Discount Cotton Fabric

I live in Hamilton Ontario and don't drive so I can't really go to places outside the city. I like making quilts for infants and toddlers (crib size) and have decided to try it as a home business to suppliment our somewhat small income. I have inherited some nice cotton fabric from my grandparents house, but I am looking for some neat prints and printed panels. So far I have only been buying at wal-mart, I really like their discount fabric bins and if you go to a wal-mart in a higher income area they put out the nicer fabrics in the discount bin. I am looking to regularly get my hands on cute fabrics regularly instead of just as I find it in the discount bin. This way I will be able to make more than $2-$3/quilt without raising the price I sell them for. So many people nowadays don't appreciate the time and work that goes into a handmade quilt, since it is cheaper to buy a factory made one from the store.
I am just finishing a quilt and 2 fitted sheet set for my sister-in-law using the "jungle babies" panel and print, but just to make the 1 sheet and quilt I estimated it to cost me about $50, the fabric for the 2nd fitted sheet was part of the inherited fabric. But to go along with this set, I also have a crocheted stuffed elephant to go around a small lamp for the nursery as well. I have plans, finances permitting, to make a similar set for a close friend for her nursery in classic pooh bear, but that won't get started until early fall since she isn't due until Christmas.
at the moment most of the fabrics I buy are around $7-$8/metre. I am looking for prints and panels for quilts cheaper than that.
I live not far from Ottawa st, Last time I went shopping there was to buy the fabric for my wedding dress just over 3 years ago. I just don't have time to go looking through stores. I have a 2 year old, nuff said.

Wow! Hamilton is the best place in Canada for fabric! There are more fabric stores in Hamilton than anywhere else except toronto. Every year I make a trek to the Ottawa Street stores to find stuff I can never find elsewhere. If you check the yellow pages you'll find plenty of fabric stores, from Ann's to Fabricland to Len's Mill store and everything in between.

Ottawa Street has a website: http://www.shopottawastreet.com/ lots of places to choose from there!

For cottons and especially quilting cotton, Nothing beats good old Len's. It's the kind of store you can go to once a week and find something different every time. Here's a page with a map of the location: http://www.lensmill.com/locations.htm. There's also Fabricland, it's more for clothing, but they do have an excellent assortment of cotton prints. Like I said, there's plenty to choose from in Hamilton.

2007-06-06 11:44:11 by Janine B

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I am a fabric addict, but I don't have a lot of money to spend. Is there any website/online store that offers quality fabric (particularly cotton) for discount/closeout prices? I have looked but only found decorator fabric stores. I am only interested in quality, discount cotton fabric. I normally shop at Hancock or Jo-ann fabrics, but I need more variety at or below their prices. Thanks!

Fabric.com - great selection and great prices for shipping.

2008-08-31 19:25:11 by flumen333

Price: $15.00 $10.49

Measures 70 by 72 inches; machine washable for easy care
Use to protect a decorative shower curtain or hang it by itself
Metal grommets in the upper hem; leaded beads in the bottom hem

preferably cottons

MATERIAL ROW....PHILADELPHIA 4TH AND BAINBRIDGE STREETS CENTER CITY.

2006-08-27 12:03:53 by swimmingwiz

Weight: medium weight
Unit of Sale: Yard
Content: 100% cotton Width: 58''