Price of fabric
#11
I think that's more than fair. And don't forget, anything you can't use, you can either sell or donate. For example, the Quilting Board here has a Classified Section where some people get rid of what they don't want in their stashes.
I'd say this is a real windfall, if a stash is what you want!
I'd say this is a real windfall, if a stash is what you want!
#13
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If its for quilting, look for 100 % cotton on the selvage. Also look for name brands like V.I.P., Cranston, Moda etc. It's not that you can't use poly/cottons but they do need different treatment than all cotton. You can send a sample piece of fabric with your friend if she isn't a quilter and have just get the fabrics that look and feel similar?
#14
yes they are all good material 100% cotton, she has sent pictures of most of the types of materials I would use so I saw the make of material. Does vintage material make any difference, at least that is what she calls it, anywhere from 1998 to 2002 if you call that vintage
Thanks everyone for the help, I really appreciate it.
Thanks everyone for the help, I really appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by DaleD
yes they are all good material 100% cotton, she has sent pictures of most of the types of materials I would use so I saw the make of material. Does vintage material make any difference, at least that is what she calls it, anywhere from 1998 to 2002 if you call that vintage
Thanks everyone for the help, I really appreciate it.
Thanks everyone for the help, I really appreciate it.
Probably the best bet is to weigh the fabric and offer a per pound price. Concidering 3.2- 4.3 oz is what most quilting fabric weighs per yard.
#18
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Originally Posted by DaleD
I'm buying in bulk. She is a young mother who is trying to help out with finances at home. She has bins and bins of material. She said she had 11 of just kids material alone. A Great Aunt passed away who was a hoarder, 15 room house filled. So she has a ton of fabric.
#19
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Sounds like you might be getting a good deal there. But I would be concerned about the quality of the fabric. Hopefully it is 100% cotton and has been stored properly so it won't smell musty or moldy. You may end up with more than you bargained for I'm afraid. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by DaleD
I asked a friend of mine who is a quilter and she suggested $5.00/lb for scraps less than a yard and $2.00 a yard for the pieces that are a yard or more, what do you think about that?
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