Originally Posted by SewSydney
The problem in Australia is that patchwork fabric is about $25 per metre here. That's about $22 US. There are some companies that do ship here, but not many. On a recent trip to Hawaii, I was buying beautiful cotton fabric for $3.99 a yard, same here in Sydney $21!
I know I live in Ireland, not Australia, but I get stuff shipped from Hancocks of Paducah, and from Thousands of bolts, and even with the shipping it arrives here lots cheaper than our LQS.
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com
http://www.thousandsofbolts.com