Originally Posted by
Lena1952
The quilt shop where I work charges $3.75 for a FQ. Fabric costs have risen as have shipping charges and that has to be factored into the cost. Pattern prices have also gone up. Hasn't the price on everything risen the past few years? Quilt shops are closing at an alarming rate. If you like the shop, please help support it. You don't have to purchase all your fabrics from your local quilt shop. I don't. I realize not everyone has a local quilt shop. But if you continue to shop online soon you will ONLY have online shopping as an option. Support your local shops - yarn and fabric - the best you can. I'll step down off my soapbox now.
So true, Lena! I try to buy as much as I can locally especially from small independent shops. I want them to succeed and be there when I need them. Joann's is the closest place to me and I rarely go there. I'd rather drive the 1/2 hour to the closest quilt store.