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irishrose 01-18-2011 06:30 PM

If I wanted a fabric from WM, I would buy a small amount and wash it before buying very much. I got burned on a golden tan blender VIP fabric. It felt good until washed the sizing out, then I had to interface it in order to use it. The David's Textiles washed up fine, as has a black with a white rose from the $4.97 rack. Does anyone have the black/red Misty Rose from David's Textiles they'd like to sell? I hate to give up when I have all the others for the Misty Rose quilt.

MaryStoaks 01-18-2011 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by clem55
Poor Walmart! Do you think they have any idea how their products are looked down on by so many people? I shop there, and shop there often, and I can"t say I'Ve been sorry about anything I bought. I use my own good judgement about the products I buy. If I feel it isn't any good, I don't buy. I buy clothing for myself once in awhile, clothing for my little grandchildren, and shop there for some grocery . I"ve even bought fabric there many times, and I've never felt it was cheap, cheaper . yes, but not every piece is worthless. Trust your own judgement!! I've made quilts from quilt shops that faded out something terrible in a very short time, and it sure wasn't cheap! I don't own stock ( wish I did!), I just think they get bashed a little too much here.Just my opinion.


My thoughts exactly!

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sewnsewer2 01-18-2011 06:36 PM

There is nothing wrong with walmart fabric in my opinion. I do look for the thicker fabrics tho.

littlehud 01-18-2011 07:21 PM

Before our Wal Mart stopped selling fabric I would buy there. There were some very nice fabric and I had no problem with them.

LivelyLady 01-18-2011 07:27 PM


Originally Posted by lalaland
I've had real good luck with Walmart fabric, some of it's kind of crummy, but then other stores have some crummy fabric too. Just feel it up - best way to know if you are getting the good, the bad, or the ugly.

Same here. I have seen a lot of crummy fabric at other stores for 6.99 to 8.99 a yard.

Joy Higdon 01-19-2011 02:54 AM

I was just in my local Wal-Mart fabric department. I had just purchased blacks & white prints for a quilt at Joann's. The identical fabrics at Wal-Mart were $2.47 yd. I paid MUCH more at Joann's for the exact same fabric. Needless to say, I was sick.

sew wishful 01-19-2011 03:21 AM

I also buy my fabric at Walmart. I would not be quilting if I had to pay the prices at LQS around here. JoAnns is even cheaper than the LQS. I also check the quality before I buy it. I've been disappointed in the flannel selection at the closest Walmart, but it I travel another 30 miles I can usually find what I'm after. (Actually, Goodwill mens shirts are good quality flannel if you just need a small amount or if you want to throw in a contrast!)

sand344 01-19-2011 04:28 AM

Yes, our Walmart closed out their one of three fabric dept's and of course its the closest one to me. I surely do miss it. :cry: :(

laurlync 01-19-2011 04:29 AM


Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Are Walmart is shutting down the fabric dept too. I really like ALOT of their fabric!

We were told last year that our Walmart would be shutting down the fabric department in February 2011. I was in there the other day buying fabric they had on clearance and asked it it was marked down because they were closing and was told they will be keeping the department. They were just making room for new fabrics. I was thrilled!!!

chairjogger 01-19-2011 04:32 AM

I think it is funny. a year ago or more JoAnn Fabrics swore their fabric was NOT WALMART quality.. then they started stocking some of it after our walmart quit selliing.. at JoAnns prices.
It is a mix.. some is good quality. .use your judgment on thread count and enjoy your chance while you can!


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