sherriequilts

Talk to them, they might work out an accommodation for you. I have a quilt shop that does that for me as I don't go there on Saturday and usually that is their sale day. After all, they sell more stuff that way! Oops! You'll spend more too! Might not be such a good idea!

catrancher

I visit a lot of quilt shops, and it amazes me when they DON'T offer a discount at the end of the bolt. I ask for "x" amount of fabric. Then they find an 1/8 of a yard left and ask me if I want it.

"is there a discount?" I say.

"No," comes the reply.

Then why would I buy more than I asked for???

Such a dumb policy.

debbieumphress

Both our LQS's give the guild members 15% and they also do End of the Bolt Sales, when two yards or less, it's 40% off. I have added to stash this way too, unfortunately too many times. :):)I love end of bolts sales. And it gives me more empty bolts for new fabric to store on.

debbieumphress

JOann's always tells me there's "so much" left and you can have it for 50% off. I always take it. They do that because if it is left all they do is put it in the scrap bins. So I also go around the store and find those that have 2yds or less and get the deals. teehee. Takes time but hey....if it works.

dunster

One of the stores nearby does offer a discount, I think 30%, and JoAnn's offers a discount too (I think only if you're not using a coupon). At other stores I've had clerks ask me if I want the remainder at the same price, even though it may be only a couple of inches. What's with that? Wouldn't it be better to either throw it in (assures customer satisfaction and repeat business) or offer a big discount?

catrancher

My thinking exactly!

scrapykate

one of my LQS give 20% off if you finish the bolt on the 20th of every month. Well, she is closed today but tomorrow she will give 21% if you finish the bolt!!! I love to go when I can but always come out with way more that I really meant to spend. But have always found uses for the material I get or at least have a plan for it, time will tell if it really gets used for that.

Lori S

Mine does not offer a discount. They get every penny out of every bolt. They sell 2.5 inch strips for .60 cents. They are typically the last few inches left on a bolt. The thought is you can make your own jelly roll.

Vanuatu Jill

Joann's still gives the discount of 50% on the remaining fabric on the bolt-even if the fabric is on sale-and you can use the coupon because the coupon is taken at the register, not the cutting table. Most of the 40 or 50% coupons are only good on regular priced fabric, but sometimes (like currently) they have a 20% off entire purchase (sale fabric included). I have done it many times, and NEVER buy unless it is on sale, and always use my coupons to get the most discount available. Yesterday I found a couple fabrics with less than 2 yards-I said I wanted only 1 1/4 yd and got the rest at 50% off-it was only on sale for 25% off, but got the better-than 1/2 yard extra at 50% off-then used the 20% off coupon at the register.

mzzzquilts

There is a wonderful quilt shop in Tecumseh, MI named "The Quilt Patch" that has a room with past season fabrics marked at a discounted price, I think no more than $7.99 a yard (I THINK!). They also have a large quantity of "finish the bolt" at a discount also, but I don't remember the percentage. They have a punch card for frequent shoppers also.