I am really curious and please don't be offended. I have been quilting since the early eighties but had to stop for about 12 years when life got in the way. I have been amazed at the increased cost of fabric, etc. but I don't understand how the cost of just materials could be $700? If fabric were $12/yd, that would be 58 yards. I know that is ignoring cost of thread, but even so.......how could it take 50+ yards of fabric? Or was the fabric significantly more expensive than that? I have been slowly getting back into my piecing and quilting but am beginning to wonder if I will be able o continue long term as I can't justify this type of expense on a limited income.
mary