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02-08-2013, 04:49 PM

#11

SewMomma66

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I know the wholesale price for Moda in our area is around $4.25 to $5.75 a yard. Batiks were higher. The shop only charges double compared to some of the other shops that are going for over $12 a yard. The shop I worked at quit buying Hoffman because freight charges were ridiculous.

02-08-2013, 06:04 PM

#12

petthefabric

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I'm not in Kuwait. How much would a trip there cost? Oh yeh, I'm in California USA

02-09-2013, 05:00 AM

#13

meanmom

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Let all go on a quilt shop safari in Kuwait. Have fun on your travels.

02-09-2013, 06:48 AM

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quiltmom04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by snipforfun

On a recent trip to Kuwait I went fabric shopping with a friend (then followed onto Africa for a safari) I could not believe the prices there - $3.50/meter. All first quality quilt fabric, lots of Moda, Rilely Blake, etc. Wish I had taken an extra suitcase. Wondering why the big price difference! Not fair!!!!!!!!

Well, for one thing, you have to go to Kuwait to get it!

02-09-2013, 07:32 AM

#15

AZ Jane

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LOL, just emailed a soldier in Kuwait about this conversation. He said he'd look around but I told him not to bother, shipping would kill me unless he smuggled it out in his duffel bag!!

02-09-2013, 07:38 AM

#16

TanyaL

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Location: Bosque County, Texas

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A good looking soldier can sweet talk a flight attendant to carry it home for him probably.

02-09-2013, 08:20 AM

#17

such a sew and sew

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I probably would have got rid of some clothes!

02-09-2013, 08:44 AM

#18

Pat G

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Location: Western Arizona

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Oh my gosh, I am laughing at everyone of your suggestions. Nobody more creative than a quilter. LOL If there's a way to get our hands on fabrics, somebody will think of it.