Fabric cost too much
#52
Here in Australia most local quilt stores have been selling their fabric for $20+ per metre and even though our dollar has been strong against the US dollar they rarely reduce their prices except for sales and then they may drop to $16-$18 per metre and that is only for some fabrics. I still support the local stores but prefer to buy online for larger pieces of fabric. Thankfully I have a large stash of fabric and really don't need to buy anymore but I just can't resist a bargain.
#59
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Naples, NY
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Originally Posted by BigDog
Originally Posted by Rose L
Originally Posted by Zhillslady
Our LQS has only raised the prices on the fabrics that are new coming in but the next city over I notied last week her new fabrics are $12 so she's raised the older still in stock up to the same price. I will not buy from her aaain. I understand the prices went up on cotton so they have to raise but that bolt you bought 6 months ago did not go up in costs.
#60
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Location: Barnesville GA
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I felt the same when I went last week. I am only buying for things I actually need. The problem is I make my own dresses to wear mostly around the house. And I make them out of cotton. I figured out it would be over $30 for me to make a house dress. ACK!!! That I cannot afford. I can't always find things I like for dresses in the sale racks.
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