Bought my first bolt!

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09-27-2013, 04:33 PM

#11

SuzieQuilts

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Last year, our guild had the opportunity to buy bolts of fabric from a Blank textile rep. We had a bolt party and swapped or purchased fabric from each other. It was a lot of fun.

09-27-2013, 04:48 PM

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Neesie

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Congratulations!

09-27-2013, 04:56 PM

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mighty

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I have yet to buy a full bolt.

09-27-2013, 08:09 PM

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AngeliaNR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddybear Lady

Haha, I know how you feel. Last year when our local Hancock's was having a great sale on batting, I bought the whole roll. It made me feel like I was really a quilter to see that sitting at my house. haha

That's the feeling--I'm a real quilter! Like suddenly realizing that now you're a grownup.

09-27-2013, 08:19 PM

#15

Lucio

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Originally Posted by sew watts quilter

I buy bolts often. Especially white on white and cream on cream. It seems like I use them up within a year. Also, Joanne's has a great flannel sale every year the day after Thanksgiving, and I buy flannel by the bolt for quilt backs. Also, I love the bolt sale at Sauders in Denver, PA. They have it several times a year.

I would strongly advise you to buy a yard or so of JoAnns flannel, measure it, and launder it before you buy a whole bolt. The sale price will be very tempting but the quality is no longer there.

09-27-2013, 08:57 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by mighty

I have yet to buy a full bolt.

One bolt I bought is a print that my sis in law and I both love. When Wally World got stupid with their fabric I got scared and was afraid I'd run out. We've used lots for quite a few items. It's going to be the dark in my Storm at Sea. So, I bought a bolt. Have never regretted it bit.

09-27-2013, 09:55 PM

#17

cathyvv

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That fabric is not dated, it's vintage!

09-28-2013, 02:56 AM

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judi wess

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When I had a small hand dye business, I bought sheeting and pima cotton by the bolt from the manufacturer. It is such a good thing to always have what you need on hand. Always had white on white to dye too, loved doing those. Guess I need to order some more as it is so good to be able to dye what I need for a project when the LQS doesn't have the color I need.

09-28-2013, 03:07 AM

#19

sandy l

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I agree, buying a whole bolt of fabric/batting makes you feel adventureous

09-28-2013, 03:16 AM

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joyce888

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Now you need to get on Quilt in a Day email list so you can take advantage of their bolt sales. Last year I bought some well known mfg bolts at fantastic prices. One bolt was a Moda brand that had over 12 yards that figured out to about $3 a yard.