Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   Walmart fabric (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/walmart-fabric-t32429.html)

scrapcollector 12-27-2009 11:46 AM

Has anyone used any kind of Walmart fabric? If so, what has been your experience?

Maride 12-27-2009 11:56 AM

I find some os good and some is bad. I always wash it before I use it. I have found some very good sale fabric for 50 cents a yard.

lisalovesquilting 12-27-2009 11:58 AM


Originally Posted by scrapcollector
Has anyone used any kind of Walmart fabric? If so, what has been your experience?

Yes, Some is better than others, but none (in my opinion) is high quality. It is a good choice for charity quilts.

scrapcollector 12-27-2009 12:25 PM

I was wondering. My sister is wanting to make a quilt, and was wondering about their flannel to make one. Not a rag quilt.

scrapcollector 12-27-2009 12:26 PM

I have also seen some cottons in there that would make a cute quilt, but was afraid it would not be thick enough.

oksewglad 12-27-2009 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by scrapcollector
I was wondering. My sister is wanting to make a quilt, and was wondering about their flannel to make one. Not a rag quilt.

A lot of their flannels are quite heavy--check the fiber content on the end of the bolt to see if they are 100% cotton. If it is a blend of manmade fiber and cotton one may experience pilling :-( . What is pilling? It 's when little fiber balls appear on the fabric due to the fibers rubbing against each other.

scrapcollector 12-27-2009 12:35 PM

Thanks a bunch for the tip.

MollieSue 12-27-2009 12:38 PM

I've bought lots at Walmart, and never had a problem with any of it. :)

sharon b 12-27-2009 12:58 PM

At my local Walmart the flannel os so thin you can see thru it, so I stay away from it. When Joanns has their flannel on sale , it can be cheaper then WalMarts. Just check the quality of each fabric

Bobbinwinder 12-27-2009 01:03 PM

Every project is not intended to be an heirloom...at least, not in my world...and I've found some really great fabric that couldn't find its way to an lqs with a map...LOL. I've also seen some fabric in an lqs that I'd never buy. I'm drawn to a fabric's color/print but I buy fabric that has a great feel/hand. There seems to be no advantage to being a fabric snob.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:19 AM.