Quilt Shops Closing
04-04-2011, 04:05 PM
#11
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yes, but they started shutting down in my area before the economy and price increases.
we have 1 shop left and walmart has actually double their fabric dept in response to all the closings.
i've always shopped on line because fabric cost $12 a yard, before the prices went up, and now they are $14 a yard.
i can buy the same fabric on line for $4-$7 a yard.
quilting isn't very popular where i live, most people choose other art forms to express themselves.
we have 1 shop left and walmart has actually double their fabric dept in response to all the closings.
i've always shopped on line because fabric cost $12 a yard, before the prices went up, and now they are $14 a yard.
i can buy the same fabric on line for $4-$7 a yard.
quilting isn't very popular where i live, most people choose other art forms to express themselves.
04-04-2011, 04:38 PM
#13
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Location: Georgia
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Same here Debby. I hate to see a quilt store go out of business. We customers lose a resource to get good fabric and instruction and fellowship with other quilters. The quilt store owner loses a dream and source of income.
Originally Posted by Antdebby1
Unfortunately, yes. A lovely store that has been in business for 10 years is closing in western CT. I have only been there a few times because for me, it's difficult to get to. I feel sorry for the store owner. :cry: :cry: :cry:
04-04-2011, 04:41 PM
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I feel so lucky as I have 4 LQS and so far so good. Plus 2 Walmarts that still carry fabric, a JoAnns, Hancocks and Hobby Lobby. This is all within a 10 mile radius. I am sure that part of the reason is that we have a lot of smaller places that come here for everything from groceries to cars to fabric.
04-04-2011, 04:41 PM
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Yes,
One of my favorites, Great American Quilt Factory in Denver, closed recently. The Owners decided after 30 years in business that they were ready to retire.
In some ways, I wish they had sold it, so I could still go there, but I also understand how hard they worked to build up a reputable business and not want to see it lose the integrity of the business.
Happy quilting!
Susan
One of my favorites, Great American Quilt Factory in Denver, closed recently. The Owners decided after 30 years in business that they were ready to retire.
In some ways, I wish they had sold it, so I could still go there, but I also understand how hard they worked to build up a reputable business and not want to see it lose the integrity of the business.
Happy quilting!
Susan
04-04-2011, 06:45 PM
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Location: Columbus, Ohio
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3 have closed around me in the last 7 years. Right now there is one in Marysville, Oh. If it goes, it means an hour drive to get to a quilt shop. With the price of gas at $3.79 a gallon, I won't be spending the time or money there. :-(
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