Brace yourself--you're in for a SHOCKer
#71
Originally Posted by BarbZ
Boy that is not good news. We have a place in Maine called Mardens that sells all kinds of brands fabrics for 2 anfd 3.99 a yard. Guess I will start stocking up. Thanks for the info. Guess we will have to not be so fussy and color cordinating anymore like our grandmothers. $%$%^%&^$!!!!!
I didn't know fabric prices were going up so much. Guess I will be using fabric from my stash from now on - which is not such a bad thing! :lol:
#73
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Louisiana
Posts: 459
I love pretty backings. I may have to start using muslin on the back and save the pretty fabric for the tops.
I have friends who buy colored sheets for the back, but I haven't tried it yet.
Someone on this board came back from Paducah and said that Mr. Hancock of Hancocks of Paducah had told her that fabric was going up. Ouch!
I have friends who buy colored sheets for the back, but I haven't tried it yet.
Someone on this board came back from Paducah and said that Mr. Hancock of Hancocks of Paducah had told her that fabric was going up. Ouch!
#77
Originally Posted by Tallulah
I love pretty backings. I may have to start using muslin on the back and save the pretty fabric for the tops.
I have friends who buy colored sheets for the back, but I haven't tried it yet.
Someone on this board came back from Paducah and said that Mr. Hancock of Hancocks of Paducah had told her that fabric was going up. Ouch!
I have friends who buy colored sheets for the back, but I haven't tried it yet.
Someone on this board came back from Paducah and said that Mr. Hancock of Hancocks of Paducah had told her that fabric was going up. Ouch!
#78
[quote=Quilter7x]
I used to go to Marden's with my SIL a few years ago. The prices were unbelievable. My dear sister-in-law has since passed away, but the memories of hunting down the bargains at Marden's still make me smile. And the best thing was, the fabric was quilting store quality and brands. I still have a lot of it in my stash because I bought so much yardage when I'd find something wonderful.
8-)
Originally Posted by BarbZ
Boy that is not good news. We have a place in Maine called Mardens that sells all kinds of brands fabrics for 2 anfd 3.99 a yard. Guess I will start stocking up. Thanks for the info. Guess we will have to not be so fussy and color cordinating anymore like our grandmothers. $%$%^%&^$!!!!!
8-)
#79
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bardstown Ky
Posts: 663
I guess I'll start using used material from old clothes from used clothing stores. My grandmother used to do that and I guess we can still do it now . It's called making do with what you have. gee I can't believe the high prices for materials for sewing. I'm glad I have some put asidde for emergencies.
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