Originally Posted by mlaceruby
I know that seems like alot...but that is only approx 300yds
and if I make say a large queen log cabin it uses over 7 1/2yds just for the top then 6yds for the backing
and then fiqure in batting cost
so if you average $7/yd for 14 yds fabric + batting+ $15(thread,pins,rotary blades,patterns etc)= $143
so really this only makes approx 20 quilts
This is a very expensive hobby!
So, I'm intrigued by this. Are you saying that you and a group of others have formed a co-op, where you exchange fabrics that you can purchase at the wholesale rate? Maybe it seems obvious, but I'm trying to make sure I understand what you're saying. It sounds as if you are making a business of this co-op. I can see that the amount of fabric you're talking about "only" makes approximately 20 quilts. How many quilts do you make? In two years of quilting, I think I've made 22, and many of those were small wall-hangings. As much as I love quilting, and as much as I love shopping for fabric, I honestly believe I'd have difficulty spending $2,000 per month on fabric. There must be more here than meets the eye.