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Old 05-07-2009, 09:53 AM
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Big Sign at Wal-mart 50% off!!!!!! Anything on a bolt, sewing notions,

etc. Bought a lot for a little (relatively) I think they are making a

big mistake closing the fabric department. Those of us who do a lot of

community projects generally don't shop in the quilt stores. I really

hope the closing of the fabric dept. doesn't have a trickle down effect

on our charitable organizations.
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Old 05-07-2009, 10:32 AM
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I went to my local WalMart yesterday just in case they decided to close that one down too -- nothing was marked down except for the fat quarters (to $1). So hopefully, mine isn't on the "list" yet!!

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Old 05-07-2009, 10:34 AM
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the state of the economy in its entire is having a trickle down effect on charities.

people just don't have lots of disposable cash any longer.
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Old 05-07-2009, 07:39 PM
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It's so sad. Just when the charities need help the most.
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Old 05-07-2009, 08:38 PM
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I called my local WalMart to ask them if they were closing out their fabric department.

This is what I was told: The stores that are scheduled for a remodel will no longer have their fabric department.

The FABRIC is my main reason for shopping at WalMart.

I buy other stuff there, too, but at this stage of my life, the main things I stop for are: Gas, food, and fabric and personal maintenance items - and the only makeup I use is lipstick about once a month.



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Old 05-08-2009, 04:36 AM
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The local Wal-mart here just did a remodel last summer and they still have their fabric department. It not quilt as large as it used to be but at least its still there.
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Old 05-08-2009, 04:59 AM
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My local Walmart is still safe, they did their remodel last summer too. They still have a fairly large selection of material.
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Old 05-09-2009, 05:25 AM
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My walmart also had a price roll back for fat quarters.....I thinks its because joanns hAS THEIRS ON SALE A LOT FOR .99 ..I wouldn't buy them before :wink:
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Old 05-09-2009, 05:45 AM
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I don't think they think ahead....I did alot of material buying for charity quilts...the QSF I used for my own quilts. What do they know, probably a committee of men
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Where are you at?
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