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Old 12-12-2010, 12:14 PM
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Considering the cost of fabric here (my LQS averages $25 per metre) I shop mainly in small quantities of quarter yard lengths if I really want it. Otherwise I wait for specials on blenders and co-ordinates.

I am prepared to pay the price if it is for a special project.
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Old 12-12-2010, 12:58 PM
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Hey, it's my only vice. I don't even look at the price. If I want it, it's mine. Fortunately, kids are grown, I'm retired, hubby has his own hobby, so why not?
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Old 12-12-2010, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
My budget is very limited so I try to stay under $5.00 a/yd.
What she said!
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Old 12-12-2010, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by shequilts
Hey, it's my only vice. I don't even look at the price. If I want it, it's mine. Fortunately, kids are grown, I'm retired, hubby has his own hobby, so why not?
Way to go :thumbup:
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Old 12-12-2010, 01:44 PM
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My price limit is what the local quilt shop charges, however, I rarely buy anything unless it's on sale. I shop on line and in store and look for good deals. I also shop thrift stores. The only time I really SPLURGED was in Italy. I just cringe when I have to pay full price for fabric or clothes.
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Old 12-12-2010, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by shequilts
Hey, it's my only vice. I don't even look at the price. If I want it, it's mine. Fortunately, kids are grown, I'm retired, hubby has his own hobby, so why not?
Lucky you. Still looking for good places to shop near Walton Co
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Old 12-12-2010, 05:15 PM
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I am a bargain shopper. But, if I find something I just can't live without and it's pricey I'll buy it. It doesn't happen very often though.
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Old 12-12-2010, 05:29 PM
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Those of us who live in Canada regularly have to pay double the amount that you do in the States. That being the case, I would have to absolutely love a fabric to pieces before I would go above $20 a metre. We just drool when we hear that you guys get good fabric at less than $6 a yard at times. The regular price for good quilter's cotton here is $15-$17 a metre. Now you know why I NEVER throw anything out!
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Old 12-12-2010, 06:15 PM
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I will not go beyond ten dollars a yard and if I am buying for the back of a quilt I usually look for the 116 or around there and it is usually 15 dollars a yard.
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Old 12-12-2010, 07:47 PM
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Has anyone ever ordered from Marshall's Drygood? They have ery good prices and also carry wide fabric for quilt backs.

http://www.marshalldrygoods.com/
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