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Forum: Main
06-07-2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

That is just like our Wal Marts .. I never did...

That is just like our Wal Marts .. I never did buy fabric there as it was as you say, very poor quality, but they were the only place that sold the real Pellon ... I'd go for thread and patterns...
Forum: Main
06-05-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

lolol wanna b THIS Canadian's friend??[/quote] ...

lolol wanna b THIS Canadian's friend??[/quote]


Halifax ..... I'm from there ... am stopping over there mid month when I go east ... LOVE Halifax. :)

Toby
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

Unfortunately I am unable to go to the US. ...

Unfortunately I am unable to go to the US.

Toby
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

I live in BC as well, and I have NEVER paid duty...

I live in BC as well, and I have NEVER paid duty or taxes on quilting fabric from the US yet. I bought from places like Whittles (where I got thimbleberries for $4 a yard US-after shipping and...
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

A few of my friends have and found them great. ...

A few of my friends have and found them great.

Toby
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

My husband and I have gone to Calgary a couple of...

My husband and I have gone to Calgary a couple of times to see concerts .. we stayed at the Palliser as my brother worked there, however he's now here in Vancouver ..

I know a lot of friends have...
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

I do think there is a place for hand me downs...

I do think there is a place for hand me downs definitely (I speak as someone who is from a family of 8 boys and 6 girls and a seamstress mother) .. I have gone to consignment shops and bought a...
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

Yes, I probably could however I've always lived...

Yes, I probably could however I've always lived in Canada so I've never known any other prices for fabrics and I dont mind paying ... when I lived in NL I had to order my mohair for my teddy bears...
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

I hear there are good shops over that way, about...

I hear there are good shops over that way, about five ..
unfortunately I am unable to travel to the US.

Toby
Forum: Main
06-04-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

My main reason for not ordering online is because...

My main reason for not ordering online is because I don't buy cotton .. if I were a quilter or used cottons for my bags, I may .. but when I inquired with a US company about shipping for 2 yds of...
Forum: Main
06-03-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

Shipping is costly when it's coming to Canada ......

Shipping is costly when it's coming to Canada ... it isn't even worth it for me to order from the US ... if I pay $30.00 a meter for fabric here (which I do because I very seldom buy cotton, only...
Forum: Main
06-03-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

When I lived in Newfoundland I was making mohair...

When I lived in Newfoundland I was making mohair bears and a friend in NJ and I decided to do an exchange .. I sent her a bear I made that was valued at about $100. thru Canada Post .. she got it...
Forum: Main
06-03-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

I won't be outside the city at all as I'll be...

I won't be outside the city at all as I'll be there only for four days .. my mom is in a retirement home in Paradise so I will try that one you mentioned and my daughter lives in Airport Heights .....
Forum: Main
06-03-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

That would be great ... what area do you visit? ...

That would be great ... what area do you visit?

Toby
Forum: Main
06-03-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

If you were going to be in this area longer I'd...

If you were going to be in this area longer I'd say we meet for some fabric chat :)

Toby
Forum: Main
06-03-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

What part of NL are you in Mamagus? I will be in...

What part of NL are you in Mamagus? I will be in St. John's mid June and know absolutely NO one there who sews!! I lived there for 18 yrs and have been in BC for 5 1/2 .. going to visit my daughter...
Forum: Main
06-02-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

I dont even bother ... by the time we pay the...

I dont even bother ... by the time we pay the conversion (if there is any) and the tax, plus duty (depending on how THEY choose to send it), it doesn't save that much ... if I could go across to WA...
Forum: Main
06-02-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

That is probably why I don't quilt .. I make bags...

That is probably why I don't quilt .. I make bags ... I hardly have any cotton at all ... we are expecting our third grandson (first baby for oldest girl) in August and I am hoping to do a small...
Forum: Main
06-02-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

The one place in Vancouver where fabric IS...

The one place in Vancouver where fabric IS inexpensive is in Little India or any of the East Indian cloth houses .. however, they aren't geared to quilters but for chiffons, organzas and georgettes,...
Forum: Main
06-02-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,088
Posted By MrsColumbo

I live in BC and yes, our prices are a lot higher...

I live in BC and yes, our prices are a lot higher than what you pay in the US .. I moved here from the East Coast (of Canada, in Newfoundland where I spent 18 yrs) 5 1/2 years ago and it's even...
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