Flannel purchased from Walmart
08-21-2012, 04:14 AM
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Thanks for the review. I like working with flannels at times so knowing where a good quality and decent price is great.
Our local WalMart has renovated there fabric/craft area and it is so much nicer. It looks as if there is more fabric but it may be that it's just organized better. The fabrics are separated by purpose (utility, novelty, children's flannel, cottons, etc) and cottons are separated by color value. Everything but clearance is on an upright bolt shelf so finding things is a LOT easier! I have complimented the workers on the new system and told them how much I appreciate it and how much easier it is to shop. Of course, by now, they know me by sight, if not by name! LOL
Our local WalMart has renovated there fabric/craft area and it is so much nicer. It looks as if there is more fabric but it may be that it's just organized better. The fabrics are separated by purpose (utility, novelty, children's flannel, cottons, etc) and cottons are separated by color value. Everything but clearance is on an upright bolt shelf so finding things is a LOT easier! I have complimented the workers on the new system and told them how much I appreciate it and how much easier it is to shop. Of course, by now, they know me by sight, if not by name! LOL
08-21-2012, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I have found that SOME of the lower priced cottons seem to be as nice or nicer - in my opinion - than SOME of the LQS lines.
There are several LQS lines that I don't care about at all - one line has very clever prints/designs, but some of the fabrics seem loosely woven with coarse threads. Another line seems sort of thin, flimsy, and stretchy to me. Another line (it may have improved since I bought a lot of those fabrics) had issues with fading.
But it does come down to personal preference - not everyone loves the heft of Kona cottons, for example.
There are several LQS lines that I don't care about at all - one line has very clever prints/designs, but some of the fabrics seem loosely woven with coarse threads. Another line seems sort of thin, flimsy, and stretchy to me. Another line (it may have improved since I bought a lot of those fabrics) had issues with fading.
But it does come down to personal preference - not everyone loves the heft of Kona cottons, for example.
08-21-2012, 06:58 AM
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Good to hear. I purchased some flannel at a LQS that shrunk so much I didn't have enough to piece all the blocks. When I buy flannel now I always get at least 1/2 yard more than the pattern calls for.
08-21-2012, 07:07 AM
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a while back when I was making a memory quilt for my youngest son, Walmart was the only place I could find black and dark red flannel.....made an entire quilt out of it....was good weight
08-21-2012, 02:38 PM
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This is awesome information. Thank you so much for sharing, I would have been scared to death (okay maybe just a little hesitant to do that) Your a brave woman. thank you again 
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I bought some very dark green $3.49 or $3.79/yard flannel - the tag said double brushed. It felt a bit like felt before I washed it.
I soaked it in hot water in the washer for about three hours - turned the machine off and let it be (I forgot about it and started doing something else) - I washed it with a small amount of laundry detergent on a short gentle cycle and dried it till it was 'hot done' in the dryer.
The shrinkage was much less than I expected - about one inch in length per yard and two inches in width - and the surface did not pill. Also felt much softer and fluffier than when I brought it home. It did not seem to shed very much lint, either.
I was pleasantly surprised.
I soaked it in hot water in the washer for about three hours - turned the machine off and let it be (I forgot about it and started doing something else) - I washed it with a small amount of laundry detergent on a short gentle cycle and dried it till it was 'hot done' in the dryer.
The shrinkage was much less than I expected - about one inch in length per yard and two inches in width - and the surface did not pill. Also felt much softer and fluffier than when I brought it home. It did not seem to shed very much lint, either.
I was pleasantly surprised.
08-21-2012, 05:33 PM
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Our Walmart has been revonated, too. It sure makes it easy to find things. I have purchased their super flannel,used it for a queen quilt & was very satisfied with it. It is in the wash about once a month and is holding up very well.
08-21-2012, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MaggieBB
I think the part of the Reason we are finding better fabrics at a rasonable price at wlamart is because the size of the company buying the fabric can buy a LARGE amount at one time and get a better whole sale price than these smaller LQS . JMHO
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