My flannel stash from Joann's
 

Hubby and I decided to to take advantage of Joann's Black Friday Sale! The closest one to us is a little over 90 miles. We made it there by 5:45, the line waiting wasn't that bad thank goodness, BUT the line at the cutting counter more than made up for it! You know what though, I loved it! We are planning for it again next year! :)
We spent $283.00 on flannel and saved.................................drum roll please $917.00!
I sent pictures to friends and they stated I have a mini Joann's in my home, not quite but I hope by this time next year I will! lol

Wow!!! That should keep you busy and out of trouble for awhile! :) Are you planning to make lots and lots of rag quilts?

Good Shopping!! What are your plans for your flannel stash?

Holy cow moly!

Mainly rag quilts, but I'm thinking a couple of flannel quilts, IF I can build up enough courage to do so.

Wow! You came out great!

Oh wow!!! I'm envious!!! That is alot of flannel at a super good price!!! Congrats on your score!!!

Wow that's a lot of flannel!! Whatcha makin??

WOW. You probably know this but...when you prewash make sure that you don't put different colors together. I made the mistake of washing two smaller pieces together just to fill up the machine. I ended up going back and getting more flannel as I couldn't get the lint from the neon green off the blue. I will use a lint roller but it will take a lot of time. Learn something new every day. Have fun with all your fabric. I love to back my quilts with flannel. BrendaK

When you pre-wash, cut the corners to control the raveling in the washer, I was really surprised at how well that works~

I luckily have a Joann near me. I was there at 5am and made lots of new friends while waiting in line. My flannel stash doesn't compare with yours, though. This stuff makes the best rag quilts!

Great buy! I bought a lot of flannel last summer when it went on sale for 1.00 a yard at Hancocks clean sweep sale. I have been using it for backing on my quilts and I love they way they turn out, looks double sided and makes them softer and snugglier, especially the ones for children.

Great buy, you'll be busy and warm.

Great buy! That is our one stop on Black Friday that we actually wait in line for! I didn't get near what you did but I did go back up last night and grab some more. Figured I could make me some pajama bottoms cheaper than what I could buy them. One thing I have noticed in all my years of Black Friday shopping - Joann's is the best as far as friendliness of the customers. Everyone was helping each other out - laughing while we were standing in line - sharing coffee, etc.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh the ol debate, to wash or not wash. At one point I was washing, then I read others who waits until after the quilt is completed, so I don't prewash. Now with all of this fabric, I don't know.
My first rag quilt I made, I ddn't prewash, but after reading info on the washing, I prewashed for my second quilt. Now on my 3rd quilt, I didn't prewash, as I was back to reading about those who do not. Oh boy, I'm so confused! lol

congrats! such a deal!!!

I've made about 8 rag quilts from Joannes flannel and I have to say I've not been really thrilled. This is just an FYI..not a criticism. But, it pills terribly. After all the work of prewashing(you'd think the fabric would pill and be done with it at that phase) and then making the quilt, the wash to get it to rag makes the quilts come out looking all messy and pilled. I've had to spend as much as an hour on each one with a lint brush or picking the pills off by hand. I also bought at a Black Friday and thought it was a great deal. But, I've learned the quality manufacturer fabric doesn't pill this way. So, just know that you'll be spending quite a bit of time doing clean-up on this fabric:< Which may be worth the saving to you....just letting you know in advance!

Wow , was there anything left of the shelves? I think you are set for a little while.

Believe it or not, I didn't even make a dent! lol Flannel was very well stocked.

Don't want to sound ignorant here, but what is "pills"?

I don't pre wash flannel for rag quilts..I think they come out better if you dont.... Just my opinion:)

Way to go! I went to JoAnns yesterday and scored! Bought warm & natural at 50% off plus the 25% off total purchase. And of course there were other items too! Saved over $300! It's the only way to get things in today's market. They had a great sale this weekend! Have fun with all the flannel!

Very Nice Job! I though my mother went overboard when she save $466.66 on her Black Friday Flannel stash!
She makes sets of Baby Receiving Blankets, Burp towels & Bibs out of hers.

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice stash. Flannel is my favorite fabric

I have used this flannel for many quilts and never had any problems with pilling - Love it . Although I didn't buy near as much as you I did get some , wish I had thought to grab more of the solids :( But wait there is always next year LOL

Pilling is the little fabric balls that can appear on fabric after washing. Have seen it on cotton clothing and on wool sweaters. Don't know if the term is something regional or universal.

Heh Sharon TX: I work for a general surgeon. Give me a call on Monday if you and hubby need hernia surgery booked after lugging around all that flannel. That's some serious poundage. Congrats on your landfall.

hahaha. that's funny but that was quite some flannel haul. i'm thinking they may need back surgery.

yu did great have fun making rag quilts

Like you, we live 90 miles from the nearest JoAnns and I made it there as well. But next year I'm getting a room up there so I can get some sleep!

I too was waiting in line with my flannel, not as much as you for sure. I must say, I saw some that I had used in a quilt about a year ago. The tan flannel thats mottled. I bought some. When I brought it home I noticed (what I usualy notice in the store) Well...the quailty is lesser than a year ago. I think it will be ok though....however. I would not wash this flannel before..nope nope. Its just not stable. I think you will be borrowing trouble. Add to that the fact that flannel shrinks more than regular cotton fabric I think you will be asking for trouble.

What a shopping spree - did you leave any on the shelves? LOL That should keep you out of trouble in 2012!

THanks for the tip, just bought some of the flannel yesterday so that tip will come in handy today.

Wow! Looks like you're gonna be busy! :)

Wow what a haul!!

WOW!! ThATs a lot of flannel. Happy sewing.

Looks like you got some nice flannel there. Have fun making your rag quilts...........you've got enough fabric to make many, many, many of them. You really scored on that deal!!

WOW - congratulations on your stamina to face the crowds after driving 90 miles, and you did save a great deal of money. Looking forward to seeing all those quilts when you make them.