knlsmith

Went to a fave LQS (75 miles way) and they had some bolts of wool. It was fabulous.. then it happened.... I saw the price! REALLY?? 20.95 a yard???? Guess i won't be making a wool quilt anytime soon.

Why is it so much more expensive then other stuff? Is it from golden sheep?

PWinston

I would presume supply and the labor intensive process. However, I am seeing $12 cotton fabric (which I also refused to purchase) so cotton fabric prices may soon catch up to wool.

knlsmith

I better do some more shopping to beat the raise! LOL Most LQS around here are still 10 and under for a yard. I have bought some for up to 15 a yard, but for special reasons/project.

I would just LOVE to make a bed size qult out of wool. I have one that i bought years ago at a flea market. Might take it with to Paducah to get appraise.

Ramona Byrd

If it was smooth, thin wool for pants, then it would be worth it since those pants last for a long time. Soft, smooth wool for shirts might be worth that if it was a lovely color, but the rougher type, no, not over 10 bucks a yard, if that much. If it was washable, maybe 12 dollars a yard.

litacats

your lucky here in Australia we pay $22.00 pr mtr for cotton as it is would love to get my hsands on wool at that price.

CarrieAnne

Wow, I didnt know it was that expensive!

jme

$12 dollars a yard, really??? I can't even afford $8yd. I hope it doesn't go up that much. We'll all go back to homespuns :)

Panjo 2

Just to let you know we have to pay $22 to $25 a metre here in Australia, the Aussie dollar is now on par with the US$ so it is cheaper for us to buy online from US shops. The ladies in the quilting club I attend are so happy at the moment at the fabric they are getting from US at a fraction of the price we would normally pay.

knlsmith

I have a friend in Australia and he said gas was 1.40 a litre today. Even if almost 2 litres is a gallon, I'd still take it. But boy your fabric is waaayyy expensive. So how much is wool there?

jaciqltznok

I buy wool at the thrift store..blankets $3.00, pants, suits, jackets, skirts, $.25!