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Originally Posted by OmaForFour
If you are coming to Bar Harbor, there is a Marden's - huge and brand new in Ellsworth which you have to go through to get here.
If you are coming here, PM me. We can meet. There are two other nice quilt shops here also. One you have to pass by as you come and is after Mardens and the other is right in town. She is moving to a new shop in a couple of weeks and it is going to be wonderful.
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I am planning a trip to see Maine in July - I think that is one of the shops that was recommended to me!
By far, in my honest opinion the best one is at Ellsworth. |
Yes, I have been to Marden's. There is also a store in Lewiston, Me which is about 4 hours from Connecticut. Which is closer than Sanford.
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I used to live in southern Maine and I used Marden's all the time. Over the years, the price has gone up on the fabric - you wouldn't believe how cheap it was years ago. I don't know if they still do - but they used to be VERY generous when they cut the fabric. I was very spoiled and when I moved back to NJ, it was tough to get used to Joann's giving you no more than one extra thread when they cut their material. I'm heading back up to Ogunquit in July and plan to make Marden's one of my stops!
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I've seen wide backings there, but not a big selection. It's kind of a hit or miss thing, but the prices are great and the place is wonderful!!!!
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Looked up their website. I've always wanted to go to Maine and this just may be a reason to make a trip. Thanks for the info.
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We're headed to Maine in August. From the looks of thier webpage, I shouldn't have any trouble finding one near where we're going, maybe even a couple. Hooray!!!
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I live just one town away so I shop the Waterville Marden's all the time. It's quilt shop quality material for greatly reduced prices. I don't think I could have taken up quilting without the local Marden's store.
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Hello Fellow quilting friend! I live a half hour away from the Waterville,Me Mardens and I have to tell you I shop there ALL the time. 99% of the time I find their fabric to better quality than Joann's(which is right down the street from Mardens) and I can buy 3 times as much as I can elsewhere! Anyone who comes to Maine really should make sure they stop there for fabric! :thumbup: :thumbup:
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No they don't sell on line thats the only bunner!
Originally Posted by JUNEC
Originally Posted by Nancy Ingham
A quilting friend introduced me to Marden’s Discount Store a year ago and periodically we make the trip to go and stock-up on fabric together. There are several locations throughout Maine however; we shop at the one in Sanford. They have a very large selection of quality fabrics at great prices. Their website says this in regards to their fabric:
“Fabric: To Marden’s fabric team, fabric is not just material. Fabric represents friendship, community and a way of life. From our fabric buyer and distribution employees right through to the associates in store that help customers one on one, hundreds of times a day, we love fabric!” We shop for fabric 108” wide to back our quilts in just one solid piece of fabric. Most 108” wide fabric, 100% cotton, at Marden’s sells for $7.99 a yard. Although I just bought one fabric that I just love, 108” wide for just $4.99 a yard! I live in Laconia NH, but it is well worth the trip to shop and stock-up on fabric. :thumbup: :thumbup: |
anicra wrote: I don't know if they still do - but they used to be VERY generous when they cut the fabric.
They aren't as generous in their cuts as they used to be, but still no complaints here. I frequent any Mardens every chance I get. Am looking to introducing my dear friend from Washington State to Mardens when she comes this summer. I got some lovely Waverly fabric there also for my porch curtains I am going to be making. |
I live about 1 1/2 hrs away from the Sanford store and go there 2-3 times a year. If you're looking for something specific, it's hit or miss. I usually go for backings - at 2.99 or 3.99 a yard, you can't go wrong! They are generous with their cutting and have given discounts on fabric used for project Linus and for guilds if you have 5 or more people.
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Yes I have been to Mardens in Sanford. Love the store, it has some great buys and large, neat selection of good quality fabric. It should be on everyones to do list if they are in Maine.
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I live about 20 miles from the Waterville Marden's. I have a sewing room and my closet and the floor of my closet is filled with fabric. I would guess about 85% if it is from Marden's in Waterville.
I love love love Marden's. Quality fabric. I was very happy to read that there are a lot of Maine quilters on The Quilter's Message Board!!! |
I've visited two of their stores. Great and the store cutters have always been generious. No complaints.
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Originally Posted by anicra
I used to live in southern Maine and I used Marden's all the time. Over the years, the price has gone up on the fabric - you wouldn't believe how cheap it was years ago. I don't know if they still do - but they used to be VERY generous when they cut the fabric. I was very spoiled and when I moved back to NJ, it was tough to get used to Joann's giving you no more than one extra thread when they cut their material. I'm heading back up to Ogunquit in July and plan to make Marden's one of my stops!
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Marden's is where I buy 95% of my fabric. They also have another Marden's located in Scarborough (just down the street from the Maine Mall in South Portland). Can't beat their prices.
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I LOVE MARDEN'S.!!! GO MOSTLY TO THE ONE IN WATERVILLE. HAVE BEEN TO THE ELLSWORTH AND AUBURN AND SCARBORO ONES AND ALL ARE GREAT!!!!! Can't beat their prices. They have good yarn prices also. ALTHOUGH I WAS AT THE YARD GOODS CENTER IN WATERVILLE, QUILT SHOP TODAY AND THEY HAD SOME REALLY GOOD SALES ON FABRICS FOR THE SHOP HOP. SOME ON THE SALE BIN OUTSIDE WERE 3.59 A YD AND INSIDE THEY HAD A GOOD SELECTION OF 5.98-7.98.
