Be grateful for our relatively inexpensive fabric in the US
#81
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Originally Posted by LindaJR
I do not travel to other countries, since I am still trying to see all of the U S. I also have not applied for a passport. Last time I left the U S all you needed was a drivers license and a birth certificate.
#82
Originally Posted by dollycaswell
I'm visiting in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ladies.....the quilting fabric here is about $21.00 per meter, which is only 3 inches more than a yard! That's the cheap fabric. The reproduction "Dutch prints" which are absolutely gorgeous are about $40-45.00 per meter! I honestly don't know how anyone here could afford to quilt. That's in US dollars, it's about 30 euros per meter or 13-15 euros per meter for the cheap fabric. Fat quarters are 7 euros which is about $10 for a fat quarter!! Be very, very grateful for our prices in the US. I can't wait to get home!
That's is just crazy!
#83
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[quote=laalaaquilter]
Why would you assume that God only blesses the USA? There are Christians all over the world where God also is and whom he blesses.
What has God to do with the prices of fabric or anything else for that matter? Economics determine prices of anything anywhere in the world!
Originally Posted by JanieW
I wonder why God chose to only bless the USA?
Why would you assume that God only blesses the USA? There are Christians all over the world where God also is and whom he blesses.
What has God to do with the prices of fabric or anything else for that matter? Economics determine prices of anything anywhere in the world!
#84
Originally Posted by jitkaau
Originally Posted by dollycaswell
I'm visiting in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ladies.....the quilting fabric here is about $21.00 per meter, which is only 3 inches more than a yard! That's the cheap fabric. The reproduction "Dutch prints" which are absolutely gorgeous are about $40-45.00 per meter! I honestly don't know how anyone here could afford to quilt. That's in US dollars, it's about 30 euros per meter or 13-15 euros per meter for the cheap fabric. Fat quarters are 7 euros which is about $10 for a fat quarter!! Be very, very grateful for our prices in the US. I can't wait to get home!
#85
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Location: Halstad, MN
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I visited in Ghana in July of 2010 and fabric there is very expensive as well... they do not have the choices that we have nor do they have the number of shops that we have even though the city of Accra has a population of 1.3 million people! We have SO MUCH to be thankful for and so many of us take it for granted. I am so happy that my mother was someone who loved sewing and quilting because it taught me to appreciate so much!
#86
Originally Posted by wolph33
Originally Posted by Crabby Patty
How do those of you who live outside the US afford to quilt? Is your wages in line with fabric costs? Ours are for the most part except those of us who are on limited income of SS. The gov. hasn't seen fit to give us a raise for a couple years. They say there is no raise in the cost of living.LOL I don't know what rock they are living under.
#87
[quote=clsurz]
Why would you assume that God only blesses the USA? There are Christians all over the world where God also is and whom he blesses.
What has God to do with the prices of fabric or anything else for that matter? Economics determine prices of anything anywhere in the world!
I don't think God chose only to bless the USA. All are His children and He loves everyone, no matter where they are. When I say, "God bless America" it means several things to me: 1) I'm thanking God for the wonderful life we have here; 2) I'm asking Him to continue to bless us with His love and mercy; and 3) I'm praying that the country will return to Him. It has nothing to do with thinking that God is favoring the US over other countries. IMHO
Originally Posted by laalaaquilter
Originally Posted by JanieW
I wonder why God chose to only bless the USA?
Why would you assume that God only blesses the USA? There are Christians all over the world where God also is and whom he blesses.
What has God to do with the prices of fabric or anything else for that matter? Economics determine prices of anything anywhere in the world!
#88
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 379
My LQS sells her fabric for mainly $43 (US) per metre I either buy at sales, but form America or buy up large when I do visit America
I do think our wages might be higher than yours our son works in a motorcycle shop he is untrained mechanic and is on $20 per hour
our gas is just over $8.00 per gallon
I do think our wages might be higher than yours our son works in a motorcycle shop he is untrained mechanic and is on $20 per hour
our gas is just over $8.00 per gallon
#89
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Location: Eagle River, Alaska
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The "Dutch Reproduction Fabric" is incredible, looks like the authentic gorgeous patterns from ages past. Feels good, looks good, colors are amazing. But....too rich for my blood, I was going to take home a small panel just for the heck of it, but fortunately the one panel they had I didn't like the colors in it!! So, no...I won't need an extra suitcase for my fabric purchases....but for the chocolate, now that's another story!! Even their cheap "grocery store" chocolate here is fabulous.. For the first time in my life I think I've finally had enough chocolate. They spread it on toast for breakfast, then cover it with chocolate sprinkles too! Unbelievable!!
#90
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Location: Eagle River, Alaska
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The "Dutch Reproduction Fabric" is incredible, looks like the authentic gorgeous patterns from ages past. Feels good, looks good, colors are amazing. But....too rich for my blood, I was going to take home a small panel just for the heck of it, but fortunately the one panel they had I didn't like the colors in it!! So, no...I won't need an extra suitcase for my fabric purchases....but for the chocolate, now that's another story!! Even their cheap "grocery store" chocolate here is fabulous.. For the first time in my life I think I've finally had enough chocolate. They spread it on toast for breakfast, then cover it with chocolate sprinkles too! Unbelievable!!
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