fktsewing

I was there when they opened---have not seen so many women in one place in years, but it was fun. Everyone was picking flannels & fleece and sharing when their cut was done. They even opened a line just for those with only 3 or less items to cut (that was not me)and everyone was chatting and trading information. I was terribly excited to see that there were a lot of ladies buying the flannel for making donation quilts.
In these rough times, it warmed my heart to see so many helping others. I got flannel for 5 pairs of pajama bottoms, 2 for robes for my great nieces,1 for a quilt for my sweet dog, and a couple to add to what I have for donation quilts. Also got some white serger thread, 4 pkgs of quilt batting for donation quilts, some thread and a couple of pieces of cotton fabric. Total cost was $50.00 but when I showed DH that I had saved over $150 he was thrilled. It was so nice to go and just take my time for a change. Hope you all had a great day too!!

Rose Hall

I think they call it Black Friday because some retailers know they will finally be out of the "red" for the year and in the "black". Something like that anyway--I've never worked retail.
Rose Hall

Knot Sew

I didn't even go to Joanns.... I bought a lot 2 years ago at .99 cents a yard and still have a lot left lol........

I have learned that most of my stash sets and I buy new stuff for my projects.....I have donated a lot of it lately and am trying to use it more...I just want more sewing room and all the crates and shelves don't help....but it was a great sale...I read the flyer :wink: ;) ;-)

Pzazz

Rose...you are correct. It has traditionally been the day that pulls retailers out of the red, however, it seems that even Black Friday sales are having a hard time doing that for some retailers the last few years. :(

punkinsmom

I went at 8 AM Black Friday and they had sold out of the things i wanted as they opened at 6 AM. Oh well I guess it wasn't ment to be. Me and my money came home together. :thumbup:

jewelps

i think they call it black friday because a lot of people get black eyes trying to get the item they want

Quilter2B

LOL; I try to stay away but this year I was close enough to a large Joanne's (and had some extra funds) I just had to go. I can remember stories my father used to tell me about all the "old ladies" who would fight over that last sweater on the table. My oh my.