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applegrove

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18. Little squares of material you buy all cut up. They are

Reply to Sparkly (Reply #16)

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 06:53 PM

Apr 5

pre-cut (the perfect size to make a mask). They come in a variety of patterns and colours. I've never made a quit but I saw them online when I was looking for material to make masks. I did not know the material was so thin tiĺ they arrived. They would make horrible quilts too. Not worth the effort. Be careful what you order online. The quality is often awful.

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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