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#112
We've been paying $8.99 + in Florida for awhile now. It is going up and one reason is because companies like Moda are charging more.
I worked in a quilt store for awhile and we still made a profit on fabric 50% off. Our philosphy was "keep it moving"....get it sold and out the door so we could buy more. :)
I worked in a quilt store for awhile and we still made a profit on fabric 50% off. Our philosphy was "keep it moving"....get it sold and out the door so we could buy more. :)
#114
Originally Posted by Ellis' Granny B
This is another sign of the times. I will cetainly count my blessings over and over again. I live near Philadelphia and there are many fabric outlets that sell beautiful name brand fabrics for $2.49 , $3.99. $4.99. The only catch witht them is that it may be discontinued or limited stock, so you better buy at least thee or four yards at a time. Even with this, 4 yards at $2.49 is @$10.00.
Then I am blessed with a friend whose brother is a tailor and he sends me trash bags filled with magnificent scraps. Sometinmes his scraps are two and three yards of very expensive silks and satins from wedding gowns; eyelets, etc. I make a lot of fancy doll quilts and love paper piecing. It works out wonderfully well. I seldom have to buy with such a stash.
Be encouraged quilters. Look for dressmakers and tailors in your area, you would be surprised what is given for the asking.
Ellis' Granny B
Then I am blessed with a friend whose brother is a tailor and he sends me trash bags filled with magnificent scraps. Sometinmes his scraps are two and three yards of very expensive silks and satins from wedding gowns; eyelets, etc. I make a lot of fancy doll quilts and love paper piecing. It works out wonderfully well. I seldom have to buy with such a stash.
Be encouraged quilters. Look for dressmakers and tailors in your area, you would be surprised what is given for the asking.
Ellis' Granny B
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