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01-18-2011, 06:30 PM
#21
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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.
01-18-2011, 06:34 PM
#22
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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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01-18-2011, 07:27 PM
#25
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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.
01-19-2011, 02:54 AM
#26
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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.
01-19-2011, 03:21 AM
#27
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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!)
01-19-2011, 04:29 AM
#29
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Are Walmart is shutting down the fabric dept too. I really like ALOT of their fabric!
01-19-2011, 04:32 AM
#30
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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!
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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