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8. Do you live near a big city?

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 07:14 AM

Apr 2

There is a woman on Instagram who shops for large pieces of fabric--like old sheets/throws/quilts-- at large thrift stores and turns them into fabulous tops/dresses/toddler-baby outfits. You can see what she does here: https://www.instagram.com/poppyluclothing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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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

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

Michaels Rebl2 Friday #19