Fabric Prices Going Up....Again
#121
Originally Posted by glenda5253
I just can't fathom pay $12.50/yd for quilting cotton. It's a good thing I have a large stash.
#122
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Fabric out of my stash will be getting used more now. I have enough fabric to last me for a couple of years *L* so might as well use it up. I will just plan any quilts I want to make around what I have on hand and call it good. I am leaning towards more scrappy ones...I have lots of odds and ends. My sister gave me 3 big bags of batting she got at a yard sale for $1 a bag..they are rolls of batting in the huge black leaf bags. Linda b.
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I refuse to pay that much for fabric. I will be forced to use up my stash and when it is gone, I will stop quilting. But I will probably be dead before that happens and my friends will get my stash.
#124
I will never pay those prices for fabric.Can't afford it,but wouldn't pay even if I could.
Working on a scrappy sofa throw from stash now.After that, will stick with stash & fabrics bought on sale/clearance prices.
Have made enough bed size quilts,so making lap quilts,table runners & sofa throws works for me.Less fabric used & no need of a LA quilter.
Remembering when my Grma made quilts needed to keep her family warm,using gray wool blankets for batting & feed sacks / sheets for the outer cover.They were tied, lasted forever & had nothing to do with a hobby.....such as most quilting is today.
Working on a scrappy sofa throw from stash now.After that, will stick with stash & fabrics bought on sale/clearance prices.
Have made enough bed size quilts,so making lap quilts,table runners & sofa throws works for me.Less fabric used & no need of a LA quilter.
Remembering when my Grma made quilts needed to keep her family warm,using gray wool blankets for batting & feed sacks / sheets for the outer cover.They were tied, lasted forever & had nothing to do with a hobby.....such as most quilting is today.
Originally Posted by kuntryquilter
I refuse to pay that much for fabric. I will be forced to use up my stash and when it is gone, I will stop quilting. But I will probably be dead before that happens and my friends will get my stash.
#125
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
Originally Posted by kaykwilts
I guess we will all have to consider returning to the "spirit of our Grandmothers" with price increases...
I wonder what I have in my closet that I can cut up???
I wonder what I have in my closet that I can cut up???
Remember... if the cost of cloth is going up, that means the cost of clothing will also go up.
#127
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Location: WI
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Originally Posted by kaykwilts
Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
Originally Posted by kaykwilts
I guess we will all have to consider returning to the "spirit of our Grandmothers" with price increases...
I wonder what I have in my closet that I can cut up???
I wonder what I have in my closet that I can cut up???
Remember... if the cost of cloth is going up, that means the cost of clothing will also go up.
We were just watching the bio on Kay Thompson- Actor, singer etc as the famed author of Eloise. Her friends spoke of her flair and the way she utilized materials for other purposes to include wearing a dress inside out when she liked the look of that side of the fabric better. Get the scissors and go for it
#128
There are 2 LQS within 10 miles of each other and I shopped at both today. One is a small shop but growing and shelves are more full now than I've ever seen them. And for the first that I've noticed, since I usually shop the bargain shelves,the prices are $10 on all fabrics. The bargain shelf is all $5.50. But there is a small section of solids that are $6. This is the first that they've stocked Moda.
The other shop is quite large. I didn't even take a look at the prices but went straight to the several rows of shelves of bargains. All of those bolts are marked in the $8 to $9 range, but sale price is 35% off and 40% if you finish the bolt. I finished 3 bolts. I love a bargain!
The other shop is quite large. I didn't even take a look at the prices but went straight to the several rows of shelves of bargains. All of those bolts are marked in the $8 to $9 range, but sale price is 35% off and 40% if you finish the bolt. I finished 3 bolts. I love a bargain!
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