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Mickie612 08-14-2011 11:06 AM

Was in our Walmart, Peachtree City Ga and they were setting up the fabric dept about 2 weeks ago. Have not been back but hearing good things from others.

cinnya 08-14-2011 11:17 AM


Originally Posted by JUNEC
I found 2 bags of batting at 1 of our Walmarts for $5.00 the other day - they were clearancing some of their charms packages for $2.50 - which always makes me nervous

If you really want to know what your store is doing, talk to your STORE MANAGER.
His/her name is posted by the service desk..That is what I did a couple of months ago. He told me ours will get back the fabric around august at the next remodel.
I got tired of getting 5 different answers from other people working on the floor and checkouts. I don't think they no anymore than we do.

brendadawg 08-14-2011 11:30 AM

We had the same thing going on at my Walmart. Got 3 yards of 108" backing for $5l. Bought 3 packs then. Went back to get more and someone beat me to it. Might have to take a Walmart roadtrip! :)

Drew 08-14-2011 11:38 AM

I'll have to check out the batting at my Walmart. On a sad note I know the electronics manager at Walmart and asked her about fabric coming back. She said No. Her department has "taken over" the fabric department. There's another remodeling being done soon. I told her about other stores getting theirs back. She did say that quite often her sales associates had to go over to cut fabric when it was there.

madamekelly 08-14-2011 12:00 PM


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.....

Good news is, you can use a computer. Find great deals, many with free or cheap shipping.

cinnya 08-14-2011 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by Drew
I'll have to check out the batting at my Walmart. On a sad note I know the electronics manager at Walmart and asked her about fabric coming back. She said No. Her department has "taken over" the fabric department. There's another remodeling being done soon. I told her about other stores getting theirs back. She did say that quite often her sales associates had to go over to cut fabric when it was there.

This is how ours was ,a huge electronics dept. and one little aisle with precuts.
If yours has another remodel planned ,I bet it is for a fabric dept.
That is what is happening in ours.

craftygma 08-14-2011 03:32 PM

I stopped by a walmart in the Buffalo,ny area and was surprised they were stocking fabric. mabe more will.

Jenniwren 08-14-2011 10:20 PM

Lucky you wish we had Wal-Mart in Australia, have been to a few when in USA, think they are awesome

Amythyst02 08-14-2011 10:33 PM

We have fabric back in our Wal Mart, although its not alot, but much better than before. Now if they would just keep someone around to cut fabric. The last time I was there, I waited around 10+ mins, and the store Asst Mgr walked by and asked if I needed help. Told him I sure did, they had called for someone a couple of times. He cut my fabric for me, and did a fine job : )

wanda lou 08-14-2011 10:40 PM

i will check out Walmart first thing in the morning.

Homemother 08-15-2011 05:38 AM

FEEEEEELLLSSSSS so good, doesn't it? Congrats!!!

Nancy Ingham 08-15-2011 06:36 AM

Congrats...I am so happy for you! Thanks for the information as I will have to check out our Walmart to see if there are any bargins.

mojo11 08-15-2011 08:26 AM

Good for you. Are you going back for more? LOL

misseva 08-15-2011 10:01 AM

Congrats on your find. I love our WM in Newport, AR.

lvaughan 08-15-2011 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by cinnya

Originally Posted by PATTIESPEARL
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.

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:):)

I went and got 6 battings, three for me and three for my sister. They still had about 10 left. Only the full size is marked down, they had a 115" square and the baby size at full price still. I also got three of the fleece kits, where you tie the front and back, for $5.00.

Are you telling me that the west side (Lawton) Walmart is getting fabric back?

cinnya 08-16-2011 12:44 AM


Originally Posted by lvaughan

Originally Posted by cinnya

Originally Posted by PATTIESPEARL
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.

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:):)

I went and got 6 battings, three for me and three for my sister. They still had about 10 left. Only the full size is marked down, they had a 115" square and the baby size at full price still. I also got three of the fleece kits, where you tie the front and back, for $5.00.

Are you telling me that the west side (Lawton) Walmart is getting fabric back?

Boy are you up late ,lol.....Yes they are getting the fabric back. I asked their storemanager about 2 months ago and he said it would be done in august. And they are starting to remodel. :-D :-Di just stopped by and got 5 more, didn't know about the fleece..I don't really like to go to walmart at 2:30 in the morning.

dunngriffith 08-16-2011 05:29 PM

When our Wal Mart remodeled, the batting was NOT reduced.:(

TonnieLoree 08-16-2011 05:42 PM


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...

That was my impression too (done deal).

Baker Bear 08-16-2011 05:42 PM

SWEET FIND!

ging10ging 09-10-2011 12:27 PM

love a good buy. sue

wuv2quilt 09-10-2011 01:01 PM

That is a good deal :)

Grannie J 09-10-2011 01:14 PM

Hi Cinnya, thanks for the info on batting at Walmart. I live in Duncan, OK and will check out our Walmart. They may not have a sale on batting now, but I understand the plan is for them to begin remodeling in February, 2012. Hopefully, I can find some good bargains when they start remodeling.

Quilt Mom 09-10-2011 01:20 PM

Great find!


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