The price of fabrics.
03-03-2009, 05:17 AM
#101
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Originally Posted by Sharon M
I guess we don't know how lucky we have it sometimes until we hear how much some of you have to pay for fabric....WOW :(
We are so big on yard sales / garage sales / rummage sales here do you do that in New Zealand or other countries?? I know some people made out like bandits at my sale last fall...got rid of all kinds of craft supplies that I am no longer interested in, since becoming so interested in quilting. Had to clear out my space for a material stash :D
We are so big on yard sales / garage sales / rummage sales here do you do that in New Zealand or other countries?? I know some people made out like bandits at my sale last fall...got rid of all kinds of craft supplies that I am no longer interested in, since becoming so interested in quilting. Had to clear out my space for a material stash :D
My point is that women are searching for fabric everywhere they can find it. Went to Goodwill last week and looked long and hard at a bed sheet. Didn't purchase it, and now I'm sorry. Will go back today to see if it's still waiting for me to take it home and love it.
A few years ago, a friend who doesn't sew, asked me if I would be offended if she gave me a skirt that she no longer wore. She explained that she loved that skirt and hated to part with it (but it no longer fit her "expanded" size. :lol: It is cotton (perhaps a blend -- don't really know) and a pretty print. Now my dilemma is that I have been procrastinating with cutting it up. I want to have "just the right" quilt to make for it.
03-03-2009, 08:16 AM
#102
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Can't tell you how often I have bought a piece of fabric I fell in love with and couldn't bring myself to cut it till I had the perfect project. Several years ago I bought several yards of real suede for a suit. It took me two years before I got the nerve to cut the patterns.
03-03-2009, 09:18 AM
#103
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Originally Posted by Teacher
Sorry it did come out as a bit of a lesson didnt it?? Ok Value added tax is a bit like US sales tax I guess but it is usually included in the total cost. When I am in the US, I always forget that the tax is added on at the till! Here, it is part of the quoted amount. On utility bills, it is quoted separately as some businesses, charities etc have special arrangements with the INland Revenue (Our IRS). Its known as V.A.T. and is Europe wide but at different amounts in each country. I think that France pays 19% but the basic price, before tax , used to be lower.
I think that the US is catching up with everyone else now so it means that we all feel the pinch! We will have to return to making quilta s our Grandmas did.
I think that the US is catching up with everyone else now so it means that we all feel the pinch! We will have to return to making quilta s our Grandmas did.
03-03-2009, 01:44 PM
#104
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Location: Colorado
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Mardens buys stuff in bulk, overstocks, going out of business stock... nothing is ever carried on a consistent basis - so if you find something you really like, you have to get it all then because there is no guarantee that it'll be there later.
I really like Mo & Macs Fabric Shack on Ebay.. lovely lovely fabrics...
I really like Mo & Macs Fabric Shack on Ebay.. lovely lovely fabrics...
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