I closed my business and still have bolt upon bolt of free spirit at my house now that I couldnt even sell at liquidation prices thanks to the saturation of low prices yard age available. Get the buying frenzy going with knowing your base. I have had a similar experience with fabrics by these amazing designers: lots of admirers, not that many buyers. And De la Luna (now completely cancelled ) it was releasing June 1 with 18 prints. There continues to be a shake down in the textile industry. But you know what? There are a lot of reasons involved, never just one. Dont give in to the pressure, if you really want to quilt, then find fabrics that you can afford. None. What causes this? There are enough othe thread companies to take care of us without them being around. I think the wording of the announcement says it all; it was blunt, disrespectful of the talent, dismissive of the employees, and hostile to the consumer. The mark up here is disgusting. familiar with job versus passion there was a defining moment Pink realized job In the end, it was all too much stress and we lost most of our savings when we closed the business. I think you are grossly misunderstanding the supply chain, the economics of the business, the way designers are paid for their work, and what it takes to get fabric to consumers. And, then, go find another group OR start one on your own that has a more supportive creative vibe. Thats what business is! But, one thing that most people dont understand is that Instagram success rarely translates into dollars. Given the boot obviously the top management needs to be replaced. The prices are high, because digital printing isnt cheap, but there are lots of different designs offered. I have some quilt shops in my area but I dont really go to buy anything there. Putting the usual swear word in her makes no sense at all. Not a peep. Just one. They are big sellers, another company will pick them up. added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 2 months ago. I agree. lol) Im so grateful Im no longer in the business. Sounds like the business side has problems! Your local brick and mortars have to pay for the space for you to walk in so you can touch and see the fabric. They have to pay the employee who helps you and then taxes on top of that payroll. I buy both, but mostly solids over the past 2 years as my stash of prints is quite large, Your email address will not be published. Is it a requirement we only buy from our local store where we may not like what they carry? And, if you look at IG, you would probably agree. We have lost about 50% of stores in the twin cities, I think related to slow sales due to higher costs. If you want nice fabric (going forward), the answer is simple. Tula Pink is the master of her own corner of the world, but her path to stardom in the quilting world wasn't a linear one. I ordered a Tasha Noel line that had a border print, little red riding hood.I received it and thought because the border print was folded inward that they did not send it. Shell go on and work with someone else. I am 63 and have been quilting since I was 20, I love all types of quilting styles. Millennials want Kits and prefer everything precut so they can just sit and sew. A sad day. That would be the day I pay 27 dollars for quilting fabric, which is essentially a lightweight cotton compared to many of the upholstery and drapery fabrics. 2415 yards x $5.50/yd = $1980. I get it if its an unlimited quantity item (say, an ebook, or some kind of written advice that can be downloaded unlimited times.) Im 42 and most of the quilters I follow are my age or younger! It prohibits competition amongst companies and ends up driving prices up. You know that F*****.com is owned by Amazon. For the last three or five years weve been told by many industry talking heads its about the experience as if the actual business part of the equation doesnt matter. They are truly the very best designers in the industry. Designers usually have a certain style that is their own, but it seems to me that what buyers want changes just like fashions. I hope they are doing well. You can look for more closures, reduced offerings, less availability along with cheap prices; this is what the majority of crafters want. See also my previous comments on people appreciating and loving great art, and the difference between that and purchasing it. This is difficult to read ~ terrible news! You almost seem proud of dumping this wonderful products but I am sure they will be picked up and go from strength to strength with another company. discovered some invigorating fabrics by Kaffe Fassett and Amy Butler. @Christa and K Davis, and others who have tried to purchase from them, but couldnt get anyone from the company to respond to them the company is finally getting their payback. Wow. I dont agree with everything you are saying about Quilters. They are usually three to six times the weight per sq. The modern quilt guild is going strong. And thats what I put on All I can say is ditto to all of the above. Wow. If Coats dump their biggest assets they might