Sheila Elaine

Hello, I'm another lurker and have read the board for quite some time. I was on once before, but decided to withdraw. I've been PM'ing with Rhonds W and this is sparking my interest in quilting again. My present delimea is I can't find reasonably priced 1930's prints for my Sonbonnet Sue Doll Quilts. range $3 - $5 on Internet. I want to cut out blocks and have them lined up to take to the hospital for my upcoming surgery July 14th for knee replacements & then Rehab Facility for a few days. Any help will be greatly appreciated as I don't have long for the mail to reach me. Apparently what I had was in a bag I gave my neighbor for her sister, or I've thrown out my small prints by accident. I have to get organized so when I come home I can get to my projects. Right now things look like a strom came through. I've been finishing UFO's as my Sewing business is down right now because of Summer Vacations. Thanks. 8)

Lacelady

Have you tried www.thousandsofbolts.com? The site is good, though I haven't been able to order from here in Ireland, so I am a frustrated wannabe purchaser.

lyndawn

I found some deals on ebay. the last one's I bought I got 25 fq for $25. I've also gotten 50 fq for about $50. It's a good place to check out anyway.

Lynette

zennia

www.quiltshops.com is a fun place to search. I found some at Stitch-N-Frame and at Strawberry patches. Strawberry Patches has some for $4.00 per.

Sheila Elaine

I just checked them out & 1930's are $2.50/FQ. Gonna keep checking. Thanks for the link & I'm sorry you can't order from there. I know in Ireland, UK & other places it's hard to order.

Sheila Elaine

Since I'm pressed for time, I'd rather buy from an individual on the QB or a shop, so I know I'm getting quality for this particular project. Thanks for the link.

Rose Marie

Connecting threads has a line of 1930 fabric and they only charge 5.96 a yard for all their fabric.
http://connectingthreads.com

Sheila Elaine

Thanks Rose Marie. Mama's Cottons2 is nice. I found a Jelly Roll that will be mailed by an individual next week, so I'll see how far I get with it, then maybe I'll have time to rush order before I go in & if not, can order when I get back home. Everyone here has been so helpful...super!

BellaBoo

I would suggest buying a fat quarter pack of the 30's prints. You will get a variety. It won't be $3 a yard anywhere! unless you may find some on Ebay.
My aunt hasn't bought fabric in years and she about fainted when she went with me to a quilt shop! She was use to paying $2.50 a yard for the really good stuff. :shock: She loved the Jelly Rolls, charm packs and fat quarters. She said that was the way to buy fabric.

Sheila Elaine

I agree with your Aunt. I buy 5 or 6 yds of fabric I think will make good backs for lap quilts or doll quilts. Unless I know the person I'm working for, I ask that they bring all their supplies. I'm several miles from nearest city & can't stop to make fabric run to Wal-Mart or Local Fabric Outlet. Everything except Wal-Mart closes at 5 or 6pm. They're getting in a few FQ's at the local Wal-Mart. Guess I need to go see if they have any Aunt Grace or other 1930's.