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09-10-2010, 06:58 PM
#43
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Thank you so much for your reply. I did manage to Google "Australian Fabrics" and found some with various ethnic motifs (aboriginal designs). I just wondered if you have access to locally-produced fabrics. Here in the states we have numerous companies who design and produce fabrics. They are usually quite expensive for my taste so I admire them from afar! LOL The Australian fabrics ran something like $9.95/yd. (U.S.) Do you ever get fabrics from America?
09-10-2010, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by msuewhite
I just wondered if you have access to locally-produced fabrics. Here in the states we have numerous companies who design and produce fabrics. Do you ever get fabrics from America?
Country of manufacture for fabrics I can get locally is China, Korea or India mostly. Many Aussies on the board do buy online, from America but delivery charges mean we have to make it a big order to justify the cost :-)
You would not believe the cost of cotton batting here. SO expensive.
09-10-2010, 10:38 PM
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I don't know of any locally made patchwork fabrics but there are some really nice Australian design fabrics produced in New Zealand.
http://www.kiwiquilts.co.nz/
As far as I'm aware we don't produce fabrics in Australia (others on the board may know different.) I buy 100% cotton quilting fabrics from my local fabric store at anything from $5 - $15 per metre. I try jump in when they are having a sale to keep the costs down. I think we get a lot of US brands here. I have recently purchased some David Textiles fabrics.
Country of manufacture for fabrics I can get locally is China, Korea or India mostly. Many Aussies on the board do buy online, from America but delivery charges mean we have to make it a big order to justify the cost :-)
You would not believe the cost of cotton batting here. SO expensive.
http://www.kiwiquilts.co.nz/
Originally Posted by mosaicthinking
Originally Posted by msuewhite
I just wondered if you have access to locally-produced fabrics. Here in the states we have numerous companies who design and produce fabrics. Do you ever get fabrics from America?
Country of manufacture for fabrics I can get locally is China, Korea or India mostly. Many Aussies on the board do buy online, from America but delivery charges mean we have to make it a big order to justify the cost :-)
You would not believe the cost of cotton batting here. SO expensive.
09-11-2010, 03:53 AM
#50
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Apologies for not replying sooner. Still trying to source Australian made fabrics and as soon as I do I shall let you know. There are some Australian aborigine type prints available but they vary between $21 to $25 Aust per metre. So very expensive. Sometimes they can be cheaper but then sometimes the quality is not as good.
I do purchase fabric from USA mainly from Hancocks, Z & S Fabrics and Shabby Fabrics. The exchange rate is quite good at present so even with postage etc it is still cheaper than buying fabric in Australia!
I do purchase fabric from USA mainly from Hancocks, Z & S Fabrics and Shabby Fabrics. The exchange rate is quite good at present so even with postage etc it is still cheaper than buying fabric in Australia!
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