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when you find yourself converting SEK to USD and meters to yards because the fabric you love isn't available in the US. And hey, 325:-/meter, not bad :lol:

When you add something to your on-line shopping cart at your favorite on-line fabric store and discover there were already several yards of fabric stored in the cart from your last visit. Then you think to yourself, "what did I want that fabric for again?"

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when you find yourself converting SEK to USD and meters to yards because the fabric you love isn't available in the US. And hey, 325:-/meter, not bad ;)

When you add something to your on-line shopping cart at your favorite on-line fabric store and discover there were already several yards of fabric stored in the cart from your last visit. Then you think to yourself, "what did I want that fabric for again?"

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LOL, aye a fabric whore, that I am. My poor husband, Dorain, cringes when ever we go in to a fabric store. He knows there is no stopping me once I start.

The one side of our basement is nothing but bins of fabric and then some. I could probably open up my own fabric store if I wanted to.

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You're on your way to the grocery and stop at a fabric store. You see the most beautiful iridescent goldenrod silk and have a 40% off coupon burning a hole in your pocket.

So you reason, 'we really don't have to eat this week....'

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LOL, aye a fabric whore, that I am. My poor husband, Dorain, cringes when ever we go in to a fabric store. He knows there is no stopping me once I start.

The one side of our basement is nothing but bins of fabric and then some. I could probably open up my own fabric store if I wanted to.

:lol::lol: Im going shopping at Briar's house!!!

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LOL, aye a fabric whore, that I am. My poor husband, Dorain, cringes when ever we go in to a fabric store. He knows there is no stopping me once I start.

The one side of our basement is nothing but bins of fabric and then some. I could probably open up my own fabric store if I wanted to.

:lol::lol: Im going shopping at Briar's house!!!

You know this is not a bad idea....

Maybe we could start a thread where we could purchase, barter, swap, whatever fabrics we have but find we don't really use with others here at the pub for something others have that we may wish for?????


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Syren, dear, you are more than welcome to come shopping in my basement. Although I must warn you it is a dungeon of chaos.

Captain Sterling, that is an absolutely Wonderful idea. Perhaps we should give this alot of consideration.

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:lol: Don't tempt me Briar...

Ohh Jill, they opened up this home Decor Fabric store about five miles from my house, I went Saturday, WOW! I so did not wish to leave, and trims..lots of trim..I'll have to sneak back when I can...

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If you help me organize the basement Syren, you can have any fabric you want and as much too. :lol::lol:

Just let me know when you would like to make a visit.

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If you help me organize the basement Syren, you can have any fabric you want and as much too. :lol::lol:

Just let me know when you would like to make a visit.

I can organize yer basement... any ideas how to organize a trading fabric thread? :lol:


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I will give it some thought Captain Sterling. I will think upon it today.

And any help with organization would be welcomely appreciated. :lol:

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Whore, surrah! I resent that. I am a collector of varied cloth goods, a noble and fine art! **Quietly closes door to sewing room where bins, cupboards and closet are full of material lugged around for 20 + years** I would never concider myself a fabric whore...er, unless I get a 50% off coupon from JoAnn's, but, but, that doesn't count...does it? :lol:

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I will give it some thought Captain Sterling. I will think upon it today.

And any help with organization would be welcomely appreciated. :lol:

Thank you Lady, much obliged... will send you over some suggestions you can peruse in a couple of days regarding the basement...


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:lol::lol: Sterling! That is cheating...

And yes that would be a great idea..Another place to check for fabrics is Craigslist.com I bought a gorgeous Irish Linen that was made in Italy for 2.00 a yard..won't tell you what it retails for..but let us just say it was a steal.

Recently had a bunch of European wool for i think it was 2-5.00 a yard...

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Maybe we could start a thread where we could purchase, barter, swap, whatever fabrics we have but find we don't really use with others here at the pub for something others have that we may wish for?????

I think that's a really good idea actually!

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:D:lol: Sterling! That is cheating...

And yes that would be a great idea..Another place to check for fabrics is Craigslist.com I bought a gorgeous Irish Linen that was made in Italy for 2.00 a yard..won't tell you what it retails for..but let us just say it was a steal.

Recently had a bunch of European wool for i think it was 2-5.00 a yard...

Why is European wool cheaper in the US than in the actual _Europe_?!

I paid € 35 per meter for my wool last year.

Which was admittedly thick and lush and it had pretty felted swirls in it and it was worth every cent.

Although I wouldn't have objected if it had been cheaper!

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The good Cp'n Sterling says:

Maybe we could start a thread where we could purchase, barter, swap, whatever fabrics we have but find we don't really use with others here at the pub for something others have that we may wish for?????

I am going ahead and giving this a shot... look for the

"Fabric: Beg, Barter or Buy" thread in Plunder

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