Was in a LQS this wk end & noticed prices had gone up, at least twice since I was there a month ago.This is not a big shop in a tourist location,but a small place in a working class neighborhood.
Most new cottons were $12.49 yd.Quilting notions were off the chart.I was just looking & didn't need a thing.Only saw one customer making a small purchase.Not looking good for LQSs or quilters needing fabric.

Wow! I would really be desperate for fabric to pay $12.00+ for a yard of fabric. I know they (LQS) have to charge an amount to make a profit but I can't pay that. I will keep looking for bargains on fabrics to add to my stash.

If these prices continue to rise, I am afraid that alot of places are going to close..Which is so very sad..I would think that if a business lowered their prices, and more people came because of it..They would make more money instead of losing money..

Isn't it up to the manufacturer as to how much the fabric sells for at a base price? If the shops want to make profit, they have to add to the wholesale price that they get the fabric yes?
I wonder how many shops that are not already online shops go online to make sales instead of closing. One local shop here where I live is online, but they do not ship fabric, etc.

I have been in three shops in the past week and a half (Concord, NH area) and the average price at all three was between 8.40 and 9.40 per yard...new lines included (and tax free). I [img]http://www.pic4ever.com/images/16.gif[/img] NH.

90% of the time I am relegated to Joann's. the only quilt shop here is a 5- minute drive - I usually buy online - on sale and without shipping. Tax here is 9.5% but no State income tax - it all works out - but I am afraid to go into Joann's this week. . . the flyer in the newpaper had virtually no fabric on it - but I need some batting so. . . $12/yd adds up too quickly for me

at my LQS they have a sale 20 to 30% off on the first Saturday of every month. They were hoppin this past weekend and managed to get 23.00 out of me. Great people I hope they can survive the increases in fabric prices.

Prices are getting crazy no matter where you turn! :(

I went to my favorite one a few weeks ago, where her prices are usually pretty low, and even her new stuff was over 9.00 a yard!

We hit $12.50 per yard here, about 6 weeks ago. I was a bit shocking, and it did affect my final purchase.
Hate to say it but .....I love the LQS .....but , I have been buying more and more at on -line sales.
I just hate were this economy and cotton prices have taken me. I considered myself a commited consumer to my LQS, as I feel strongley about supporting local business.... but my wallet is smaller than it was ... and I am forced to balance the issues of online vs LQS.