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    Old 03-31-2011, 01:17 PM
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    Inspired by all the wonderful "look what I got!!!" posts, I tracked down the closest Goodwill store to me-- it's the one in Rockville, MD on Boiling Brook Pkwy (don't we have great names here?)

    NO fabric-- I asked two different people.

    BUT I did come away with a 100% wool thigh-length winter jacket for $4.00 (it's supposed to snow here tomorrow night), 2 100% cotton, good-condition dress shirts for the DH for $10, and a pair of bar stools (with the woven seats) for $15.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 01:18 PM
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    SEE??? :roll: :roll: :roll: It was a wasted trip!
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    Old 03-31-2011, 01:22 PM
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    Our Goodwill never has fabric....sometimes broken down sewing machines so ladies here either do not quilt or keep all their fabric for themselves. Always see cross stitch kits and books.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 01:29 PM
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    Not in ours either!
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    Old 03-31-2011, 01:40 PM
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    I have never found any in mine either!
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    Old 03-31-2011, 01:58 PM
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    I use to pick up a lot of fabric at the Goodwill and since the begining of the year they have not had any. I was there today and just picked up a few books. The store is a bit messy in the book area. I am ready to head out of town and check other Goodwills.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 02:24 PM
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    We don't have Goodwill Stores and the other second hand stores are expensive and don't have fabric.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 02:28 PM
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    At least your trip wasn't a complete bust! I don't find fabric at mine either so don't feel bad. I do pick up shirts and such that are 100% cotton on the lable and use it in quilts
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    Old 03-31-2011, 02:46 PM
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    I don't find any fabric at the goodwill stores here...in fact, I don't get very lucky with too much at Goodwill....Salvation Army is another story. Still no fabric, but I do find things...Got an area rug for my living room for $28. It was new.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 02:59 PM
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    The fabric I find at Goodwill here, even on half price days is outrageous! Even the clothing is unreal. I went to MI last week, and the prices in thrift stores was cheaper than half price days here!
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