Where to get fabric as a beginner?
#21
I was thinking that and you beat me to it!
#22
If you're looking for online fabric, I like Keepsake Quilting, Hancock's of Paducah ( which is different than a Hancocks fabric chain store), Virginia Quilter, and The Old Country Store ( in Intercourse, PA, which if you're not from around here is a really peculiarly named town!) if you google any of these, you'll get their websites. Have your credit card ready!
#25
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A hint for online ordering - if you want six yards (continuous) fabric make sure that is what they will send you, otherwise you may get six yards with a seam in it. I will not name names, but it was an online company mentioned in this thread. Speaking from experience. . .
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#27
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Buying fabric at any discount store may be good unless you have a quilting problem then where do you go with you questions. At the LQS you can go back with questions and get the right answers. Only said this because you said you were a beginner.
#28
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No matter where you go you have to check the feel of the fabric. I went to Goodwill the other day and picked up a ladies size 4xl cotton shirt for $1.00 best purchase by far. Had long sleeves with French cuffs and dog-eared collar. The shirt was very full with pleats. Also a men's 3xl with long sleeves and pockets (50cents). Maternity cotton blouse in a large size with pockets and big collar ($1.00). Size 16 seer-sucker dress with a full skirt ($1.50). If there are any stains in any of the pieces I didn't see them. I got a lot of yardage for the price of a yard of some material in some of the stores. Cuffs and collars render nice strips and scraps. I also got a nice surprise when I purchased the blouse with the French cuffs. It had a pocket a long the sides and lo and behold a little pouch with the cuff links. the clerks missed them and so did I till I heard them clink when I threw the shirt into the laundry. So many places to check for good buys.
#29
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I will suggest your local quilt store. To me buying fabric at my local store is like buying fresh strawberries. You can buy strawberries in December and they are good. You can buy them at your farmer's market, fresh picked, in season and they are the sweetest. It's not just the kind of fabric or the selection at your local shop, it's the whole sensory experience. Call it color therapy. I also like the idea of shopping at a locally owned small business.
I've ordered some from connecting threads, but I miss my fix. When I need a fix, off to the local quilt store.
I've ordered some from connecting threads, but I miss my fix. When I need a fix, off to the local quilt store.
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