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by nonna57 12 Jun 2009 ( edited Jun 13'09 02:50 )
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First time out shopping for a good while. Would you believe we spent nearly 2hrs in this one store! Oh but Meg got some lovely fabric. Now all she needs to do is learn what to do with it :):):)

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by nonna57 12 Jun 2009
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Which color so much to choose from :)
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by meganne 12 Jun 2009
Oh boy, and this was only one aisle.
by mops 12 Jun 2009
Mouth watering array of pink!
by darenluan 12 Jun 2009
Meg, you looks so pretty good and so happily in the picture. Thanks Nonna for sharing this time with us.****
by kezza2sew 12 Jun 2009
Wow, my kind of shop....who's the stunner displaying the bolt?.......
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by sherylac 12 Jun 2009
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Thanks for the photo Pauline, and look at you Meg,,, blond and everything, hope you had as lovely day
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by reggirl 12 Jun 2009
Hey there, I love fabric shops too. I have found some really good priced fabrics in different places I have lived & been to. Yes I live north of Sydney, NSW. Australia. I find the "Asian shops have very good priced goods for one, if you get out to Cabramatta way, there are some great shops there...or there used to be. The is (was) one in Penrith, in the main street too. Most larger suburbs have one of these shops around. Another way I get my fabric at bargain prices is to go to the Op shops, St. Vinnies, Salvos... They usually have some fabrics, sometimes a heap, or maybe the local markets. For example I picked up a lge shopping bag FULL of new fabric including calico, lge mitre amounts for a total of $10. also for a very warm quilt I have bought the pure wool blankets (were from army or hospital) at the op shops. They cost all of $6-8 each. Just check for holes, believe me..... The blanket instead of wadding is VERY warm.
Anyway, I thought you'd like to know those things.
Reggirl
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by meganne 12 Jun 2009
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Oooh! I had forgotten you took that! LOL!!!

I had a ball, haven't been anywhere but doctors and cancer clinic since early April. No wonder I've been getting so moody. LOL!
I can't wait to get started on "SOMETHING" teeheehee!
luvya matey. hugs n roses, me
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by oldandgrey 12 Jun 2009
has it got something to do with Xmas? I have read other postings that you have made. lol
by meganne 12 Jun 2009
if i don't muck up my very first attempt at quilting, yes, it's definitely Christmassy. :-)
I'm not game to say too much. LOL!
hugs n roses, M
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by titamomo 12 Jun 2009
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Oh, I bet you girls had a lot of fun and sounds like you were in a shopping marathon!! Enjoy now!!
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by sissibrode 12 Jun 2009
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thanks for this picture Nonna ! WAOW all this fabrics !!! it's a dream :o)*
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by jasanne 12 Jun 2009
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Looks like you both had lotsa fun!
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by shirlener88 12 Jun 2009
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Pauline, thank you for sharing your time with Meg with us - it does our hearts good to see her enjoying herself. Meg you look great and I can only imagine what you have planned with all that fabric. Don't forget to post your projects. *4U
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by pennifold 12 Jun 2009
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Well done good and faithful friend. It's great to see Meg looking so alive and enjoying herself. I love fabric shops. I'll have to come down and we'll do a "day" of it. LOL I might come home with more than I bargained for. I already have a cupboard full, I don't need anymore - well I suppose there's always room for a little more! Thanks for sharing this picture.

