A blurb in the newspaper from a LQS said thread will be going up $1 a spool in January, so stock up now. I'm going in tomorrow to buy myself a gift certificate - they offer 15% off when used, so I'll check on the thread.
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Good plan!
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Great idea :!:
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Good thing I recently stocked up from Connecting Threads and ThreadArt.
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the problem with stocking up (stock piling at least)is that the tread eventually dry rots and breaks up when used. That takes years so don't panic, but don't buy enough for the rest of your life!
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It sounds like everything will be going up. That will be alot of shopping and stocking. Thanks for the heads up on thread.
Quilting is already an expensive hobby. What are they trying to do to us. :evil: |
Originally Posted by dglvr
It sounds like everything will be going up. That will be alot of shopping and stocking. Thanks for the heads up on thread.
Quilting is already an expensive hobby. What are they trying to do to us. :evil: |
I only buy small spools for special projects when I know I won't need much thread for the project. I use cone thread for everything else....it is the best buy for the money.
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See, I'd be asking if that applies to all spools in the store, or just the NEW spools. Because those old spools didn't suddenly cost them more. :roll:
Yeah, I know they're trying to increase revenue, but stuff like that just drives me crazy. |
If cotton fabric is increasing, I am not surprised to hear that cotton thread is too :(
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Originally Posted by MTS
See, I'd be asking if that applies to all spools in the store, or just the NEW spools. Because those old spools didn't suddenly cost them more. :roll:
Yeah, I know they're trying to increase revenue, but stuff like that just drives me crazy. |
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by MTS
See, I'd be asking if that applies to all spools in the store, or just the NEW spools. Because those old spools didn't suddenly cost them more. :roll:
Yeah, I know they're trying to increase revenue, but stuff like that just drives me crazy. And let's face it, many, not all, shop owners are clueless as business owners. They might be fantastic quilters, but have no concept of cash flow, inventory management, marketing, etc. They think all their quilting friends will come shop there and that's enough to sustain the business. And then are stunned when they can't make rent or buy new inventory. Pretty basic. |
Just wait until you see what cotton BATTING does!
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I don't have the money to run out and stock up on everything that is going up in price. Look at the price of gas. It is now $3.00 a gallon here in MD. And seems like it goes up every week. Food prices have gone up quickly and are going up again after this crazy weather we are having. That being said, I do have a little stockpile of thread--I bought 9 spools last month from Connecting threads. It was up .50 a spool from last year. I have a few bolts of fabric stashed away. I am not planning to spend much next year on fabric or anything that is involved in quilting unless I need it to finish a quilt. I will be stashbusting.
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Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
the problem with stocking up (stock piling at least)is that the tread eventually dry rots and breaks up when used. That takes years so don't panic, but don't buy enough for the rest of your life!
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Good thing I recently stocked up from Connecting Threads and ThreadArt.
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all! - The Creative Seamstress |
Good question. I'll be waiting on that answer.
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Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
the problem with stocking up (stock piling at least)is that the tread eventually dry rots and breaks up when used. That takes years so don't panic, but don't buy enough for the rest of your life!
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Originally Posted by Shelley
Just wait until you see what cotton BATTING does!
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Kim - I stocked up for all my customers before the prices went up - you should see the rolls in my studio. My customers won't see an increase for at least a year! I'm hoping the cotton market recovers before then.
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Poly thread will last longer then dirt. Good cotton thread will last for many decades. I have cotton thread on spools from my great grandmother and it's still as strong as ever. If you are worried about long term storage put the thread in a vacuum seal bag
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Guess I better buy a few spools!
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Oh no, seems like everything we quilters buy is going up in price.
Originally Posted by irishrose
A blurb in the newspaper from a LQS said thread will be going up $1 a spool in January, so stock up now. I'm going in tomorrow to buy myself a gift certificate - they offer 15% off when used, so I'll check on the thread.
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Originally Posted by Shelley
Kim - I stocked up for all my customers before the prices went up - you should see the rolls in my studio. My customers won't see an increase for at least a year! I'm hoping the cotton market recovers before then.
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Put your cotton thread in the freezer to bring it back to life. Old time remedy.
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Originally Posted by amma
If cotton fabric is increasing, I am not surprised to hear that cotton thread is too :(
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Will the price increases ever stop?! GRRRRR
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Originally Posted by owie
I don't have the money to run out and stock up on everything that is going up in price. I am not planning to spend much next year on fabric or anything that is involved in quilting unless I need it to finish a quilt. I will be stashbusting.
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Originally Posted by irishrose
A blurb in the newspaper from a LQS said thread will be going up $1 a spool in January, so stock up now. I'm going in tomorrow to buy myself a gift certificate - they offer 15% off when used, so I'll check on the thread.
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I bought a spool of dual duty yesterday. It only had 250 yds and cost $2.65 +.16 tax for a total of $2.81. I am going to empty all my old spools before shopping again. I saw some fabrics (batiks) that were 15.99 a yd. Guess my quilts will be scrappy.
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Home Sew and Newark Dressmakers supply web sites have good deals on large spools of thread. I think I am well stocked after getting an order earlier this year. For bobbin thread and fancier stuff I go to the Superior web site. It does pay to buy in bulk. Still I am still surprised at how fast I can run one of those big cones out...
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Joann's will be having a sale beginning December 30 and ALL THREAD IS 1/2 OFF thru January 2, 2011.
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MTS you hit the nail on the head with your comments regarding quilt shop owners and their lack of business know-how!!! It is exactly the reason so many lqs are failing.
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Good thing I recently stocked up from Connecting Threads and ThreadArt.
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Originally Posted by jdiane318
Joann's will be having a sale beginning December 30 and ALL THREAD IS 1/2 OFF thru January 2, 2011.
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I use the large cones most of the time. But still do use the Star and coats and Clark spools too.
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Thread drying up doesn't need to be a problem. If you put your older thread in a baggy and place it in your frezzer, when you take it out it will be restored to its original strength.
You can bet that anything with cotton in it, i.e. thread, will go up next year. Thats a sad fact, but one we will all have to deal with. Lanny |
Originally Posted by Surfergirl
Originally Posted by jdiane318
Joann's will be having a sale beginning December 30 and ALL THREAD IS 1/2 OFF thru January 2, 2011.
Or: What's the best thread to buy at Joann's? :wink: I find the best values in thread selection at Joann's are: Coats & Clarks Cotton 1200yd #50 spools. They retail for $5/spool but are almost always on sale (40% or 50% off) or couponable (my word). They are a bit linty but you can't beat the price. I use this for piecing all the time. It's also great QAYG work - not the quilting, but the joining of the blocks. Signature threads - my Joann's had a nice display of different variegated threads. I think there some poly, triglobal (?) or something like that, and cotton. The retail prices ranged from $5-$8, but I bought a bunch of the cotton spools when there was a BOGO. The cotton spool is 500 yds #40. I stocked up on Primary/Brights. I don't do any embroidery so I can't speak about the rayons. Connecting Threads cotton threads are a GREAT value, and I don't think you'll beat their prices on cones - especially if you've already invested in a thread stand. |
Off the subject. Try the batiks at connecting threads. If i counted correctly there are over 30 different ones. I think they are $6.99 a yard. I am wanting to try them. If I get ambition enough next year I want to try them in a quilt for my son and his wife. I am hoping they will put them on sale next summer so I can get them at a discount.
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I should have also added that with the coupon, you can get an additional 10% off your total purchases at Joann's. I think it is worth a trip and a look. Good time to stock up on thread. I know that Walmart can be less expensive but they have limited their color and size selection.
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