Originally Posted by Woodster
Originally Posted by cinnya
Originally Posted by renee765
Whenever this discussion of Walmart vs LQS fabrics gets going, someone always has to say the following, and it looks like it might be my turn this time:
It would be a wonderful world if we could all afford the best of what we want, but life doesn't work out that way. Some of us only have limited funds to spend on fabric and other quilting items. For us, it feels like we are being told that we are 'not as good' as other quilters because we cannot or choose not to spend high prices on LQS fabrics. I have bought crummy fabric at an LQS and great fabric at Walmart. It CAN happen. You just have to be very careful about what you spend your money on.
While I'm on a roll - I have quit going to quilting classes for a very similar reason. I got tired of being told that I had to buy an expensive machine like a Janome or Bernina. As I sat at my table with my cheap Brother that works like a charm and always puts out just as nice quilts as the people with the expensive machines, I got really discouraged at driving home after the class feeling like the poor kid from the wrong side of the tracks.
We all have preferences, we all have limits as to what we can afford. Let's rejoice in the projects others make, and not focus on how much anything costs. Quality is in the heart, not the price tag.
I will now step down and go stand in the corner.
I totally agree with you. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Three cheers and AMEN, Sister!
Well said. Remember no one can make us feel less without our permission. I think that was from Eleanor Roosevelt. Snobs are everywhere and they usually have to have the best money can buy to make them feel good about themselves. I feel sorry for those people, they will never have peace. That is not to say, that all peoople who buy the best are snobs.