No More Batting at Michael's????
04-26-2011, 12:58 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by Debbie C
I just came from my local WalMart here on Long Island and was thrilled! They have completely re-vamped their sewing department with quilt-friendly patterns (yay!). I got fabrics for $2 and under, batting for queen/king for $7 and a BIG new rotary cutting pad for $9. I am a happy quilter
04-26-2011, 01:08 PM
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I went to the one in Middle Island. The salesclerk showed me some unadvertised specials - but that was the regular price on the cutting board. They have hundreds of bolts of fabrics plus the 'discounted $1 and $1.50/yard" fabric.
Hi Debbie C! I'm in Lake Grove. Which Walmart do you go to? The one I go to in Centereach only has the terrible pre-cuts and a few notions.
Originally Posted by AFQSinc
Originally Posted by Debbie C
I just came from my local WalMart here on Long Island and was thrilled! They have completely re-vamped their sewing department with quilt-friendly patterns (yay!). I got fabrics for $2 and under, batting for queen/king for $7 and a BIG new rotary cutting pad for $9. I am a happy quilter
04-26-2011, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
That's exactly why I stepped up my stockpiling of cotton batting! I guess I'd better start hunting around at Joann and elsewhere before it completely disappears! Starting to panic.
04-26-2011, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
If they quit making 100% cotton batting I will quit quilting and find another hobby! I can NOT stand the feel of other batting on my hands (snob? yes!). sad but true!
04-26-2011, 06:22 PM
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if worse comes to worst, I will start buying lightweight blankets in lieu of the disappearing batting!
Try wool. I've recently made some quilts with wool batting and I LOVE IT!! Beautiful loft, drapes wonderfully, and much lighter than cotton.
Originally Posted by Delilah
Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
If they quit making 100% cotton batting I will quit quilting and find another hobby! I can NOT stand the feel of other batting on my hands (snob? yes!). sad but true!
04-26-2011, 06:34 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by Debbie C
if worse comes to worst, I will start buying lightweight blankets in lieu of the disappearing batting!
Originally Posted by Delilah
Try wool. I've recently made some quilts with wool batting and I LOVE IT!! Beautiful loft, drapes wonderfully, and much lighter than cotton.
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