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GammaLou 12-30-2010 07:10 AM

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

vivoaks 12-30-2010 07:31 AM

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!!

pennylynne 12-30-2010 07:31 AM

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

cdufur 12-30-2010 08:02 AM

No doubt!

mommafank 12-30-2010 08:16 AM

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.

acjacques 12-30-2010 08:48 AM

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.

reginalovesfabric 12-30-2010 09:07 AM

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

kateyb 12-30-2010 09:08 AM


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.

Boopers 12-30-2010 09:18 AM


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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diecy 12-30-2010 09:20 AM


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.


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