What will we all do???????
#51
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: eastern Oklahoma
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Isn't this going green by recycling our used materials.Our Granies did not run to Hancock's, Joanns and Wal-Mart. We may have to start hoarding materials. Commonly called building up our stash. Marvel
#52
Yep, our LQS even sent out a notice in their current newsletter on the rising cost of cotton. Seems all the mills buy their cotton from India or China that have been hard hit by weather conditions, raising prices. Hmmmm, would the price stay the same if they bought US grown cotton from US Mills and brought the manufacturing back to the US..Just thinking I would pay the higher price for fabric made in the US. What about you??
#53
I have quilts planned for different family members. I have purchased enough fabric to do a quilt for my sister, a lap quilt for sis in law, a quilt for my spare bedroom. I am also doing pieced work, so I will be busy enough to see this through. I also have a bargello (beginner) started for my niece. No quilt shops near me. I get to the quilt shops when we visit my DD or my in-laws once a year, otherwise I will watch for something reasonable if I need it
#54
The big increase hasn't shown up in stores yet. China has increased the cost of manufacturing and that alone will raise the price 35% to wholesalers. Their increase gets passed to the retailer who passes it on to the customer. It will sticker shock by summer to walk in any store. Stock up on cotton basics now like socks, tees, jeans. At least that will save you some money later for fabric.
#58
Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by deedum
just thing what that is going to do to the price of clothing, etc!
David
#60
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,134
Originally Posted by davidwent
Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by deedum
just thing what that is going to do to the price of clothing, etc!
David
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