Where to buy large fabric.

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Old 04-28-2016, 10:28 AM
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I'm trying to buy 9 yards of fabric for some kitchen curtains but Jo Anns only has 8 yards on a bolt. Does anyone know where I can find some? Thanks.
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Old 04-28-2016, 11:30 AM
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try asking them if they can get you the yardage you need from the warehouse.
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Old 04-28-2016, 12:22 PM
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You might looks elsewhere for it. Does the fabric have a name and manufacturer??
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Old 04-28-2016, 03:57 PM
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If the bolt normally has more than 8 yards JoAnns can order it in for you. You can also use a coupon to save on the cost. Take the bolt to the cutting table & ask if they can order it. I don't remember if you need your coupon then or when you pick it up.
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Old 04-28-2016, 04:15 PM
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I make a lot of king size quilts that require 9+ yards for backing. I always found quilting stores carried about 13 yds on a bolt so you could shop those stores. But on line stores are your best bets for large yardage, and if they use cuts and maybe 2 dye lots (which they wont do without your permission), put them on separate windows and you will never notice.
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Old 04-28-2016, 05:24 PM
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Most bolts of quilting fabric are 15 yards. If JoAnn's only has 8 I would guess they special order it that way or do it in the warehouse to keep people from using the coupon for a discount on such a large single purchase. I think I would look elsewhere.
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Old 04-29-2016, 07:09 AM
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When I was shopping for drapery fabric, the fabric shops told me that the fabric came in 15 yard pieces. Otherwise, figure where you would cut and order the closest to 8 yrds in one piece and another piece from another bolt. Make sure they are of the same dye lot.
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Old 04-29-2016, 12:21 PM
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I am surprised that your JoAnn's store did not offer to check other stores to see if they have it available. I once needed about 9-10 yards of a backing fabric, and when the first JoAnn's I went to did not have enough, they called around to other area JoAnn's and I was able to get enough backing for the raffle quilt I was making for my church's holiday fair. Always ask.
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Old 04-29-2016, 04:31 PM
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I believe you can order larger quantities from JAF either in store or online. I want to think I ordered my last batch of drapery fabric from them on a single bolt and I'm sure it was more than 8 yds (I was doing 4 windows!). Give them a call to check.
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I'm surprised the JAF didn't offer to order it for you. You would get the current sale price/or applicable coupon. Free shipping to the store. However, when ordering a large amount, try to know yardage amounts if it is necessary for your order to come in pieces. i.e. - 2 pieces of 5 yds for a 10 yd need, etc.
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