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Plain pat, they sometimes call the clearence spot the "red tag" area...ours is in the back of the store.
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Thanks....I tend to get what I want & out the door. Will take a better look around.
Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Plain pat, they sometimes call the clearence spot the "red tag" area...ours is in the back of the store.
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Guess I am one of those heading for buys at re-sale shops, and re-working
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that is not good
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Our JoAnn's her in St. Louis moved to a bigger store and the prices on EVERYTHING went up ... material, markers, thread, etc. I just thought it was local and because of the new store. Our local Wal-Mart still has fabric and it is 100% cotton, mostly for 4.99/yd although I did see some yesterday that was 8.99/yd, very pricey for Wal-Mart. Most Wal-Mart stores are phasing out this department.
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Originally Posted by Edie
Originally Posted by laureneberhard
Seems to be going the way of gasoline $$$!
Gas, however, is something else. $3.00 a gallon. Here in St. Paul as other places there is a card we get from Roundy's, our grocery store, where they take off 10 cents on so much bought at the store. A few days ago, my husband bought gas at BP (which I don't want to buy from in the first place) for $1.30 off the $2.96 a gallon price. Now, they have discontinued the gas thing at Roundy's. Hey, you out there - remember when gas was 25 cents a gallon and cigarettes were even cheaper? I don't smoke anymore - haven't for a million years, but I still remember the prices. I remember practically filling a tank for $1.00. So, we will look for bargains any where we can and pride ourselves in the good deal we got. KEEP MAKING AND PROCESSING OUR OWN COTTON IN OUR OWN COUNTRY. I'd rather pay more for fabric made in our own country and keep people in work and keep our own country going. It seems to me that quilters are going to be the ones that are going to save this country. Edie |
I used to shop at Joann's and Hancocks but it seems to me like the higher the prices go, the quality gets lower. I now shop my LQS sales and get better fabric for cheaper than Joann's and Hancocks. Even the non sale prices are cheaper than Joann's. Might just be my area of the country tho, as we are extremely lucky to have many LQS here.
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Originally Posted by plainpat
Thanks....I tend to get what I want & out the door. Will take a better look around.
Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Plain pat, they sometimes call the clearence spot the "red tag" area...ours is in the back of the store.
This is not to be confused with the half off the red tag fabrics, which happens more often. It's best to get there on the first day of those sales before the quilting fabric gets picked over. I've had some major scores that way. It may be the only way I'll be shopping at Joann's now! |
News is very upsetting.
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If it goes up that much......so long JoAnn's!!!
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It is so very sad when something like a hobby gets to be so expensive.... think about this... quilting/knitting/crochet or sewing in general used to be a "necessity"... it's now supposed to be for pleasure,,, and not cost effective at all... I'm at a lucky place in my life and can afford to enjoy the hobby,,, but i am determined to use the enormous stash i've managed to create over the years... i am going to pic colors from my "wall" of fabric and if need be, get a solid to work them together..(sheets can work too, i've found out).. they will probably be for charity or raffles anyway..
I worked in yarn shops and fabric shops all my life.. home dec as well, so needles to say, my sewing room is "stuffed" to put it mildly, but i'm gonna "work it down"... ps... for those of you that haven't visited... there is a site called "quiltville" that has the most wonderful girl sharing her scrap ideas for organizing and storing and making.... Bonnie Hunter i believe,,, check the site and you'll be there for hours.. finding ways to use up all that you have, no matter what color!!!! i think!!!! HNY... hugs Barbara |
They've closed the Hancock's chain stores around me but do you all realize that Hancock's of Paducah is NO RELATION to the chain Hancocks? H of P has the MOST fabulous line of all fabrics and notions and their Batiks will make you cry! Their prices are no higher (if not lower) than the average quilt shop and of course in the actual store in KY and on their website (www.hancocks-paducah.com) they have sales. If you ever get the chance to shop the store while at the AQS Quilt Shows you will think you've arrived at the Pearly Gates!! Ask for their catalog!
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I havent bought any fabric at a Joannes store for several years as their quality of fabric is poor, however I have found some poor quality fabrics at LQS also. We will just have to be a wise shoppers. I am lucky enough to have a large stash and will be using that up before buying more. I live 90 miles from the nearest quilt shop and gas was $3.22 a gallon a couple of weeks ago. Guess Ill just have to stay home and sew.
PS Barbara I love, love, love Quiltville. Bonnie has some wonderful ideas. |
Forgot to mention, yard sales and auctions are great places to add to a stash if the family had a crafter that is down sizing. Have found some great things.
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I just went on to Hancocks of Paducah's site and they have hoards of fabric on sale. I just bought several half yards and whole yards for as LITTLE AS $1.99/HALF YARD!!! ANY quilting fabric you buy from H of P is the very best quality.
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I never, never thought you'd hear me saying this but before I will pay JoAnn's prices, I would go to a local quilt shop or to Hobby Lobby & pay their prices. Even if it meant buying less fabric. It's a shame how JoAnn's has went up & up on their fabric in the yrs that I've been quilting but now they are using the price of cotton going as an "excuse" to raise their prices. I love JoAnn's but I think they are pricing themselves right out of the quilter's market.
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Was in Georgia over Thanksgiving and there are plenty of cotton fields there. So why do we have to buy cotton from over seas? There is plenty here in the United States.
