Originally Posted by Dandish
I picked up some fabric at the thrift store today - a green gingham - that still had a JC Penney tag on it. It was apparently a remnant, 1-1/4 yards, with a price of 79 cents. I never knew Penney's had sold fabric - does anybody know when they stopped? I'd like to know if this is a true cotton gingham, too. I'd post a pic, but it's already in the washer. Perhaps later.
Up until the 70's Penny's was a wonderful place to buy fabric and notions. I bought a great deal of my children's clothing fabric there. I do not remember when they quit, but my children were born in late 50's and early 60"s so that is what I am basing my timing on. They did sell a lot of the poly/cotton fabric. We were delighted to get out of having to iron all the clothes our families wore!