The Hunt for Opaque White Fabric
02-03-2019, 04:40 PM
#11
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There's also Quilted Twins(https://www.quiltedtwins.com/fbty-whites) although they don't have just a solid white. You could also try Thousands of Bolts. Both of these have excellent customer service, although I don't remember the shipping cost at Thousands of Bolts, but Quilted Twins has VERY reasonable price shipping, although I don't know about shipping to Canada or overseas.
02-04-2019, 04:40 AM
#13
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Location: Portland, Ontario, Canada
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I have found three possibilities for you. They are Canadian stores that I have dealt with and have been very pleased with their products and service. When I went on their websites I searched for white cotton. Hope this helps.
https://www.flarefabrics.ca
https://store.alongcamequilting.com
https://www.stitchintheditch.com
https://www.flarefabrics.ca
https://store.alongcamequilting.com
https://www.stitchintheditch.com
02-04-2019, 06:03 AM
#14
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Location: Martensdale, Iowa
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I don't know if you have second hand shops like Good Will or Salvation Army stores like we do in the U.S. But have you tired looking for used white sheets. Or just look for good quality cotton in dresses, men's shirt that can be used in your quilts. You will be surprised how much material you can get out of a mans shirt! I know new fabric is wonderful but used fabric can do up pretty in a quilt to!
02-04-2019, 06:12 AM
#15
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Originally Posted by Watson
I need white. Plain white in a good, solid cotton that you can't see every thread through.
Went to my local chain store here in Canada. $18.00 a metre. (...I get 20% off because I bought a membership for $20.00, but that's still no savings yet.) The LQS is the same price. For plain white cotton.
You can get a lighter weight for $14.00/m but then you can see every seam allowance that you missed straight through it.
Remember to add 13% tax.
I walked out without getting it.
Next time I get to the US, I'm buying 8 yards of Kona white with a 50% off coupon, but that doesn't help me right now.
Watson...just frustrated
Went to my local chain store here in Canada. $18.00 a metre. (...I get 20% off because I bought a membership for $20.00, but that's still no savings yet.) The LQS is the same price. For plain white cotton.
You can get a lighter weight for $14.00/m but then you can see every seam allowance that you missed straight through it.
Remember to add 13% tax.
I walked out without getting it.
Next time I get to the US, I'm buying 8 yards of Kona white with a 50% off coupon, but that doesn't help me right now.
Watson...just frustrated
have you check out WEBFABRICS in the US? She has found a way to dramatically discount international shipping with all orders going out on a WED. Her fabrics are TOP QUALITY......send an email to either [email protected] or [email protected] to get more info on the savings on international shipping.
02-04-2019, 08:50 AM
#18
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Location: Manassas, VA
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I buy 108" wide Kona Snow because it is cheaper per square foot than a 44" wide yard. I buy it from Amazon. I don't know what shipping to Canada would do to the cost.
https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Kaufma...ona+white+wide
https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Kaufma...ona+white+wide
02-04-2019, 11:50 AM
#20
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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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In your situation, I would buy the least expensive, but still good quality, and just use double fabric in the white areas. I have had to do that with some yellows too.
Unless you are a hand quilter, you might be able to buy a nice white sheet too.
Unless you are a hand quilter, you might be able to buy a nice white sheet too.
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