How good would 30 yr old fabric be?
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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I have a piece of fabric that is over 40 years old that I bought because I liked the pink and white print. I have since searched for other fabrics to use with it, and never found one with the same color in it. I have it stored properly, but may have to give up and pass it on, but it is as fresh as the day it was printed. If you can't touch it, don't buy it. Others may not be as picky as we are about storage...
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
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It all boils down to how it was cared for. I went to an estate sale past weekend. Older quilt tops and a few clothes moths. I bought no fabric. Actually, I got out of that house asap. Didn't want to bring anything home with me.
#16
my vote is with those who recommend against buying it sight unseen/unfelt-up-in-person.
even if the seller does accept returns ... what a pain it would be if that was necessary.
even if the seller does accept returns ... what a pain it would be if that was necessary.
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#18
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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I recently used a Disney fabric (Three little pigs & the Big Bad Wolf) which my mother saved in my great niece's quilt. It is holding up quite well. It was something my mom saved - she made a dress for my oldest sister (my niece's grandmother) and she liked the fabric. You would never have known it was over 60 years old if I didn't tell you. I did point it out to my niece, so she would know why I put it in.
#19
I have fabric that old and it is just fine. In fact my avatar which I made a year ago was entirely made of calico fabric from the 70's and 80's. I would be hesitant buying fabric that I couldn't touch and sniff before I bought it. I know how I care for fabric. Not everyone is so careful.
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