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12-01-2010, 06:46 PM

stitchinwitch

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on some web site today I read that the shelf life of fabric is only 6-12 months. Does anyone know anything about this? Does that mean that the clock starts ticking when it is in the shop?.................I must really be in trouble........... :shock:

12-01-2010, 06:47 PM

amma

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Must be some kind of average for a LQS, sure doesn't apply to most of us LOL :D:D:D

12-01-2010, 06:52 PM

thimblebug6000

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Maybe it's the "shelf life" for the designer fabric at that moment?

12-01-2010, 06:53 PM

cathyvv

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Shelf life in a LQS ends when a piece of fabric is sold. But shelf life never expires once it gets home!

12-01-2010, 07:02 PM

sueisallaboutquilts

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My fabric shelves have a very long life!!!
Never heard that one :)

12-01-2010, 07:10 PM

Renee110

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never heard of that. I need to go tell my old 100 year old quilts that they have expired...

12-01-2010, 07:18 PM

nativetexan

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I know fusible does. stores keep it so long sometimes i've bought some only to find it no longer fuses well.

12-01-2010, 07:22 PM

lclang

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As long as fabric is clean and dry it should be good. I have fabric that my mother had years ago and it is still very strong and I will continue to use it.