what would you stock up on? I have an opportunity (limited time) to buy fabric or quilting supplies at wholesale price, with no shipping. I probably should not spend more than $200 total.

So what would you stock up on? A roll of batting? A full bolt of fabric? Would you buy versatile solids (Kona snow or cream, jet black, ash? ) Or would you buy a whole bolt of a fabulous print? Threads?

I'm enjoying the idea, but when it comes right down to committing to a big order, I find myself stalling. Inspire me, please.
RST

That is the time I would buy a roll of batting. I always buy mine when Jo Ann's has a 50% off coupon and free shipping. It really saves me a lot of money when I get it this way and I go through a roll in about a year.

Oh, I would buy rulers, cutting mats and gadgets I would want, but never can justify the cost. I remember the comment my daughter made the other day "Having the right tools for quilting is the same as a carpenter having the right tools to do the job".

I would buy my Kono's solids I constantly use.

most definitely batting.....hardest to find and used the most!

Remember fabric prices will be going up.. If you use a lot of kona solids I'd buy the top two or three if I can wing the cost plus thread in colors I can afford that I KNOW I would use plus a roll or two of batting.. If I had the space I'd buy more... Batting is soooooo expensive!!!

Cutter blades, needles, batting, anything that you use on a regular basis and always need. Solid colors of fabric or blenders that would go with other things. Pick your favorite colors, or a Christmas theme, blacks and whites, etc.

A real treat to buy at wholesale and no shipping.

Well, I'd stock up on batting / threads/ basic "staples" needed for quilting. Lucky You!!! :):):)

My thoughts too. Fabrics can be so trendy and tastes do change. Batting is always used. A new cutting board would be good too.

piney

i would buy fabric - the price increases have effect fabric at a much higher rate then batting.

batting and backing.....there may be minimums on notions.
bolts of other fabric only if you use a lot of it.
But will always use batting and fabric for backing. Wide backing is about 5-6$ per yd wholesale at some places.

at wholesale with no shipping i would definitly buy a bolt of batting- since i seem to constantly be out---
if i were going to stock up on any fabrics i would probably choose 108" or wider backing fabrics
if tools were what i wanted i'd stock up on rotory blades- since they are so dog-gone expensive....
but if i had to stick to $200 or less- i'd definitly go with the batting.
but i suppose that would depend on how much actual quilting you do- since i'm quilting 5-10 quilts a week i always need batting.

Backings , and blenders! You can always use a good blender for a backing if you have enough and don't mind a seam. So I would be inclined to get a bolt of a great blender neutral. But if you have a really large stash of projects like the next ten years ... think of the supplies to you will need to complete.
As for batting ... a 50 percent off coupon can get you pretty far.... so I would go for the stuff that never on sale at cost ... when was the lat time you saw an ad for 50 percent of or more of fabric.... the good stuff?

Cash???

Hmm...some of all the above suggestions...and, you didn't say if this was part of the "wish"...but I would get a HQ sixteen stitch regulated quilting machine and pro frame package...I'm thinking if I am dreaming, I will dream big...but not so big it would be out of reach...have fun with whatever you decide to get...
K

Fabric, FQ probably. Let us know what goodies you get.

I'd like to build a large craft room on to my home. And furnish it with sturdy, practical furnishings. Then I might have room for all my 'stuff.'

I would buy batting & fabric- solids, blenders & a few great looking prints.

If you do any embroidering I would definitely spend it on thread and stabilizers.

The new Gamill quilting machine, Oh Yeah ;-)

OK, do you know of a sale coming up! What a dream come true to just shop at reduced prices and free shipping.

Come on, where is the sale? LOL

I would buy fabric and rulers.

Unfortunately, not a sale. A friend who owns a fabric store is giving me a one time opportunity as a favor.

RST

I would definitely pick up six yards of of each favorite fabric. Batting can always be purchased at Joanns with a 40-50% off coupon (tools and rulers as well). But good LQS fabrics are never found on sale. If you make Christmas presents for family - now would be the time to plan and purchase for that. (Even if you aren't making a Christmas item). A quilt for Christmas? Any fabric you love or they will love. Fabric, fabric, fabric! (Also think blenders - can be used with anything - any time.)

I would get as much Lila Tueller fabric as I could. I just love her stuff.

When I stock up and find a good buy the first thing I want is batting and lots of it. Next I look for a good deal on rotary blades and backing. I currently appreciate the 108" wide fabrics for backing.
I look for things I know I will use and generic is fine, doesn't have to match or anything at the point of purchasing my bargins.
Have fun with it. Get one special splurge you always wanted. After all it is wholesale. Go crazy and enjoy!

Echoing the batting. Buying it in bulk is immensely helpful, if you have a place to stash the roll.

I bought a 40yd roll of 90" wide batting, at 40% off plus free shipping. Booyah! :)

Otherwise, blenders, definitely blenders, in different styles. I am constantly looking for that one fabric to tie three or four others together into a cohesive design. I am trying to work through my stash, so if I could have an unlimited supply of blenders, that would be heaven!

I would be selfish and buy the fabric/material to make myself my dream quilt. If there was any money left over, I would buy what I could of misc things like speciality rulers, a larger cutting mat, extra blades for my rotery cutter or thread. Have fun and enjoy shopping.

Batting and white on white fabric!

It depends on what you've got already really - when you consider your stash do you have any 'holes' that need filling? If you already have a load of batting and blenders then you may want to explore getting notions (like rulers) that you wouldn't normally get but fancy trying, and/or print fabs from a favourite designer. Do you like scrappy quilts or matched ones? Is now the time to get fabric from a collection to make a matched quilt, or do you just want to go wild and get a little bit of what you fancy?

If it were me I would be wanting to blend some practicality (what do I actually need) with some fun (what do I just WANT - you know, when you look at a fabric/item and have a gut reaction even tho you have no clue what you'll use it for. Or when.)

If you're feeling a bit 'oh, where do I begin?', then maybe start with the practical hole-filling first!!

I'm very envious - have a lot a fun, and let us know what you end up with!!

I love purchase things online and of-course i always visit to purchase things on 50% off coupon and free shipping. I save lot of money, when i shop in that ways!

Ditto

batting & thread ~ always need those for quilting!

i would buy batting and backing for quilts.

SINCE IT HAS A CERTAIN TIME,BUY WHAT YOU NEED THE MOST OR HIGHEST PRICE ITEM YOU KNOW YOU WILL USE.

I would stock up batting and all the different rulers I don't have.

Most important is to buy one piece of the most beautiful fabric you can find. Then you can stock up on the basics like batting or notions. But buy that one georgous piece of material.

This is what I would buy. Backing is always more of a cost issue with me than even batting.

I'd buy bolts of Kona Bay and Kaufmann PFD pima and sheeting cotton. Batting, thread, mistyfuse, markers. OOps got carried away.

You have a wise daughter!

I would buy batting. Nice to have the choice!