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11-16-2010, 12:00 PM
#111
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Location: Alabama
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Have plenty of fabrics, just not enough time to quilt. I still buy too much fabric when I get the chance. We're getting a Hobby Lobby next year. Will probably need some fabrics by then and hope they aren't priced out of this world.
11-16-2010, 01:25 PM
#112
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Location: N.W. Florida
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Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by yonnikka
Try sources online such as The Cotton Loft, QuiltFabricCloseouts.com, and eQuilter, under the Clearance Sections. Another one is FabricBlowout.com . I found it a healthy and heart-healing activity to Give Away fabrics, such as Red, white and Blue for quilters sewing for QuiltsofValor. Saying goodbye to fabrics means it is okay to let go of things we love, that others may benefit faster than if I hold on tight.
11-16-2010, 01:32 PM
#113
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Originally Posted by mrsjdt
That's me...hubby says my collection needs to cease it's expansion
11-16-2010, 06:38 PM
#114
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Location: washington
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I was at our walmart in Mt Vernon today and there was a pile of fabric priced $2. and $2.50 a yd. on the wall I found some really nice patterns for less than $4.00 a yard
needless to say I added to my stash. couldn't resist the reds. sigh.....
needless to say I added to my stash. couldn't resist the reds. sigh.....
11-16-2010, 07:51 PM
#116
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Location: Portland, OR via Hawaii
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Originally Posted by Lilrain
The owner of our local quilt shop says that the price of our quilting cottons is soon to go up. Good news is that I am well supplied and can make it without having to purchase more. :) :) :)
Started out as a quilter and now consider myself a collector of fine fabrics. Anyone else like that?
Started out as a quilter and now consider myself a collector of fine fabrics. Anyone else like that?
Noted on the national news within the last week that due to the floods in India, the cotton crops were ruined so, up goes the price of cotton. I am eagerly waiting the day when bamboo fiber blends are more available. I have seen some of their fabric and it feels wonderful, but there is still a lot of work to go in that area. Someday.......
11-17-2010, 02:45 AM
#117
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I can't seem to get any of my children interested in making quilts. (But they all want one.) My grandchildren are still too young. Someone will hit the jackpot form my sewing room. I just hope they remember the charities that I've donated too and give it to them. Morbid I know but a fact of life. Till then I keep on hunting. My mother (81) has me looking for pillow blocks. Is anyone else have a hard time finding them any more? Even yard sale and church fairs have few if any.
11-17-2010, 07:05 AM
#118
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Location: Florida
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quote/] My mother (81) has me looking for pillow blocks. Is anyone else have a hard time finding them? quote/]
If you mean the foam type forms, yes Joann's had plenty last time I checked. I use them from time to time to make small pillows for my grandkids.
If you mean the foam type forms, yes Joann's had plenty last time I checked. I use them from time to time to make small pillows for my grandkids.
11-17-2010, 02:43 PM
#120
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Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by Debbie V
Looking for the material print, 2 to 4 panels per yd. to make the pillow. Her stash is very very low. I have been putting pieces together to make panels but running out of ideas.
Will let you know. 8-)
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