Originally Posted by
institches33
Sadly, I think many LQS are pricing themselves out of business. We see more and more shops closing and quilters trying to use their stash and only purchase fabric to complete a project.
Fabric prices went up drastically a few years ago when the price of cotton went up, but didn't go down when cotton went down.
I miss adding to my stash.
Quilting became "popular" about that time. Anytime something becomes a popular thing to spend money on, prices go through the roof.
I still remember the price of horses before everybody wanted one