Love and blessings Chris
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by meganne 12 Jun 2009
Maybe we can all get together for the craft show at Rosehill in August!!
Now wouldn't that be something.
hugs n roses, M
by pennifold 13 Jun 2009
What a brilliant idea Meg. I'd love to - do you have the dates yet? I'd have to take a day off work I think - it just depends on which end of the week it is. I'll send you a PM. Love and blessings Chris
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by michelej 12 Jun 2009
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Great pic. Looks like you had such fun!!!!!
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by camylow 12 Jun 2009
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I am so glad you 2 had fun...hold me back girls, think I will hit the fabric store tomorrow...Like I need another piece of material...My walk in closet is not a walk in any more....I have material everywhere and can't ever open the door half way...
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by bikermomfl 12 Jun 2009
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Ok just curious, here in the u.s. if you shop in a quilt shop the fabrics run aprx $10 a yard, what are the prices there??
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by meganne 12 Jun 2009
It was only my first time shopping there, but the materials I purchased ranged from $12.95 to $24.95 a metre.
I thought they were expensive, but what do I know? LOL!
A lady on one of my other groups told me about a store in the US: Mary Jo's Fabric Store in Gastonia, NC. where you can shop online if you are ok purchasing fabrics this way.
http://www.maryjos.com/default.aspx

Hugs n roses, M
by blhamblen 12 Jun 2009
There are a LOT of online fabric stores here!!! it will be ANOTHER addiction!!!
by ewroland 12 Jun 2009
I am fortunate to live within a couple hours drive from Mary Jo's. I have been there once and spent a TON of money - could have bought more but I was exhausted.
by meganne 12 Jun 2009
Wow, you are so lucky, i did an online virtual tour of the shop and was positively drooling. LOL!!!

Worse luck they only ship Global Priority to Aus and that's the most expensive postage option available.

Oh well, i'm afraid i'm one customer they won't have and that's material I won't get. :-(((
I'll have to keep looking as I want to buy some Michael Miller Fairy Frost.
hugs n roses, m
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by gerryvb 12 Jun 2009
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What a lovely picture, you for sure had a nice time together.With these lovely fabrics something beautiful will be made, I'm sure!
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by marjialexa 12 Jun 2009
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Oh, you look good, Blondie!!! I'm SOOO glad you both had a great time! Love, Marji
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by mad14kt 12 Jun 2009
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Sounds like you all had a GREAT time to me ;D *2U
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by dailylaundry 12 Jun 2009
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Pauline - thanks for the picture.... Meg, you look wonderful!! Doesn't fabric perk all of us up!!! Looking forward to seeing what you make from your purchases!!!! Bunches of love to both of you!!* Laura
by Cutie #8325809 12 Jun 2009
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oh my great pic nice fabric also thank u for the pic pauline
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by memasanders 12 Jun 2009
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You look great Hope you all had a great time.
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by shirleysisson 12 Jun 2009
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Meg - you are looking good! Fabric shopping is wonderful medicine and even better if you're doing it with a friend!! Thanks for the pic, Pauline. *4U
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by lindaavolio 12 Jun 2009
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Thank you the pic Nonna...Meg, you are looking GREAT...I love the short blonde hair...looks wonderful on you.
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by daisy530 12 Jun 2009
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2 Hours! Do they have a lunch counter? :)
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by grandmamek 12 Jun 2009
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I am so happy to see Meg looking happy. I know you both had oodles of fun, Enjoy all your new purchases. Thank you Nonna for posting this photos.
Hugs and love to both of you. Mary
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by iris2006 12 Jun 2009
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Pauline and Meganne, it's good to see that you have had a great time together, liuke children in a candystore, what a beautoful materials theyu have there. Thanks for posting. Carla
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by aviesel 12 Jun 2009
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:) Looks like you two had soooo much fun there ;)
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by asterixsew 12 Jun 2009
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Looks like you both had great fun
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by lbrow 12 Jun 2009
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Oh Pauline, Thank U so much for the pic. Meggie lokks teriffic & so very happy. Like a kid n a candy store, or kid n toy shop. What fun the 2 of u must have had. *
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by raels011 12 Jun 2009
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Pauline Thanks for the photo, Meg looks as if she is having fun. I feel so jealous would love to meet you all
Raelene
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by kezza2sew 12 Jun 2009
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Pauline, thanks for sharing your day out.....
2hrs that all....hehehehe....
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by quiltgrama 13 Jun 2009
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Wow thats me like a kid in a candy shop. I so love quilt shops and I love to touch everything. Yes you look beautiful meg and you look like you are having fun. Thanks Nona for sharing. Wish we could all be with you.