ThayerRags

Oh yes, Double Knit! We have some that was in the store when we bought it, and some that has been given to us that came from local Estates. Some of the former Seamstresses around here had large stashes of it. We have it in our $1/yard section. Every once in a while someone comes in looking for some for a project.

It’s still available new, and I think sometimes it’s called “Sports Knit” these days. It works well for table coverings when you need to cover a lot of tables for an event.

CD in Oklahoma

Toni-in-Texas

Double knits still makes the best picnic quilts and play mats for toddlers. I tied the ones I've made and they are almost indestructible, too.

Tinabug

I remember the Penny's store in TX. It had the mezzanine as well, and dark wood floors, and the measuring machine. Fun memories. Thanks.

mhansen6

I bought fabric from Greenbaums in Salem, Oregon. It is now called Greenbaum's Quilted Forest. I don't know that it is the same owners, but they are in the same place they always were when I was young. Oh my that was 40 years ago.

drgranny

The very first time I bought fabric was at Woolworth or Wackers, can't remember which. It was red/whit check and was fifty cents a yard.

Tinabug

Hi drgranny, where in West Texas? I'm a West Texan. Grew up on a big 'ol ranch between Van Horn & Sierra Blanco. Lived for many years in San Angelo. I remember getting fabric 3yds/$1.00. Imagine that!

drgranny

Slaton. SE of Lubbock.

teacherbailey

Bought my first fabrics at KMart and Zayre's. Bought my favorites for my all-time favorite quilt top at Piece Goods Shop, a chain that had a few stores in Atlanta in the early/mid 1980's.

hairquilt

Oh Lordy what a memory you triggered. I remember those things too. Mom shopped at Blass-Dillards now in the basement. I remember flatfolds & the measurings> Shopped at Wests also. All stacked on tables. Thanks for this thread!

Tinabodina

Boy, did you bring back memories. I thought I was to old to remember those meters.