wool fabric

[shereekachu]

I've had a hard time finding inexpensive wool so I thought I'd start posting finds..

wool blend $1.95/yd fabric.com - has a touch of metalic in it but doesn't look too garish
http://www.fabric.com/clearance-fabric- ... plaid.aspx

[shereekachu]

Just got my order of summer weight 100% wool. It's a lot scratchier than I thought it would be. Need to wash it and see if it softens. Got it from fabric.com.

[Rosalinde]

What kind of pricing for the summer weight?

[shereekachu]

It was $9.98 and I had a 20% off coupon. Not the cheapest but way better than the $20+/yard I've seen at Joanns.

I got the olive gree - https://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.as ... 716fe1759d

[Rosalinde]

Ooh pretty! Please post your results after you try the softening of the scratchiness factor.

Coupon? Where did you get the coupon from?

[shereekachu]

I think they sent me the coupon in an email but you can google fabric.com coupon code and it brings up some. In fact anytime I order anything online I google for coupon codes - never know what you might find.

[Rosalinde]

Thanks! That is a great idea!!
Funny thing is, that I get their emails... I guess I don't open them often enough to realize that they sometimes send coupons rather than have the regular sale. I will be looking out for them now though (and on the web too)!

[shereekachu]

ok washed the wool on hot, dried and ironed and its STILL scratchy ( So this will not be going next to the skin. It will prolly end up an over tunic or apron. Love the olive color.

[sironaboann]

fabricmartfabrics dot com has really good deals in the clearance section for the patient. I have my price limits and $10 is the most I'll pay for an awesome wool. (I just checked and they have 60" gold wool gabardine for 7.99/yd) I have had good luck at Hancock for wool too. Joann's has become the last place I go for fabrics- the prices are higher, and the fiber quality has gone down hill. It makes me sad- they used to be so much more a leader in the industry.

[Alejandra de Salmeron]

I have to agree with Sirona, Hancock is a good place to look for inexpensive wool (spring and summer is when I have luck in the clearance areas) and I found a beautiful camel colored wool at the website she mentioned. You do have to spend some time looking around though, as in an hour or so...great deals though! In fact I am going to be looking at their website soon, I have a project for the hubby in mind...About the only thing I get at Joann's now is the cotton twill and buttons...and only when I have my coupons in tow!