As much as I would like to support my LQS I just can't afford too. I do most of my shopping online or at chain stores :D:D:D
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I shop on-line but always end up at the LQS for the trimmings. My binding and borders have to be matched to the finished quilt. But... if it is a fabric line then I can buy on line trusting the color and quality will be consistent. Then the only scary part is, "will they cut it right. Will I get what I ordered?" Once you find a store you can trust with good prices, stick with them.
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I love the selection of fabrics that I can find online.
It seems that most of the time, I walk through my LQS and still don't find anything that jumps out at me to buy. I use them for pins and notions, but for fabric, I love online shopping. |
I have to say I buy a lot more online these days.
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I guess it goes about 50 50 for me. I get alot of deals online, thanks to everyone here posting the sales. I like to feel the fabric too, but sometimes the deals are too hard to pass up on line.
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on-line. as much as I enjoy the fabrics at my LQS, they are just too expensive for me. I can get much more fabric on-line (most with free shipping if specific $ spent) than I can at the LQS. I have yet to be disappointed with any of my on-line fabric purchases.
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I usually shop online. I can't afford $13 - $15 a yard!
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50/50
Love to feel the fabric and hold the fabric. However when I know what I want/need will order on line if I can get it at a better price. |
About 1/2 & 1/2, due to the 3 gift cards I got for Christmas.Still, my "On Line Shops' notebook is a good thing. I'm keeping a lot of info for the ones I like dealing with ,along with their shipping policy.Then I have a "NEVER" list.
Originally Posted by Lori S
This past year has had more price increases for fabric than I think any of us have ever experienced.
I considered myself commited to support local businesses , expecially my LQS, but have found myself faced with prices over $12.50 per yard ... with a shrinking wallet ... I admit in the last year.. even more in the last 6 months more of my purchases have been on-line than all of the previous years combined. It is a fact I am almost embarrased to have to admit , since I feel a sense of betrayal , in not supporting my local. My question is .... In the last year ... or maybe even 6 months have you spent more of your fabric $$ on- line than in the past? and if it has what has caused the increase of on-line? Price , convieniece , selection? |
I do both, but probably spend more online though. The LQS I spend money on classes, threads and other misc things. When shopping on line, I look for fabric lines that I know so I won't get any surprises when the fabric arrives.
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