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PattyS 06-28-2010 06:43 PM

I have a lady near me that use to own a fabric shop and closed it about 5-10 years ago and has the fabric in her home where she sold it. Now she wants to sell it all but I am a little concerned about the age. It was quality name fabric so may be ok. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

jljack 06-28-2010 06:48 PM

No problems with this fabric. The good cotton, and even the not so good cotton (i.e. feed sacks from the 1930s) do very well aging wise. I wouldn't have any concerns about buying it.

amma 06-28-2010 06:49 PM

As long as it has been stored well, I wouldn't have any concerns buying it :D:D:D

DebraK 06-28-2010 06:50 PM

depends how it was stored. I've had fabric rip very easily due to ageing in less than desirable conditions. a neighbor gave it to me. I kind of give things a little tear test now when someone gives me stuff, before I use it in a quilt.

littlehud 06-28-2010 06:58 PM

I hope she is selling it at a good price. :-D

Maride 06-28-2010 07:23 PM

If it was good fabric to start with, it will be fine.

ghostrider 06-28-2010 07:39 PM

It would easily last that long in a quilt, so I wouldn't worry about it at all.

CAROLJ 06-28-2010 07:49 PM

Watch for fading or yellowing. I bought fabric recently and the bottom pieces that sat on the plastic container had yellowed and where it creased it had faded.

sharon b 06-28-2010 07:50 PM

Just check to see how she stored it... make sure that there is no moisture damage and you are fine :lol:

Happy Shopping :mrgreen:

CarrieAnne 06-28-2010 07:56 PM

Hope you get a great deal!


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