nice surprise as I was checking out in Walmart this morning

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08-14-2011, 08:23 AM

#31

Marysewfun

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Looks like ours is here to stay (hope) - we are somewhat rural. There are many more people at most any given time than I ever remember seeing in there before the "no fabric scare" so it looks like they are getting good support. It is almost like we have a sort of "knowing" smile at each other - we keep buying they will work to keep us happy!!

08-14-2011, 08:28 AM

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Annz

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Our 2 Walmarts haven't sold fabric in years.

08-14-2011, 08:42 AM

#33

ggoens

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A few of our Walmarts here in VA, Petersburg and Chester and one in Richmond have brought fabric and other items back. It is a slow process but I am so glad to see it!

08-14-2011, 08:58 AM

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svenskaflicka1

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Originally Posted by svenskaflicka1

we have NO fabric now--not even precuts. there is minimal "real" sewing stuff. i did get a batt, but didn't check the price. i have to go and do that. our checkout gal said that they are not going to carry any fabric. *sigh* makes me angry...

checked out my slip--full price. no fabric, and no deals on batting! wally world just slipped down another notch in my heart.

08-14-2011, 09:25 AM

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EagarBeez

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

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Originally Posted by Honeynga

Sorry to hear that your WM isn't getting fabric back. I sort of thought it was a done deal that they all were getting fabric. I live in Carrollton, GA, not far from Ga/ALA line and was hoping we get fabric here...guess I need to ask. Actually, I never go to Walmart because I'm so near the local Kroger and get to use double coupons.....
I have a daughter that lives outside of Rolla, MO and their WM never lost fabric;because they are a fairly large Amish Community their fabric was never taken away...

NOPE...it was never their intention to put fabric in ALL of the stores...your area has to be considered RURAL...meaning it has to meet certain demographics...not sure why ours doesn't, we are RURAL..and serve many rural areas..closest fabric store(chain) is over 2 hours away...but alas..we have been told ours will not be getting fabric back..which is really sad..as our WM fabric dept was making money....

Same here, our closest fabric store (Joann's) is a 5 hr drive 1 way. Our walmart covers many, many small towns here. Plus a school. Last time I was in, they moved the fabric dept and added what I believe to be another row of fabrics. I asked the gal there and she more less said "what you see, is what your going to get. She did not use those words, but, that is the meaning I got from it. Who knows...maybe I will see what happens perhaps 6 or so months from now.

08-14-2011, 10:16 AM

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PATTIESPEARL

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which lawton walmart did you find this in? I shop in both of them but have not found a bargain like that! The one on Quannah Parker Trail had some pre-cuts, but have not been impressed bu the quality of the fabric.

08-14-2011, 10:17 AM

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Charleen DiSante

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Good for you! Maybe they are listening!

08-14-2011, 11:00 AM

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cinnya

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Originally Posted by PATTIESPEARL

Patty it is the walmart on Quanah Parker trailways. They are starting the remodel,that is why there is hardly any pre cuts left. the batting is right across from the precuts and on the end of the counter.
the new fabric dept. should be done within a month:):)

08-14-2011, 11:05 AM

#39

cinnya

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Originally Posted by Honeynga

Well I don't know how they define ""RURAL"", Lawton -Fort Sill has a population of 100 000 people.We have 2 walmarts, Joanns,Hobby Lobby and 2 quiltstores, and they are bringing the fabric back in one Walmart.

08-14-2011, 11:05 AM

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FroggyinTexas

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Originally Posted by DebbieJJ

Wish I was close by.....I asked at my local WalMart yesterday, and they said we're not getting any fabrics back. We only have a very few threads, some needles, and scissors. Oh, and about 2 sewing machines. Bummer! It was the only place in this town to buy any fabric at all.....

A woman manager told me "We'll never get fabrics back," about three months before we did. Keep writing WalMart and keep calling your manager. froggyintexas