Discouraged Over High Fabric Prices?
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I went to a quilt show today. The brochure had some interesting facts about Civil War quilts. One thing I read was that because so much fabric was used up making quilts for the soldiers to keep warm, the cloth became scarce and the price for just one YARD was as much as $25.00.
The most I have ever paid was about $9.00 a yard.
Feel better? :-)
The most I have ever paid was about $9.00 a yard.
Feel better? :-)
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
And the relative value of $25 in 1865 is $345 in 2010. We've got it pretty good I'd say! :D
#5
That's pretty interesting! $345 a yard - whew! Having quilting as a hobby would become quite a status symbol wouldn't it?
I'm not worried about higher prices, though - "shopping" in my stash is free. (that's quilter's logic ;) )
I'm not worried about higher prices, though - "shopping" in my stash is free. (that's quilter's logic ;) )
#6
Another reason why the fabric was scarce and was selling for up to $25 per yard is due to the fact that there was a blockade on southern ports so no cotton could go out, and, therefore, no fabric could come in. ;)
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Originally Posted by pab58
Another reason why the fabric was scarce and was selling for up to $25 per yard is due to the fact that there was a blockade on southern ports so no cotton could go out, and, therefore, no fabric could come in. ;)
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I like to use my stash,too,but then I think-what if I use it all up and have to start buying at even higher prices? I want to purchase at LQshops,but can't stand some of the prices.In my area,I am really lucky to have cheaper prices on great quality fabrics.Not all shops are cheap,though.It's hard to run a business these days competing with the big stores,I guess.
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