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08-08-2011, 08:40 PM

#51

Ann912

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I'm so glad I have a good size stash. I also look for bargains.

08-08-2011, 08:53 PM

#52

Moonglow

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Here in Australia most local quilt stores have been selling their fabric for $20+ per metre and even though our dollar has been strong against the US dollar they rarely reduce their prices except for sales and then they may drop to $16-$18 per metre and that is only for some fabrics. I still support the local stores but prefer to buy online for larger pieces of fabric. Thankfully I have a large stash of fabric and really don't need to buy anymore but I just can't resist a bargain.

08-09-2011, 02:55 AM

#53

JudyN

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I totally agree with you-and it isn't even made here in the states anymore. Send our factory's overseas and jack the price.

08-09-2011, 02:57 AM

#54

Heather Hayllar

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Gee, I wish it was that cheap here in Australia!!
Unless they have massive specials you are paying from $20 (if u r lucky) to $30 a metre!!

08-09-2011, 03:02 AM

#55

hmross

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I once paid $15 for only 2 yards of fabric. More than I like to spend but it was backing fabric and It is 108 wide. But most generally I prefer the $5 a yard or lower when possible.

08-09-2011, 03:14 AM

#56

judi43

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The price of fabric is going up but so is everything else we buy. Now's the time to hit your stash.

08-09-2011, 03:18 AM

#57

auntmarie

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The best sales are on ling. Try Quilt in a day .com and connecting treads.com. Both have great sales.

08-09-2011, 03:33 AM

#58

ctilburg

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Me, too

08-09-2011, 03:34 AM

#59

ctilburg

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Originally Posted by BigDog

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Originally Posted by Rose L

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Originally Posted by Zhillslady

Our LQS has only raised the prices on the fabrics that are new coming in but the next city over I notied last week her new fabrics are $12 so she's raised the older still in stock up to the same price. I will not buy from her aaain. I understand the prices went up on cotton so they have to raise but that bolt you bought 6 months ago did not go up in costs.

My LQS has done the same thing and she hasn't even gotten in any "new" fabrics. I didn't buy from her when they were $8 a yard and I sure am not going to buy from her now. Wholesale fabric does not cost near what is being charged and I find price gouging to be very distasteful. I won't shop there anymore.

Wholesale costs, at best, between $2 and $2.50/yd. Last time I bought (about 2 months ago), designer fabric was $2.25/yd, 15 yd minimum.

I would really like to know where these wholesale costs are . Where are you buying?

08-09-2011, 03:44 AM

#60

damaquilts

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I felt the same when I went last week. I am only buying for things I actually need. The problem is I make my own dresses to wear mostly around the house. And I make them out of cotton. I figured out it would be over $30 for me to make a house dress. ACK!!! That I cannot afford. I can't always find things I like for dresses in the sale racks.