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My favorite shop closed March 7th because of online shopping. She had been open eight years. She couldn't compete with all the fabric choices you can find online. I think that is why quilting has 'exploded' - online shopping and quilting forums like 'The Quilting Board'.
You know, if the internet sales tax law goes through and we all have to start paying tax for online purchases (those that live in the 45 states with a sales tax anyway), local shops may just see a boost in business. Shipping charges plus sales tax at the online retailers may balance out the lower prices they can charge because of their volume.Originally Posted by jcrow
I agree that online shopping has really 'exploded' the quilting world. I started quilting in 1992 and had three shops within two hours of me. Now I can shop from my home. I can go to the Pictures section and see some fabric I like and Google it and purchase as much as I need and I'm done shopping.My favorite shop closed March 7th because of online shopping. She had been open eight years. She couldn't compete with all the fabric choices you can find online. I think that is why quilting has 'exploded' - online shopping and quilting forums like 'The Quilting Board'.
I started quilting in the 70's and have seen it 'bloom and prosper' since then, but it's been much faster lately. I think a lot of it is because of the internet and because quilting is easy for most women to 'pick up'. The vast majority of the retirement age group learned how to sew back in home ec classes and have been sewing, at least off and on, for a long time. They start with some level of confidence in their ability to branch out. There's also a much greater range of quilting styles, techniques, etc that can only result in a wider appeal. It's all good!