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All us "Mainers' should make a point of meeting someday at a specific Mardens! wouldnt that be fun? and maybe we would get the 20% discount LOL
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Originally Posted by whinnytoo
All us "Mainers' should make a point of meeting someday at a specific Mardens! wouldnt that be fun? and maybe we would get the 20% discount LOL
That sounds like a plan to me, lets do it! :) |
when and where????? Im ready~
Originally Posted by patchitpat
Originally Posted by whinnytoo
All us "Mainers' should make a point of meeting someday at a specific Mardens! wouldnt that be fun? and maybe we would get the 20% discount LOL
That sounds like a plan to me, lets do it! :) |
WHAT A GOOD IDEA!!!! Now to try to get it together. LOL
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well, for instance, what if we say May 21st, Waterville Mardens, noontime? or is another date/location better?
Im not sure where most of us 'mainers' live who are on this board........ lets hear ideas from others. This will be fun! |
Anytime works with me as long as it is not before May 8th. Thats my daughters wedding day and I'm tied up till then :)
Maybe we can all meet at Pizza hut as it would be easier to find each other, they have a buffet at lunchtime and they have large tables to put together? Just a thought. I'd love to get more than 6 of us and get the 20% off but if we had 12 would we get 40% hahahaha dreamin again `````````````````` |
I love Mardens. I heard about the store from a quilting friend several years ago. I live in MA and we usually go up to Maine twice a year and I always stock up on fabric at Mardens. Such good prices and the fabric is name brands. I also got two good quality jackets there for $12.00/ea.
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Originally Posted by whinnytoo
All us "Mainers' should make a point of meeting someday at a specific Mardens! wouldnt that be fun? and maybe we would get the 20% discount LOL
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Oh Im loving this already! Everyone is welcome, we will show Mardens what true fabricaholics can do LOL
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Originally Posted by whinnytoo
well, for instance, what if we say May 21st, Waterville Mardens, noontime? or is another date/location better?
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That would be a stretch for me, but it might work for the gals in that area?
Im open to Waterville, Ellsworth, Brewer, Lewiston or Scarborough
Originally Posted by mommamac
Originally Posted by whinnytoo
well, for instance, what if we say May 21st, Waterville Mardens, noontime? or is another date/location better?
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Originally Posted by patchitpat
Anytime works with me as long as it is not before May 8th. Thats my daughters wedding day and I'm tied up till then :)
Maybe we can all meet at Pizza hut as it would be easier to find each other, they have a buffet at lunchtime and they have large tables to put together? Just a thought. I'd love to get more than 6 of us and get the 20% off but if we had 12 would we get 40% hahahaha dreamin again `````````````````` |
It will be hard to get everyone together but if we say we can do it every 4 or 5 weeks, then if someone can't make it to one they might the other time and so on. I think it would be a great idea. :thumbup: :thumbup: :lol:
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When I go to New Brunswick, Canada we go over to Maine and Marden's is the best place to go for fabric. Love it!!
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I live in Lisbon and Watervile or anyplace not to far north is good for me!!! My grandaughter lives in Ellsworth so Brewer, Ellsworth, or any other ones south of these would be good for me.
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Originally Posted by BarbZ
Originally Posted by patchitpat
Anytime works with me as long as it is not before May 8th. Thats my daughters wedding day and I'm tied up till then :)
Maybe we can all meet at Pizza hut as it would be easier to find each other, they have a buffet at lunchtime and they have large tables to put together? Just a thought. I'd love to get more than 6 of us and get the 20% off but if we had 12 would we get 40% hahahaha dreamin again `````````````````` |
[quote=patchitpat]
Originally Posted by BarbZ
I'd love to get more than 6 of us and get the 20% off but if we had 12 would we get 40% hahahaha dreamin again ``````````````````
Guess I worded that wrong LOL, I won't be available till after May 8th but if you can all get together before then go for it, I will catch up with the next one. Sorry to sound greedy LOL |
[quote=mommamac]
Originally Posted by patchitpat
Originally Posted by BarbZ
I'd love to get more than 6 of us and get the 20% off but if we had 12 would we get 40% hahahaha dreamin again ``````````````````
Guess I worded that wrong LOL, I won't be available till after May 8th but if you can all get together before then go for it, I will catch up with the next one. Sorry to sound greedy LOL |
I love Marden's. They do not sell on line. They are a Maine chain and buy surplus but also have good suppliers for things like fabric. They sell everything from soup to nuts, furniture, clothing, dishes the list goes on & on. You never know what you will find at a Mardens.
I stock up and bring fabric south in the winter as it is so expensive down here. Headed back to Maine tomorrow. Mardens here I come. |
Originally Posted by BarbZ
It will be hard to get everyone together but if we say we can do it every 4 or 5 weeks, then if someone can't make it to one they might the other time and so on. I think it would be a great idea. :thumbup: :thumbup: :lol:
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Originally Posted by bucksprt
I love Marden's. They do not sell on line. They are a Maine chain and buy surplus but also have good suppliers for things like fabric. They sell everything from soup to nuts, furniture, clothing, dishes the list goes on & on. You never know what you will find at a Mardens.
I stock up and bring fabric south in the winter as it is so expensive down here. Headed back to Maine tomorrow. Mardens here I come. |
Marvelous store with many name brand fabrics. Their fabric department is growing each year.
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Yes, I've been to Mardens many times. They happen to be a very good drapery lining account of mine. A couple of years ago, they made the decision to really enlarge their fabric department in all their stores. If you're looking for bargains, definitely make Mardens one of your stops when visiting Maine, and be prepared to spend some time there.
Happy Scissoring, Scissorman |
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