Kinda started my "stash" when I worked for Hancocks Fabrics way, way back in the 70's, in high school...Yea! I really am THAT old...and PROUD! I earned this grey hair ; - D
OK, my point is coming, I cannot believe the difference of the hand of today's JoAnn's type fabrics (wilts without startching) versus my old stuff. Have found I HAVE to go to the expensive quilt shops which carry Moda, etc. to begin to get what I used to take for granted. Same on tatting thread, yarn (acrylic wastes precious time...item looks terrible in no time). WHERE did our wonderful USA made fiber/fabrics go???? Gorgeous intricately woven patterns, with substance... Have a little from my grandmother's stash...NICE quality. ...I can not afford to buy today's stuff...nor much desire to do so.