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    Old 04-12-2012, 03:41 PM
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    After spending the winter in AZ I was able to go to our local fabric store. I had read about the cost of Warm & Natural batting increasing in price. I wanted to check our prices against US prices. W & N is $38.00 a meter (39 inches) & the pre-packaged queen size was 98.00. Needless to say I didn't buy any, hope it goes on sale.
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    Old 04-12-2012, 03:44 PM
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    ouch, that hurts

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    wow- why not find an on-line shop that sells international- i bet even with shopping it's going to be lots less expensive- since we pay about $27 for a queen batt!
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    Old 04-12-2012, 03:49 PM
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    Yikes! It's on sale at Joann's right now (doesn't help Canadians I know) for 19.99 for a queen size package. Plus they have an extra 15% off coupon so I picked one up today for $17. Regular price is $45 I think.
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    Ah'm so proud of paying 19.99 at Joann's. Its gone up to $27 and $33 everywhere else. Gonna grow my own at this rate. Now where did I put those carders?
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    Old 04-12-2012, 04:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by ckcowl
    wow- why not find an on-line shop that sells international- i bet even with shopping it's going to be lots less expensive- since we pay about $27 for a queen batt!
    I agree its a lot cheaper, maybe a different brand, hobbs isn't badly priced
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    I doubt I would be able to quilt much at those prices.. and doubt I would ever really put my quilts to the use they get now. Such a huge investment !
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    All of my quilts have high loft polyester batting, washes wonderfully, warm without the weight. Works great for me.
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    are you close enough to come over the line and get some???? I would by a whole roll at Joann's and take it home if you could. Might be worth checking into. I have friends that live in Ontario and take stuff home with them every summer. good luck.
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    Batting is pretty hard to smuggle across the border. I think your best bet is to order some from a company on line that offers a good deal on shipping.
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