as well go out of business. I work easily a 70-80 hour week as a shop owner, author, and designer and barely break even. I am sure 50 years ago their profits were high especially when cotton products were grown, milled, and made in the United States. If you dont grow in every aspect, from licencising fees to marketing and production costs all of a sudden you are lost. The LQS and online shops arent making money at $2.99/yd for the modern quilting cottons (DS, AB, etc.). This is a decision that will haunt you in the future. I found it almost impossible to buy anything larger that fat quarters or small amount here in the south of England. I have to trust myself.. Tula comes from the "more is more" school of design where there is never enough space and always room for that one last thing. I worked at the Greer Facility for 14 Years and I totally agree with Nancy! Of course designer fabrics are more.up to about $17 a meter. Well, in my old Wall Street mind, all my eggs in a few baskets was not the wisest choice. Too much range churn leads to discounting which devalues the product and this is magnified by online discounters and chain stores. The only time I consider the source is on solids. And I can personally say that when Tim Holtz fabric came to Australia it was not marketed at all. Have you ever noticed some designers jump from company to company? They sell fabric a few dollars less than other places. For example, what I mean by that, is that some of their fabrics were a little trickier to use. I agree. Tula Pink has a good video on her Facebook page addressing this very issue. Maybe new management? Agreed. Its a shame, because ultimately it reflects upon its designers. Collection prints will come and go, but True Colors is forever and for everyone. Ive bought yardage as low as 2.99 a yard, which makes me think its definitely a supply problem. So perhaps that was part of the problem. This website and its content are the copyright of Craft Industry Alliance LLC - Craft Industry Alliance 2015-2023. Your LQS and online shop are not making a lot of margin on fabric because cost to buy from the manufacturer keeps going up retail price pressures limit margin. I personally think they should have been offering lines from only a handful of them. Beyond sad.ANGRY! Agreed. side, plus my more structural, mathematical interests. and what Im doing. Here in the midwest of U.S. spend around 12$ a yard for these fabrics. I only ever purchase Free Spirit fabrics at a quilt shop, never online. Very sad news. I dont have a business degree. This will take effect from Tuesday 1 May and includes our Westminster Fabrics/ Fibers, FreeSpirit brand and designers. yard, often consist of more than one material and are averaging only slightly higher in the States going from the mid 20s on up per yard. She wanted me to have it drop shipped to her house. The ones that can offer todays customer what they want and need will survive. Todays video showcases a brand new product line that I'm so excited to show you all! For real deal up date info on Tula Pink, her Studio and projects follow her on Facebook and Instagram. If the company is aware of the inherent weakness in the business model, then fix the business model! Stewartsville, Mo . Its not hard for Pink to stay inspired and to continue Happy Creating. We have worked diligently for the past few years to make this a successful part of the Coats Craft business here in North America. They tend to buy only what they need. It was really big and really bright. People look at it and say that its beautiful, but then they really dont purchase it. This quilt is either for a layer cake or fat quarters, so it easy to pick and choose fabrics. but it definitely was off putting to be followed around like I was in the wrong shop. I understand that the clothing industry abroad is buying all the cotton and that is driving up the costs. Stupid management, should be fired. Did you think the credit card processor that runs your endless credit cards is free? And I have seen an uptick of younger quilters in my shop. As far as these specific designers, Ill tell you we stopped carrying them quite awhile ago when we kept hearing people talk about how pretty they were but then never knew what to do with the prints. In regards to Freespirit Fabrics, I only buy Joel Dewberry fabrics, his fabrics are beautif but the rest are so bold it just wasnt my style. Its about all of that escapism. Im sure Ive purchased FS in the past but I base it on what I like. I quit ordering from them years ago. She works all day everyday and gets very cranky when she is asked to leave the studio or if Tula Pink is her real name. And quilting and other crafting hobbies are taking a big hit because we(I ) have less money to spend in this arena and the cost are going up too high on the fabrics and other items. The brick and mortars that continue to stand have my deepest appreciation. So, when I design, I put myself in that And the designers only made about 20 cents per yard sold of their fabric designs. 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