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    Old 01-17-2012, 09:33 AM
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    I was in Manchester (UK) today, which used to be the centre of the British textile industry and still has some back street shops that sell fabric and other textile products. I found this place which sells fabric, including quilting fabric, BY WEIGHT! Never seen that before. I got 2 pieces of beautiful fabric, about 7 yards in total, for the cost of about 1.5 yards at a quilt shop, plus a very large piece of fleece, which I'll use as batting for practice pieces. I think I'll be going to Manchester again...
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    YEAH!!!! Don't you just love a good deal? Congrats on your find
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    Great find. It is always nice to have a goal for a road trip
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    Great score!!
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    Congratulations! It is always good to find a new fabric source that has managed to stay in business despite the economy.
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    What a great bargain! You will have to go there again.
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    Ooooooo lucky you. Wish we all could find a place like that.
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    WTG!

    Is it a busy place? Sounds like it would be quite popular.
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    Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
    WTG!

    Is it a busy place? Sounds like it would be quite popular.
    It was very busy, with people buying for all sorts of crafts, and a big bridal fabric department as well.
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    Its really a great deal. Everyone who love quilting fabric, wish to get such deals
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