somewhere in the past, another cutie asked this same question..not sure how to sear for the answers they got, but someone should be along to help you out...deanna

someone will come along and tell you. I know it depends on how many stitches that go into it seeing thread is expensive but beyond that I have know idea. *4u thou

Sending this back to the top. I suppose it would depend on whether she is supplying the goods to be embroidered, and how complicated the design. I suspect redwork on dishtowels would be a lot cheaper than fussy little tiny butterflies on collar points, even though the stitch count would be smaller, the placement would be harder. If you have the free Tajima program, it tells you how much thread your design will use, and will also calculate price when you put in how much you want to charge per stitch. Just a caveat, in this economy, you're not going to get what your time is worth, as if it were a 'real' job. But get the cost of your materials, and some extra just for you. Depends on your location, too. In NYC, you could get a lot more for embroidery than you can in Wattsburg, PA, believe me! Good luck,Marji

The rule of thumb is $1 per 1000 stitches - but depending on the job - that could be a good thing - but with many items - you would never get that or anything close - look at it as a hooping - decide what you have in materials to do your hooping - that could be anywhere from $3-$15 - but get your materials and as Marji said - something for you - for your time. Don't ever undercharge for your work, it isn't worth the time that you put into it - to take a loss. And if this person is someone that will be a repeat customer - perhaps you could come down some - to get her started out. Good luck and hope to see what you make. *4U

Here is a link that gives you information about charging for your work. Hope this helps you.

You all have been so sweet to help me thank you all