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    Old 11-25-2010, 07:34 AM
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    Originally Posted by Carol B
    I don't care if I have to pay for postage as it still works out at around one third cheaper!!
    WOW!! I don't know how y'all can continue to make all those beautiful quilts you do. If our prices here are rising, does that mean your prices will be rising too? It would seem impossible! Is the cost of living covered by your salaries there?

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    Old 11-25-2010, 02:59 PM
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    Like everywhere in the world at the moment everything is on the increase. The Aussie dollar is currently at 97c against the greenback and so we pay just slightly more per yard than you do. Last year however it was around 50c and so we payed double. However that still worked out cheaper than in Australia for a yard of material!
    Depending on your skill set and education (as with most countries) you are payed accordingly.
    I have a quandry about buying material online though as I want to support local craft shops and stores in Adelaide but I just can't pass up such great quality fabric at what is a true bargin. I do still buy patterns, thread and attend classes at my local quilting shop which will have to suffice!
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    Old 11-25-2010, 03:09 PM
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    visited LQS last week & my knees got weak when i saw prices. can't believe they have the nerve to ask $11.99--$13.99 on sale from $16.99. same fabrics--higher prices. this shop was always on the expensive side, but looks like it has gotten worse! online is STILL cheaper with shipping...
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    Old 11-25-2010, 04:12 PM
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    Kathy's in Springvale. Lovely shop but very expensive.
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    Old 11-25-2010, 04:13 PM
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    Yikes!
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    Old 11-26-2010, 08:22 AM
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    Bought 4 King packages of batting today at 50% off then got an additional 10% off. Trying to stock up on the batting. Have enough fabric. Opps Did I really say that out loud. I know there is not such think as enough fabric. Trying to use what I have and only buy for a specific need.
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    Old 11-26-2010, 11:51 AM
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    Eleanor Burns has fabric on sale for $3/yard right now - 60 pages worth! http://www.eleanorburns.com/shoponline/fabricsale.asp

    Not associated, just placed a lovely order of blenders. Oh, shipping is free with orders over $100 and 1/2 price on international orders.
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    Old 11-26-2010, 01:23 PM
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    One of the Blogs I read "Sew Mamma Sew" has their fabric for $15 per yard today!
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    Old 11-26-2010, 01:25 PM
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    $15 a yard? That's a sale??
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    Old 11-26-2010, 01:28 PM
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    Well, one of my favorite LQS has a 30% off sale for Wednes, today and tomorrow. Made it down there and got some nice fabric.
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