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#71
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 13
I am a recycler of the first order. There is a lot of fabric in some clothing and it does make wonderful quilts. I use appliques by machine and make wonderfull art quilts out of silk ties. At first cutting up perfectly good clothing is hard, but once you do it, your minds eye will see lots of possibilities. Set your self free.
I used my friend's fathers clothing to make a quilt for his mother, she loved it, and my friend is now a hero. So go for it.
Rosie
I used my friend's fathers clothing to make a quilt for his mother, she loved it, and my friend is now a hero. So go for it.
Rosie
#72
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: utah
Posts: 75
I attend a block of the month club at Quilts etc in Salt Lake and at the last meeting, the owner told us that they had just received 10.00 a yard fabric. Every store I have been to in the last month have raised their prices. So I have tried to use what I have and only by clearance.
If you find any good buys out there let me know.
If you find any good buys out there let me know.
#73
Originally Posted by oldswimmer
Originally Posted by shadoh
i hear today on the radio that cotton and corn are doubling in price. so save your scraps and make mile-a-minute quilts. they are lovely with sashing and anything goes.
i don't know about the corn.........
i don't know about the corn.........
(sorry about my little rant) BUT...you can still find awesome fabric at decent prices at places like Thousands of Bolts! Hope they can hold their prices for a while.
I know the thing that is driving up our prices where I work is freight. It's out of sight!!!
AND I paid $1.49 for one bell pepper yesterday. And did you ever think you would see a can of pinto beans for $1? I buy dry beans & take the extra time to cook.
#74
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 492
I have a problem with places that raise the prices of inventory they already have to match the new inventory. Otherwise it is easier for me to accept the new prices, but not fair to the consumer when they sell older merchandise at the new prices. Hope that makes sense LOL.
#76
Originally Posted by sewingsuz
hey out there< I just looked on on connecting threads and there is a lot of clearence material for 2.75 to $3.50. I have not orderd from them. Is the fabric Ok? I don't see the manufacturer.
#77
Originally Posted by oldswimmer
Originally Posted by shadoh
i hear today on the radio that cotton and corn are doubling in price. so save your scraps and make mile-a-minute quilts. they are lovely with sashing and anything goes.
i don't know about the corn.........
i don't know about the corn.........
(sorry about my little rant) BUT...you can still find awesome fabric at decent prices at places like Thousands of Bolts! Hope they can hold their prices for a while.
#78
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,536
Have you figured how much it would cost to use dried beans - especially if you use propane. I think I would opt to buy the can.
sWe only have one station in town that doesn't have ethanol AND I paid $1.49 for one bell pepper yesterday. And did you ever think you would see a can of pinto beans for $1? I buy dry beans & take the extra time to cook.[/quote]
sWe only have one station in town that doesn't have ethanol AND I paid $1.49 for one bell pepper yesterday. And did you ever think you would see a can of pinto beans for $1? I buy dry beans & take the extra time to cook.[/quote]
#80
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 233
While travelling home from No. Carolina, I stopped at a quilt shop in West Virginia. The owner said they are looking at fabric going up to $18/yd. Don't know when..but I guess it's coming.
I'm holding on to my stash and adding little bits as they go on sale.
I'm holding on to my stash and adding little bits as they go on sale.
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