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Old 11-21-2009, 07:32 AM
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Lisa - in the vicinity. Do you know people in this area?
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Old 11-21-2009, 07:32 AM
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I have 5 Wal-marts in a 45 mile radius and all but one are losing or have lost their fabric. the one that has it, might as well not. They have one little row of fabric. Wal-mart does not care about the sewer or quilter. They are enlargeing the electronics and party supplies departments. I have been byuing several pieces off e-bay.
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Old 11-21-2009, 07:37 AM
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I know that some of you folks only have a Wally world to buy fabric locally and I might be in the same boat when I move to my farm in middle TN later this year, but I will be going to internet sites instead.

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I'm from middle TN too! :) Near Nashville. What part are you from? I usually go to JoAnne's... The only Walmart near me that has fabric still is about a 25 minute drive so I guess that's not bad, but JoAnne's is only about 10-15 minutes... I heard that Walmart carries poor quality fabrics... I haven't bought fabric from them so I don't know this to be true.. For now I'm sticking with Joanne...
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Hey LindaR,
where in Michigan do you live? I am in the Port Huron area,and wish our brand new bigger w-m would bring back the fabric dept.
I think a lot of why they got rid o0f it wasbecause after 9p.m., it was very hard to find someone to work that department and the ones who did, didn't know a thing about what they were doing.
I'll have to post a picture of the quilt I made for myself with all the fabric from only w-m. Good thing I had bought enough at the time, cause when I went back, the fabric was all gone.
Sorry to see them go.
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Old 11-21-2009, 08:24 AM
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Good for you Darlene.You have to do what you have to do. I buy from LQS and some at Wal-Mart. I guess I am in the minority, but I actually like my Wal-Mart. Always have . When you are on a buget ...like I say. You do what you have to do.
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Old 11-21-2009, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
I hate to say this but it would be a cold day in hell before I would step foot in a Walmart.

I used to go all the time back when they only carried made in USA stuff so you can guess how many years that has been. Since Sam Walton passed away it has been downhill ever since.

I would rather support my LQS or a my local Hancock Fabrics.

I know that some of you folks only have a Wally world to buy fabric locally and I might be in the same boat when I move to my farm in middle TN later this year, but I will be going to internet sites instead.

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I'm just like you Billy. I loved Walmart for years, but now the are not the store they used to be. I usually go to Hancock fabrics here. I watch the sales and get great buys. And the ladies know me there. My LQS is the same. When I can afford to buy their fabrics I do.
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Originally Posted by tarbender30
Hey LindaR,
where in Michigan do you live? I am in the Port Huron area,and wish our brand new bigger w-m would bring back the fabric dept.
I think a lot of why they got rid o0f it wasbecause after 9p.m., it was very hard to find someone to work that department and the ones who did, didn't know a thing about what they were doing.
I'll have to post a picture of the quilt I made for myself with all the fabric from only w-m. Good thing I had bought enough at the time, cause when I went back, the fabric was all gone.
Sorry to see them go.
Bev
Beautiful quilt. I have some of that small floral on the black background. I love your other florals too.
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Old 11-21-2009, 08:41 AM
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I'll bet all the people at Cranston Print Works wish all Walmart fabric departments were already closed. Maybe they would still have their jobs.
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Old 11-21-2009, 08:43 AM
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Thanx You littlehud, I was very pleased with the finished project myself. I just LOVE purples.
Thanxs
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I am glad to know there are still people who are happy with the fabrics from WalMart. I do not shop Wal-Mart unlessI am traveling and there are no other choices. The ones I stop at have clean rest rooms!
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