding :) but she does have a nice quilt that a friend made sitting on a chair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998487 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:26:20 +0000 Astro Bee 1998487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have several homemade quilts because my mom and aunt are quilters. So I do know how much time and money go into a handmade quilt. Basically, a lot, especially if the pattern is complicated, there are a lot of different fabrics, or the material is expensive. Not sure if the ones you are looking at are machine mass-produced, but the pattern is not complicated. $500 is definitely too much! I second PP, find someone local or someone on Etsy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998302 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 15:19:29 +0000 Ra 1998302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: Love! She has a black and white one, too. Thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998220 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 13:35:08 +0000 sunny 1998220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally I wouldn't pay that much for a quilt. </p> <p>This looks really similar and is only $95!<br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203360965/navy-blue-and-teal-plus-quilt-crib?ref=cat_gallery_33&#038;ga_search_query=plus+quilt&#038;ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_ship_to=US&#038;ga_search_type=all" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/203360965/navy-blue-and-teal-plus-quilt-crib?ref=cat_gallery_33&#038;ga_search_query=plus+quilt&#038;ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_ship_to=US&#038;ga_search_type=all</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998202 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 13:12:20 +0000 winter_wonder 1998202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely agree with others who mentioned finding someone local! $500 seems way too expensive for that pattern. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998169 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 12:18:14 +0000 lamariniere 1998169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>500 seems steep for a quilt like that (I really like the + one though!). I bet you could find a similar style cheaper. Are you looking for something handmade? Or can it be mass produced? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998168 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 12:17:54 +0000 Ra 1998168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I will check out etsy and our local mom exchange. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998166 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 12:14:57 +0000 avivoca 1998166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As someone who quilts, I honestly can't see that basic of a design costing $500. You could probably sew it yourself for much cheaper and it would last just as long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998133 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:11:30 +0000 littlejoy 1998133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quilts are totally worth the cost (as they last so long), but I wouldn't pay $500 for that quilt. It's beautiful, but little. The pattern isn't very complicated, so I just can't see it being that much. Etsy has some amazing shops for quilts. I'm sure you can find another gorgeous one like this for less than $250. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998129 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:06:10 +0000 PrincessBaby 1998129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think $500 is really high for something on a toddler bed, and I can't believe that's just for a twin! I'm also looking for big girl bedding right now, and even though I'm searching for something really nice because her furniture is really elaborate and nice, I am going to cap it at around $250ish for a set. I looked at having a comforter made at the baby store here and it was going to be over $400 just for the comforter and I was like "Hell No." Barf, milk, pee - there are just way too many reasons that I'm trying to stay a lot lower than that!</p> <p>Oh and I agree with finding an etsy seller. My LO2's custom bumper at the local baby store would have been about $250, and I found an etsy seller that will do it - same fabric- for about $160. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998107 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:32:00 +0000 kiddosc 1998107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm with @loveisstrange: and @yoursilverlining: </p> <p>A quick etsy search looks like you could get a custom quilt made for much less than $500 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998106 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:30:56 +0000 Greentea 1998106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it is a good quality quilt and you love it it's worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998105 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:28:45 +0000 yoursilverlining 1998105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a very skilled quilter, so take my opinion with a grain of salt :silly: but those patterns don't look difficult to sew yourself. Or you could probably hire someone to make you a very similar quilt for less than $500!</p> <p>ETA: @loveisstrange beat me to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998102 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:25:43 +0000 loveisstrange 1998102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quilts take a lot of time and effort to make. That being said, those are both super basic. Not gonna lie, I don't think that's $500 worth of quilt. </p> <p>Possibly find someone local who could make you something similar? Or take a stab at it yourself and then pay someone else to do the quilting for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998101 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:25:39 +0000 matador84 1998101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We actually have a twin custom from lwph! I love, love, love the design. My only disappointment was how thin it was. We have another quilt from somewhere else that is part of a bedding set and it's much thicker and heavier.</p> <p>Eta: I still haven't decided if the money spent was worth it. We love it and it will def be an heirloom item, but I'm not 100% sure I would spend the money again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-quilts-worth-the-money#post-1998096 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:19:54 +0000 Ra 1998096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am planning out how I want to decorate B's room when we switch him to a big boy bed and I am obsessed with these two quilt designs. That is, until I saw it would cost me over $500 for a twin! Ugh. That is so much money. Why are they so expensive? Are they worth the cost? </p> [attach=2606/14/nh73x7.338x600.image.jpg] [attach=2606/14/nh73x9.338x600.image.jpg]