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    Old 03-16-2011, 02:09 PM
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    My quilting group went on a trip to Belfast on Monday and the lady in the quilting shop told us to expect an increase in the cost of fabric. 33 1/3%. Yes that is the increase.
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    Old 03-16-2011, 02:11 PM
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    Goodness....I guess we will have to make every scrap count!:)
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    Old 03-16-2011, 02:29 PM
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    Wow!!!!
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    Old 03-16-2011, 02:35 PM
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    i stopped by the LQS today and the prices are 14.95 a yard
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    Ahhh! A reason to be thankful for a large stash! :lol:
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    Old 03-16-2011, 02:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
    i stopped by the LQS today and the prices are 14.95 a yard
    That sounds like they aren't waiting for their suppliers to raise prices -- they are taking advantage of "replacement prices"!
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    I have been de-stashing I think I better quit before I need to go buy more and can't afford too
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    Old 03-16-2011, 03:12 PM
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    Around me I am seeing $12.50 per yard at the LQS.
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    Old 03-16-2011, 04:07 PM
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    Walmart in WV border, $5.46 now use to be $2.97-$4.96
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    I paid 12.99 a yard last weekend at my quilt shop...its was very nice fabric but the most I ever have paid.
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