If the cost of fabric goes up, will you still quilt?

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12-30-2010, 07:10 AM

#111

GammaLou

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Everything goes up....I remember when cotton fabric would go on sale for $1 yard!!

12-30-2010, 07:31 AM

#112

vivoaks

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I like the first answer, but like one of the later answers, I have enough stash to keep me quilting for my entire lifetime...maybe more! I'll definitely keep quilting!!

12-30-2010, 07:31 AM

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pennylynne

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Absolutely, I will just stop wasting money on therapy sessions for my fabric addiction problem!!!

12-30-2010, 08:02 AM

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cdufur

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No doubt!

12-30-2010, 08:16 AM

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mommafank

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Yes will continue but be more selective on what I buy. Probably only buy what I do not have to complete a project. The reason I bought up a stash was to have it when I need it not to just collect it. Figured better to buy before I retired to a limited income.

12-30-2010, 08:48 AM

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acjacques

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I will give up shopping at stores for things that "are nice to have", but I will definitely buy fabric if I need them regardless of the price.

12-30-2010, 09:07 AM

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reginalovesfabric

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I will use from my stash and my scraps but OF COURSE I'll buy more.

12-30-2010, 09:08 AM

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kateyb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary M

I will keep on quilting but will always be looking for sales on any items I need. Quilting is a hobby that a person can't just stop for it is too rewarding. I think less fabric will be sold than before but in time people will adjust to it. I would really hate to see those on a fixed income have to give up quilting because of cost of fabric. I am sure many will be looking at garage sales, thrift stores etc. for fabric to quilt.

I have found some very good fabrics from slightly used clothing from thrift stores, etc.

12-30-2010, 09:18 AM

#119

Boopers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pennylynne

Absolutely, I will just stop wasting money on therapy sessions for my fabric addiction problem!!!

Could not have said it better!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-30-2010, 09:20 AM

#120

Diecy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hahaannie

One of the quilt stores I go to is telling their customers that the cost of fabric will be going up because of the cost of the raw cotton. If prices go up, will you still quilt?

Most definitely! I've been hoarding fabric for years!!!!! No shortage here. I will still by fabric though, maybe not as often and be more specific about what I buy.