Watch for price of cotton material to shoot up lots

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05-14-2011, 05:16 PM

BrendaY

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So many world events are going to be driving prices up even more.. I'm building my stash now while I still can!

What are your thoughts on this?

05-14-2011, 05:18 PM

craftybear

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Yes, cotton and everything going up in prices

05-14-2011, 05:19 PM

lovequilts

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My purchase of fabric has gone way down. IF I buy somehthing it's usually on sale. The cost has gone up so much along with gas, I have to make really sure I will use it. trying to work from my stash.

05-14-2011, 05:20 PM

ontheriver

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Last month I had a small windfall so after I paid everything I needed to and stocked my pantry I started to build up my stash. Now I have lots of fabric to keep me going, but still looking for more sales LOL. Never can have too much. I saw on some report today all prices are probably going to rise more due to all the flooding going on.

05-14-2011, 05:32 PM

carolaug

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I have only been sewing sine last Sept...I have enough stash for at least a year or two...of course there are always one or two fabric colors missing... ; )

05-14-2011, 06:55 PM

quilting cat

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My favorite shop raised the prices 25% since January on the flat-folds I prefer to buy (mostly past season, so way below new retail).
It's a good year to sew up some of my stash. I've got enough I shouldn't ever have to buy fabric, but I can't resist! Brought home another 30+ yards today!

05-14-2011, 06:57 PM

Moonglow

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I have enough in my stash to weather a price rise however that won't stop me looking at sales.

05-14-2011, 09:14 PM

sueisallaboutquilts

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I'm going through my whole room and rethinking my stash. Don't like the way prices are going!! My stuff is looking better and better...........

05-14-2011, 09:36 PM

DogHouseMom

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I've been stash building for a while now, mostly stuff that was on sale (bought a ton of batiks in Paducah). Looking at my stash right now it's more in need of a good organization than company :)

05-15-2011, 05:07 AM

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ontheriver

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Organizing mine is on my list of things to do also, I just have a couple of quilts I need to finish first due to deadlines. I think I have enough fabric for awhile but always looking for sales. Bought some from Connecting Threads last night as they had Mirage and Solids on sale for 2.96 a yard which is 40% off.