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08-09-2011, 12:21 PM

#151

oh munner

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I understand that fabric prices, just like everything else, are going up. The thing that bothers me the most, and our local quilt shop is guilty of this very thing, is when you see an older bolt of fabric on the shelf with a new price tag on it. Talk about price gouging!!!!

08-09-2011, 12:23 PM

#152

shnnn

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Originally Posted by oh munner

The thing is it's not just the cost of new fabric that is going up. The cost of keeping the roof over that old fabric has gone up as well.

08-09-2011, 12:39 PM

#153

polyman

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Notice in these comments that all the stores that gave the good prices are no longer in business.

08-09-2011, 01:13 PM

#154

#1piecemaker

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It is ridiculous and I think its just going to get worse.

08-09-2011, 01:15 PM

#155

stoppain

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I know what you are taking about.
I don't buy like it use to.
I have started buying at joAnn because of the new prices
I would not but at joann before, I think thiers is just not the same as a quilt store

08-09-2011, 02:06 PM

#156

ShabbyTabby

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Originally Posted by Steady Stiching

There are reasons cotton prices are going up..read

http://bworldonline.com/content.php?...lters&id=35860

What I don't understand is why I can buy 5 pack of Fiscar 45 mm rotary blades for 15.99 at Walmart and the SAME pack of blades cost 25.99 at Joann.

Try using carpet cutter blades from Harbor Freight. They fit our 45 rotary cutters just fine, cut just as good and only cost 1.99 for 2 blades

08-09-2011, 02:12 PM

#157

ShabbyTabby

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Wow, that is high. Do you shop online, might be cheaper for you.

08-09-2011, 02:23 PM

#158

BellaBoo

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Originally Posted by ewecansew

I think 10 pages is enough on this subject as it has been hashed and rehashed many times on this board.

I would never have thought to post to tell everyone to stop posting as I'm not interested in the topic anymore. This is too funny. :lol:

08-09-2011, 02:44 PM

#159

Fusion

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You are right QuiltE. $10/yd or mitre is a bargin in Ontario. Even when the Cdn dollar was higher we pay more. Plus our "discount" Fabricland keeps closing stores.

08-09-2011, 02:49 PM

#160

madamepurl

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One thing I worry about is what about new quilters. I am a new quilter and I signed up for a FW quilt along. Well, I bought a piece of fabric for the border that is directional. I said... I wasn't sure about cutting it and they said - when the time comes we'll help you. If you have any trouble this month we'll help you. The other shop I frequent a lot is the same way. You can go or call with a question and I love the ladies that work there, so sometimes I stop in to see what's new and just have a quick chat. Not take up too much time or if I know there is a sale in progress I just have a look around and move on. I like to shop in my pajamas, but you just don't get the help that you need when your a newbie.