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Old 03-18-2010, 02:35 PM
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schwanton
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Originally Posted by chicagoshar
I don't mind spending extra $$ for quality goods, but that does not seem to be the case at Joanne's. I find that their quilting fabric is stiff, thin and generally poor quality. I either go to the local quilt store, or to Hobby Lobby as we're lucky enough to have both nearby. If you're going to spend all the time to make a quilt, why use yucky fabric? Especially since most of mine end up being gifts! :-D
I agree! The fat quarters at Joann's are very poor quality. But you don't realize it until you take it apart and remove the cardboard! I prefer fq from my local quilt shop - if they don't have one in the fabric you want, they will cut it for you!
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