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Old 01-23-2011, 06:27 AM
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My mother always called it "yard goods", not fabric or material.
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Old 01-23-2011, 06:29 AM
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times change, when I started piecing, it was called material,now the correct term seems to be fabric so I changed with the times, just because I am 78 doesnt mean I cant change or learn.lol
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My mother always called it "yard goods, not fabric or material.
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I like Kathy's reply.
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Old 01-23-2011, 07:52 AM
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quilters don't have time for LONG words! -FABRIC is shorter! LOL!!
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Old 01-23-2011, 08:09 AM
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Lol, I've said all three, fabric, material, and cloth. Its kinda like pop, soda, cola, and coke.
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When I was young everyone bo't material. Not that I am old we buy fabric.
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Old 01-23-2011, 08:27 AM
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Growing up, my mom and I called it material.
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Originally Posted by Sewing Joe
My mom calls it "goods". I always have to stop for a second and try to figure out what she means.
that is great! may have to switch over!!!
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I don't want to be a "material girl," so i use fabric.
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