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#82
I wouldn't have to buy much fabric if I'd just utilize what's in my stash. But, I always manage to see something that really catches my eye when I get around fabric stores. The key is to try to keep away from stores. I'm going to try to use what I have and see how creative I get.
I like all your specialty fabric collector names. How about "textile specialist"?
I like all your specialty fabric collector names. How about "textile specialist"?
#85
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 216
when I heard that cotton was going up almost double, I told DH well something always happens too any hobby I start. Guess I will quit this one too cause I couldnt afford the prices before and I sure can't afford 5.95-9.99 and up for any material and I started too late too build a stash!!!!
#87
Would it do any good for quilter's to really cut back on buying? I know quilt shops need to make $$$$ but there has to be a stopping point when it comes to the price of fabric. I am really having to 'need' to order fabrics now at $10 a yd. I think that is a bit out of range for a yd of fabric. Maybe a boycott could be in order? How high will they go?
#88
I have enuf material and kits to last me several years of sewing. My only problem is, i love wovens and I never have enuf of that. I guess I will have to power buy before it goes up to keep me going for awhile...LOL
#89
I am like you, but I always seem to not have the fabric I need for a project and need to buy more.
Why can't we buy just what we need for a specific pattern , is there anyone out there that does this or are most of you like us.
Why can't we buy just what we need for a specific pattern , is there anyone out there that does this or are most of you like us.
#90
Super Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Orchard Park, NY (near Buffalo, which is near Niagara Falls)
Posts: 3,884
Originally Posted by Izaquilter
Maybe a boycott could be in order? How high will they go?
I would guess that a whole lot more cotton goes into the manufacturer of T-shirts than quilt fabric. And while only a few folks have an overabundance of fabric, there are probably LOTS of people who have too many T-shirts in their closets.
After all, who're you going to boycott? Those fabric manufacturers who raised their prices again? No, you'd actually boycott a fabric store (or stores). And it's not the store(s) who started the price increases.
I suppose if we can't give up fabric buying, we could all postpone buying new towels, sheets, and underwear for a year.
;-)
Anybody up for darning socks?
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