Onebyone

I went to LQS after lunch and owner told me if I needed Hobbs batting buy some now. Prices for Hobbs Batting are scheduled to increase on May 6. Which means all brands will increase probably.

NZquilter

Not again. The rising costs of everything, even the things that give us joy, is so depressing.

sewingpup

I have been debating if I should order another roll. I still don't know, I have couple of partial rolls and some packages of batting Normally, I would go for it, but I don't know how many quilts I have left in me to make! I seem to be taking longer to actually make them.

cashs_mom

It really is and I see no end to it.

Onebyone

I remember my elders saying the same thing when I was in school. I don't know if now is worse or just worse because we knew lower prices. I do think prices are increasing too fast for most to catch up.

cashs_mom

That's a good point. Americans seem to be hooked on buying lots of cheap imported products.

I do feel bad for people with families to feed. Food prices are increasing really fast now and since they have decided not to include food and gas prices in their calculations for inflation, the govt is trying to convince us it's not that bad.

Quiltah Mama

I even had an add pop up on my social media while I was scrolling through about Hobbs batting, and when I clicked on it, the website announced 5/6 as the day of the increase. Prices in general are getting unreal. It's sad to me when I know of people that either do without certain groceries or don't do things they enjoy because of the prices.

sewbizgirl

If it's Hobbs 80/20 you are talking about, I have good news! Marshall's Dry Goods in Arkansas sells their own unbranded 80/20 which is identical to the Hobbs brand. And much cheaper! I believe I paid around $95 for a 30 yard roll, the last time I purchased. They can ship to you for about $25... same price for one or two rolls. Try it, you'll like it!

Onebyone

I go to Marshall's several times a year. I see rolls of their batting go out the door. It will probably go up as they sell Hobbs too but still be cheaper. You can call and ask for a sample to be mailed to you.