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

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Old 12-29-2010, 10:18 AM
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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.
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:18 AM
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I will, I shop at goodwill for fabrics.

If all else fails I will raid my Sister and niece's closets. I have never seen two people with so many outfits. Some haven't even been worn.......LOL
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:23 AM
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I'll still buy fabric. I never pay full price for fabric anymore. I buy from online clearances and sales.
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by scowlkat
I have enough fabric stash to quilt until 50 years past my demise so rising costs are not too much of a factor. However there is always a new fabric calling my name and if it yells loud enough, I am sure I will find a way to buy it.
I'm with you!!! If it yells loud enough, I will find a way to add it to my "collection"
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
I'll cut back on the food first! ;-)
Me too! I need to diet anyway!
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:37 AM
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Of course I will still quilt. Silly question! I already had a good stash, and I've been stocking up since October when the cotton news story came out.

I can't imagine not quilting. Those who enjoy quilting will always find ways to acquire fabric at less than full retail price.
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:38 AM
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Absolutely! I may make fewer spur of the moment purchases, but will never stop quilting!
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:39 AM
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There's always mini quilts to make!
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:41 AM
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My sentiments exactly...Ill cut back on the food. And hubby can just eat some Kibbles and Bits with his two little dogs.
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:42 AM
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Well DUH!!! I sure didn't stop driving when gas went up. I am not in this to save money, I am in it for life, whatever fabric costs.
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