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fierywoman

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4. When I lived in Los Angeles, I used to go to Michael Levine's in downtown ...

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Wed Apr 2, 2025, 01:09 AM

Apr 2

the remnant tables at the back of the apparel store were amazing!

Have you tried googling for "fabric stores near me" ? I'm now outside of Seattle and have discovered some interesting places by doing that. I agree, unless you know the store, online stuff is very iffy and mostly disappointing.

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Where do you buy fabric (economically, by the yard)? [View all] Sparkly Apr 1 OP

When I was sewing masks for covid in that first month, applegrove Apr 1 #1

I don't quite understand what quilting material is Sparkly Apr 5 #16

Little squares of material you buy all cut up. They are applegrove Apr 5 #18

Dont know now Figarosmom Apr 2 #2

Yes, definitely avoiding Hobby Lobby! Sparkly Apr 5 #14

If you only need much smaller amounts of yardage, try Ilsa Apr 2 #3

Good to know! Sparkly Apr 5 #17

When I lived in Los Angeles, I used to go to Michael Levine's in downtown ... fierywoman Apr 2 #4

Just remembered something -- have you tried looking in a goodwill (type) store? fierywoman Apr 2 #5

Great idea! Sparkly Apr 5 #10

I'm interested in this, too, Sparkly. HeartsCanHope Apr 2 #6

Thanks! Sparkly Apr 5 #11

I can recommend moniss Apr 2 #7

lol @ "Monkey Wards" Sparkly Apr 5 #12

Do you live near a big city? mnhtnbb Apr 2 #8

If you like online, Fabric Wholesale Direct is where I buy mine jmowreader Apr 2 #9

I'll check it out! Sparkly Apr 5 #13

The problem I see online now is "By the Yard" prices can be half or even quarter yard! Sparkly Apr 5 #15

Michaels Rebl2 Friday #19