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Old 08-14-2012, 04:36 AM
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You were thinking this is too good of a deal to pass up!
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Old 08-14-2012, 05:25 AM
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LOL! I bought tons of fabric while I was still working. Now I have retired and it's wonderful to have that stash to fall back on. I say, "Get it while you can, girls. Keep on collecting!"
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Old 08-14-2012, 05:42 AM
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What a great deal! Lucky you...
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:22 AM
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I'm new at this and wondering. "what are comic book boards???
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:53 AM
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What an awesome find!! I think I'll be staking out Craig's List today lol can't wait to see some pics of your newfound stash
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:56 AM
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I too buy fabric happily because when I retire I probably won't be able to afford it. Seriously, now it's gone up to about $10.50 a yard, so in 4 years or so, think about how expensive it will then be. I should start going to garage sales now.!
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:59 AM
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I know it is overwhelming but it is a good in the long run. Maybe just sort it in stacks for now.
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:46 AM
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I have bought trash bags full of scraps before. I personally would never iron all that fabric, it will wrinkle when you put it away. Here is my suggestion: Put some of the fabric in the dryer with a wet towel to get most of the major wrinkles out of it and then fold it up on the shelf till you use it. You were very smart to buy that fabric. I am using mine in scrap quilts and when fabric is now at least $10 a yard in a LQS, I feel very lucky. I used small pieces about 10 x 10 to make a cat quilt that turned out darling, just think of what you can make . Lucky you.
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:28 AM
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I too have bought a large quanity from a certain individual I think it took me atleast 2 weeks to wash and iron all the fabric- but in the end it was worth it.
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:31 AM
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I always refered to those retirement or someday fabrics as my "401S" for stash - still occasionally need to dip into my 401K to add to my 401S. Luckily I'm not running out of either one.
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