FabStripper

Can you buy that off the bolt? Right now Joanns has a package 90"x108" for $22.49 that's the sale price.

madamekelly

In the area where I live, there are more quilters per capita than in Oregon's largest city. Having said that, our local LQS has moved and enlarged her store twice since I started shopping there. I do buy from her when I can, mostly for small things cause I am broke like that. She must be doing pretty well anyway since she keeps expanding...IMHO

Dolphyngyrl

Onebyone they actually do run lines on different quality fabrics. and I have know people that buy from discount places when they run out of a line only to find it is not the same quality of the same line. There are different levels of goods that they print their lines on which is why discount stores and retail stores can sell them for less. If you are okay with a lesser quality that is fine but people do need to know that cheaper in the same line doesn't necessarily mean the same quality fabric. It is good to know exactly what you are buying so that one is not disappointed when they buy the same thing from 2 online vendors only to find out they are not

joe'smom

Well, the unthinkable has happened. I received an email tonight that my beloved LQS is closing. It's especially sad because I've had back trouble, and haven't been able to get there for a long time. I don't even know if I'll be able to make it to say goodbye to these wonderful ladies. It was so close to my house, that I was able to drive myself there during better back times, but I doubt I will be able to get to the shops that are further away. The owner cited a desire to spend more time with parents and children/grandchildren, rather than financial issues. I was so hoping that someone would take over the store when she decided to quit. So sad.

Cari-in-Oly

I've been saying this for years. I order a lot of notions, interfacings, embroidery stabilizer, and some fabric from Walmart.com. If I don't have a large enough order to get free shipping I have my order sent to the store for pick up. No shipping that way too.

Cari

Wonnie

My question has always been, why is it that some LQS can sell quality fabric for 5.99 a yard while others sell the same fabric for $14.00 a yard???????? We're talking same size stores...same amount of overhead. Is it because we continue to pay the higher prices? I'm all for making a profit but if those selling at a lower price are still making a profit why the need for boosting the prices up so much elsewhere. And, realistically, how often does a normal quilt actually get washed....truthfully. Unless I'm making some intricate quilt or for a gift I'm quite content with JoAnn fabric. My experience has been that they hold up just as well and I have just as much fun making the quilt. As fa.r as a LQS I use the FabricShack.com...staff is lovely, prices good, massive selection. You can, also, order on line.

Geri B

Yes, I agree, Walmart on line has many things at better prices, and I have ordered as the store I frequent is only about 6 miles away. Yesterday I venture out to JAF...which is about 23 miles away..so I don't go often....anyway....store has changed...can't put my finger on it, but things are different...I used to love to find the clearance aisle and rummage...finding a treasure or two most of the time....not this time...smaller selection and prices were not what I consider clearance...so since I was "out for the day" on way back home stopped at a HL.....found what I was looking for, price was better...and their clearance section was fun......just my excitement of the day...yesterday!

Brenda M

I agree with you GEMRM. I was about to put a order in at MSQC and when I factored in the high exchange rate, I had to cancel the order. It is a crazy rate right now. Hope it comes down for Christmas shopping!

Onebyone

I'd rather pay for my own medical needs choosing the Drs. and hospital that are best for me and my family. The lower prices on goods save me enough to pay my premiums. I guess it all equals out in the long run.

EmiliasNana

I almost never patronize Walmart as we have a Meijer just a mile further. However was told one of the three Walmarts closest to me sells fabric. So........being curious, I went. I bought 1 1/2 yds of their Waverly fabric at just under $3/yd in the softest butter cream yellow and tried it for a backing for a baby quilt. I liked it and it reminded me of Kona, a few less threads per inch which makes it ravel a bit more, but definitely not flimsy. They had wonderful sherbet colors and may try a whole quilt next time. I did stop yesterday and got some 1/3 yd pieces for an applique project for Christmas.

I, too, do a lot of online ordering, which is a shame. We live in the country but have 4 LQS in 4 different directions, naturally LOL, that are from 20-45 min. away. None of them have great sales, though I do still patronize them, but a girl has to do what a girl has to do. I waste less time, less gas and less wear on my knees using the computer. I only shop JoAnns for specialty type items.