Originally Posted by C.Cal Quilt Girl
Lots of valid opinions...
What I try to keep in mind is that if I don't shop local, there will be no local sources. Haven't shopped a lot online, and I'm sure some very reputable suppliers. But would hate to end up getting them from someones shed collection, who purchased bootleg. :)
Happy Quilting
You have a valid point about shopping local, but unfortunately, being on a very tight fixed income I usually don't have that option. I will buy when our local shop has sales if I can; even then, it's usually only marked down to $6 a yard.
I was chatting with the Manager of our local shop the other day. When I asked her how business was doing, she said it was pretty good from the tourists, but she was seeing less buying from us locals. She knows it's the economy, as the regulars are still buying, but only in smaller amounts.