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Kathy Osterby 05-19-2012 08:36 AM

I recently moved from ILL. where my WM was only 10 minutes away to MT where it is now 2 hours drive away! Same goes for quilt shop as she is selling as is the 1 in ILL. I'm beginning to think I jinx quilt shops. I'm ! of those who likes to see fabrics in person before I buy so time will tell how much I sew.

Quilter 65 05-19-2012 09:11 AM

As someone else mentioned, be careful what you wish for. We had several scrapbook stores spring up and then Wal-Mart got into the mix. Now all the other stores are gone and the selection at Wal-Mart is miniscule. I would be afraid that they will drive all LQS out of business. Just my concern and I want the small guys to succeed because of variety, quality, service, etc. Several WM fabric "cutters" haven't got much of a clue. I am sure there are others who do, but the difference is amazing when you can go into a LQS and they will stack up fabrics and help you decide on colors, etc. Also their enthusiasm is just plain contagious.

QuiltingJaguar 05-19-2012 10:05 AM

Our Wal-Mart (Normandy) in Jacksonville, FL: is moving their Fabric Department all around to improve it and adding even more materials by the end of June. Yeah!! Love it...I bought Singer Serger for $207 and it works great.

Old hen 05-19-2012 03:59 PM

If you're looking for an occasional piece of fabric, Walmart may have what you want. My experience is, though, there are never enough coordinated pieces to make an entire project. I do buy flannel for baby blankets at Walmart and Hobby Lobby. Selection is great.

Caswews 05-19-2012 05:24 PM

Wohoo !! Our Wal Mart has really amped up their fabric.. I was in there today buying some material for dresses and wow .. I couldn't believe how its grown !

penski 05-19-2012 09:05 PM

i would not get to excited yet our walmart brought back fabric and the quality is not that great and the prices went up drastically the cheapest i have seen for decent fabic was almost $10.00 a yard i can get the same thing from Joanns ,Hobby Lobby or hancocks using a coupon

frontbeach 05-20-2012 05:07 AM

They are beautiful, I'd like to know how to make one.


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