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I can remember buying fabric in the 50's for 19 cents.....could make a gathered skirt for less than 75 cents.......i guess i won't buying much fabric for awhile as i have a large stash and if i do it will have to be on sale.
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That explains why when I was at Joanns this past Thursday to get some fabric the calico's were 9.99 a yard. Oh man never paid much attention. At the rate that fabric is going up in price eventually none of us will be able to afford to buy any fabric. :( Im sad too.
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I think they are too. What a shame.
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I remember my mom sending me to the corner store with a note and 32 cents to pick her up a pack of Virginia Slim Cigarettes. I remember my mom also pulling up to the gas station and telling the man $2.00 please and it filling up her gas tank. I remember buying a Reeses Peanut butter cup double pack for 10 cents. I remember not having to lock your doors at night or even shutting them. But the times have changed. Now Gas here in Oregon is $3.15 or more now, It takes us $65.00 to fill up our vans gas tank. Luckily I no longer smoke, but cigarettes for cheap generic ones here are $5.95. And for a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup double pack..is 95 cents. UNREAL. AND I DO SHUT AND LOCK MY DOORS.
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Wow, that's a major bummer. I am really happy that I built up my stash by taking advantage of many online offers. Spent more than I had planned, but am very happy with my purchases; plus the new relationships I've made with new suppliers. Jo-Anns has always been where I run to when I need something right now and the ladies there are always so helpful. Well, rats!
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You would cry a lot more if you lived in Australia.We pay up to $30 a metre (39").I wait for the sales, usually at $10.
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Our JoAnn's is closed on Sunday but there are four of the worker's cars there today. Maybe they are changing prices! I will watch for bargains other places. I'm not totally happy with JoAnn's anyway. They have such huge selvages with their name printed on it that you loose so much width in your fabric. All the flannel I bought last is that way!
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Originally Posted by Mumzbear
Our JoAnn's is closed on Sunday but there are four of the worker's cars there today. Maybe they are changing prices! I will watch for bargains other places. I'm not totally happy with JoAnn's anyway. They have such huge selvages with their name printed on it that you loose so much width in your fabric. All the flannel I bought last is that way!
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Originally Posted by lvaughan
Originally Posted by Mumzbear
Our JoAnn's is closed on Sunday but there are four of the worker's cars there today. Maybe they are changing prices! I will watch for bargains other places. I'm not totally happy with JoAnn's anyway. They have such huge selvages with their name printed on it that you loose so much width in your fabric. All the flannel I bought last is that way!
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I have several friends that work at Joann's and they both say the same, cotton is going up because of the floods and one is a district manager.And Pet Smart bought them out. I haven't been to JoAnns since the holidays but I will stop by and see if our prices went up. But the last I saw there was no price increase
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well then i better get on over to Joanns this week for some stock up fabric
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I choose not to frequent JoAnn's before the buy out and prices going up due to our local store being hard to deal with and giving out bad attitudes. I can find outher places that are nicer and better prices.
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Originally Posted by hlponyfarm
HUDSON, Ohio -- Jo-Ann Stores Inc., one of the few national retailers that prospered during the recession, has agreed to be acquired by a private equity firm in Los Angeles for $1.6 billion.
The deal with Leonard Green & Partners LP promises a premium for shareholders and should mean few changes for consumers at Jo-Ann's 756 stores, analysts said. The Co. is a holding co for different companies. Look them up on the internet, and she what other companies they hold. |
I purchase most of my fabric at HOBBY LOBBY. Prices are reasonable. Especially with the 40% off one cut. We do not have a Joann's here in the Rio Grade Valley. We do have one in Traverse City, Michigan. Guess I'll find another source, like on line.
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It's time to work from your stash...
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Originally Posted by rfmikelson
It's time to work from your stash...
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I agree! I bought some "filler" fabric at Hancock's before Christmas only because LQS was closed when I was able to go shopping. I was thankful I only needed a small amount. I really do prefer the quality of the LQS and I like supporting a small business. I would have loved to receive a gift certificate to LQS for Christmas, but I didn't. I think my mom is intimidated by LQS and I told her not to bother with Joanne's or Hancock's. My mom sews but doesn't quilt. Oh well...maybe next year? In defense of my mom though I really did get some GREAT presents. I was happy with what I got!
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Absolutely!
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so much of their fabric is $1.00 off per yard,,,,,,,so NO coupons can be used, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Maybe the service would be better at Jo-Annes if a ew company took them oveR. The workers at the store by me are not very accommodating.
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Way too sad. Will have to watch the sales online.
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Originally Posted by mygirl66
I just got home from Jo-Ann Fabrics. I havnt been there for awhile because I have been working so much, so its been about 3 months or so. I saw a few fabrics I REALLY liked on the calico wall, and they are $1 off a yard, so I thought good deal. Nope, they went up to $9.99 a yard on most, how sad. When I got up to the register, the young lady asked why I looked so sad, I told her the prices have gone up so much since I have been there last. THEN she tells me they were bought out last week by the people who own Pet Smart, and fabric is going up NEXT WEEK $2-$3 more per yard, I almost cried.
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I am in Fallbrook, CA...rather rural... and we do not lock our doors...the house is old and has many windows and 7 french doors ...anyone can brake in...so why lock things up!
I need to trust that people are honest...if not, then I will cope! |
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