The price of fabrics.
#71
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Another thought about fabric quality - I often use BOTH sides of fabrics to get a lighter color for contrast, so I ALWAYS look at both sides. Someone mentioned that lesser quality fabric dyes don't show on the 'back' - so I guess I've been doing something right without knowing it!
#73
Fabric that doesn't show it's pattern on the reverse side is stamped fabric and the colors will fade in a shorter time. Fabric that is the same on either side is woven of dyed threads so color lasts longer.
#74
I've just been pricing some fabrics up and thought you may be interested Iin some of our Average prices over here....Moda Jelly rolls and Layer cakes....£22.50. Moda animal prints...£2.50 per 1/4 metre. Solid colours £1/50 per 1/4 metre . 8 fat quarters....£17.10!
Those prices are the reason that I trawl round the charity shops at every opportunity! (And I've made a few quilts that are a mix of polyester /cotton )
Mind you, I'd start chopping up my clothes if I got really desperate for fabric! lol!
Karen xx
Those prices are the reason that I trawl round the charity shops at every opportunity! (And I've made a few quilts that are a mix of polyester /cotton )
Mind you, I'd start chopping up my clothes if I got really desperate for fabric! lol!
Karen xx
#77
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
why is fabric so expensive in england?
#79
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Virginia
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Many ladies save up and get to Pennsylvania Dutch Country (Lancaster Co. PA) and do a years worth of shopping there. Look up our favorite B&B..Frogtown Acres. Reasonable rates, centrally located and great people. I have met many an out of country lady there for the great shopping. hapytlk
#80
Originally Posted by Polly2
The store is called Mardens... they have several locations with an excellent choice of fabrics.
The one I shop at is in Lewiston.
The one I shop at is in Lewiston.
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