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09-07-2011, 03:01 PM
#362
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 2,363
Carsey I am sorry to hear about your brother. Please do not feel like you are ignoring us! You have to be there for him and your family! We will be here for you when you need us! Our prayers and hugs go out to you and yours!!
09-08-2011, 12:06 AM
#366
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sacramento, Ca. USA
Posts: 311
Originally Posted by Carsey
Hi everyone:
I am sorry that I have not been on the board for a little while. My brother has cancer and I have been going back and forth to Jacksonville to spend as much time with him as I can and to help out my sister-in-law who is exhausted. This past Sunday September 4th they had to take him to Hospice. I do not want him left alone at all, so I am staying with him in the room all night. We don’t know how long he has but I will be with him as long as it takes. I brought my laptop with me and finally got organized enough to use it. I will check in as much as I can. GOD bless you all!!
Blessings!
Carole
I am sorry that I have not been on the board for a little while. My brother has cancer and I have been going back and forth to Jacksonville to spend as much time with him as I can and to help out my sister-in-law who is exhausted. This past Sunday September 4th they had to take him to Hospice. I do not want him left alone at all, so I am staying with him in the room all night. We don’t know how long he has but I will be with him as long as it takes. I brought my laptop with me and finally got organized enough to use it. I will check in as much as I can. GOD bless you all!!
Blessings!
Carole
09-08-2011, 04:36 PM
#367
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: maine/washington
Posts: 1,572
I'm excited -- Today I went to Mardens in Brewer ME. They buy odd lots, overstock stuff ans insurance claim merchandise.
So all their fabrics are at least half what shops charge.
I bought $65.00 in fabrics. I got 2 different lighthouse ones, some whitetail deer in fall scenes and I think I also got some with sail boats. several Christmas prints, some blues for my Dear Jane quilt and 3 yards of 108" backing for the quilt I just finished piecing.
And to make it even better -- they measuer with 1" extra in the beginning and 2" extra at the end -- whether it is a yard or a half yard. I was so impressed. And she did that even as she was measuring out the 3 yard piece.
I don't normally buy so much in advance, but there isnn't any place like it in Washington where I'll be for the winter.
It was a very good buying trip -- well worth the 2 hour drive.
Mim
So all their fabrics are at least half what shops charge.
I bought $65.00 in fabrics. I got 2 different lighthouse ones, some whitetail deer in fall scenes and I think I also got some with sail boats. several Christmas prints, some blues for my Dear Jane quilt and 3 yards of 108" backing for the quilt I just finished piecing.
And to make it even better -- they measuer with 1" extra in the beginning and 2" extra at the end -- whether it is a yard or a half yard. I was so impressed. And she did that even as she was measuring out the 3 yard piece.
I don't normally buy so much in advance, but there isnn't any place like it in Washington where I'll be for the winter.
It was a very good buying trip -- well worth the 2 hour drive.
Mim
09-08-2011, 05:27 PM
#368
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI
Posts: 1,871
What a great find! Congrats!
I see there are several locations.
http://www.mardenssurplus.com/index....&id=7&Itemid=8
I see there are several locations.
http://www.mardenssurplus.com/index....&id=7&Itemid=8
Originally Posted by mim
I'm excited -- Today I went to Mardens in Brewer ME. They buy odd lots, overstock stuff ans insurance claim merchandise.
So all their fabrics are at least half what shops charge.
I bought $65.00 in fabrics. I got 2 different lighthouse ones, some whitetail deer in fall scenes and I think I also got some with sail boats. several Christmas prints, some blues for my Dear Jane quilt and 3 yards of 108" backing for the quilt I just finished piecing.
And to make it even better -- they measuer with 1" extra in the beginning and 2" extra at the end -- whether it is a yard or a half yard. I was so impressed. And she did that even as she was measuring out the 3 yard piece.
I don't normally buy so much in advance, but there isnn't any place like it in Washington where I'll be for the winter.
It was a very good buying trip -- well worth the 2 hour drive.
Mim
So all their fabrics are at least half what shops charge.
I bought $65.00 in fabrics. I got 2 different lighthouse ones, some whitetail deer in fall scenes and I think I also got some with sail boats. several Christmas prints, some blues for my Dear Jane quilt and 3 yards of 108" backing for the quilt I just finished piecing.
And to make it even better -- they measuer with 1" extra in the beginning and 2" extra at the end -- whether it is a yard or a half yard. I was so impressed. And she did that even as she was measuring out the 3 yard piece.
I don't normally buy so much in advance, but there isnn't any place like it in Washington where I'll be for the winter.
It was a very good buying trip -- well worth the 2 hour drive.
Mim
09-08-2011, 05:42 PM
#369
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Queensland Australia
Posts: 2,654
I have just returned from the post office and my fat quarters are winging their way to you Carsey. I have sent twelve, hope whoever gets my fabric will like them.
Word of advice to all Aussie swappers, DON'T use the International Express Courier Envelopes at the Post office. They will cost you an arm a leg and half a kidney :( just use the ordinary padded bags (don't ask how I know these things :oops: :evil: ) Needless to say you should be receiving a parcel from me very shortly Carsey :thumbup:
Word of advice to all Aussie swappers, DON'T use the International Express Courier Envelopes at the Post office. They will cost you an arm a leg and half a kidney :( just use the ordinary padded bags (don't ask how I know these things :oops: :evil: ) Needless to say you should be receiving a parcel from me very shortly Carsey :thumbup:
09-08-2011, 06:19 PM
#370
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: maine/washington
Posts: 1,572
Not to bring up bad memories -- but after 9/11 and after Katrina, Mardens had piles of designer dresses and other clothing at bargain prices -- bought from the Ins companies. People bought stuff and re-sold it on ebay.
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