Quilt Pattern Prices
#1
Some of you may already have experienced this, but not only has fabric gone up, but a pattern which used to be $8.00 - 9.00 has gone up to $10.45 in the LQS. I can't believe it. Of course I had to buy it, I liked it so well, but I'll be looking for better avenues next time.
#2
I try to use free pattern off the internet whenever possible or borrow from friends. Even for clothing and such I wait until JoAnn's is having a sale to get it for $.99 or $1.99. I remember when I was little and patterns had gone up to $.75 and mom complaining about that. "They used to be $.25 and $.35 so I'm not buying any more patterns." She would probably roll over in her grave if she knew the prices of patterns today.
#4
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Have you looked at book prices? They have gone up as well. I have taken to the many many free patterns shown on all the fabric manufactures web site. Only the occasional exception will I purchase a single quilt pattern, and then it is probably a paper pieced pattern, but they are getting a bit out of my range for frequent use.
I remember shopping for clothing pattens with my Mom , she had a strict limit of no more than 50 cents for any pattern and then it had to have pants, skirt , and some kind of top. If the pattern only contained one item , back in the drawer.
I remember shopping for clothing pattens with my Mom , she had a strict limit of no more than 50 cents for any pattern and then it had to have pants, skirt , and some kind of top. If the pattern only contained one item , back in the drawer.
#6
Originally Posted by Marion Jean
I was thinking the quilt magazines are overpriced, too, but when you consider how many patterns are in an issue of a mag., I guess it's a bargain.
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