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Old 01-25-2010, 06:49 PM
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A lqs near me is having an inventory sale. In the notice they mention Flat fold fabric $4.00 a yard 1 yard minimum

What is flat fold? Is that stuff already off the bolt or something?

I feel stupid for asking lol
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:20 PM
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Well don't feel stupid. I don't know if this is right or not it just makes sense. At the Ben Franklin I go to has a table of just folded fabrics. They fold them like they were on a bolt but they aren't. Those are the sale fabrics. My favorite table.
We'll see what others say. I"m curious too. :-D
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:22 PM
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Don't feel stupid - you have to ask to learn! And yes, you are correct. It could be off the bolt for any number of reasons, but I think usually it is the remnant after most of the bolt has been sold.

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Don't feel stupid, I don't know what that means either!
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Old 01-25-2010, 08:55 PM
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I have seen flat folds in 1/2yd up to almost a full bolt. The one thing they all have in common is they are off the actual bolt and folded on a table or shelf :D:D:D
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And see I learned something new again today :lol: I had no clue :oops:
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Old 01-26-2010, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
I have seen flat folds in 1/2yd up to almost a full bolt. The one thing they all have in common is they are off the actual bolt and folded on a table or shelf :D:D:D
I would only add one thing to what amma said - if you buy random flat folds from other than LQS you may not know the fabric content as it is off the cardboard core.
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Picture of flat folds I bought at Marshall Dry Goods.
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Old 01-26-2010, 07:04 AM
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I buy a lot of flat folds from my supplier. They are usually 5 yards or less. They are from the end of the manufacturers bolts that are just not enough to make a full (store) bolt. Quilt shop bolts hold 15-18 yds. The fabrics are the same. My supplier calls when they get in a new line and I just buy the flat folds.
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Old 01-26-2010, 12:20 PM
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Thanks for the replies I dont know if I am going to make it to their sale but I was curious as to what flat fold was you thanks! Learn something new everyday!
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