Monday, August 3, 2009

Fabric Sale

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I am back home, tired and happy, after a wonderful weekend trip with daughters, garage sales, multiple Dairy Queens while traveling, breakfast at Cafe Brazil (my favorite breakfast place)while in Dallas, and Canton.

It is an 8 hour drive one way (from where I live)- if you do not stop. I repeat- if you do not stop. I am a stopper…

One of my favorite side trips was visiting fabric warehouses in Dallas.

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The clincher was this: the fabric was $3-$5 a yard and in one store, if you bought at least 5 yards, it was $2 a yard. This is what I got.

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Red toile- $5 a yard- This may go on a couch.

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Pinky red remnant-$2 a yard- this may go on dining table chair seats.

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Medallion fabric-$3 a yard- this may go on dining table chair seats.

More views-

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Next I found ANOTHER fabric that I may use on my dining table chair seats, and I love this. It was $2 a yard. You may have noticed a pattern. Apparently I will be covering millions of chair seats.

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And I couldn’t resist this at $2 a yard for my grandsons. I am going to make 2 blankets.

Two grandsons=2 blankets=no fighting over blankets, right???

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Now I need to get busy…

23 comments:

Dixie said...

Hey... if you run out of things to re-cover... let me know... I've got a few... ;) Love your fabrics... I use to shop those same places when I lived in Dallas! You found some beautiful yardage! So... what did you find in Canton?

Melissa Miller said...

~Gorgeous! Laura you found some really beautiful red toile.

If you have time to stop by I'm having a giveaway if you would to enter. you're always welcome!

Have a blessed evening.
~Melissa :)

kate said...

wow some great finds, please visit our new blog, we had problems with our old one and are inviting all our old friends to re-join us!!!
thanks
kate and gina

Rebecca Nelson said...

And this is WHY I drive from Oklahoma to Dallas several times a year. LOVE IT! Gls you made it back home safe and sound!

Now....get to work! :)

xoRebecca

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Oh my gosh! I love all these fabrics, especially that red toile! And the prices? To die for!! Can't wait to see the finished products! Will you have them ready for tomorrow's post?? lol

Lou Cinda :)

Marguerite said...

Sounds like a great trip. What marvelous fabric finds. I love them all, but my favorite is the last one. You do have your work cut out for you!

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

A road trip with the girls...Multiple Dairy Queens... Fabric...Fabric...Fabric = Heaven. Welcome home Laura, glad you all had fun and gave our economy a boost! xoxo~Kathy~ @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...

trish said...

Oh heavenly fabrics!! They will look absolutely beautiful in your home! :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

The Texas Woman said...

Dern, I got to go back to Dallas. When you have a minute, write a list of what and where to visit there! I love fabrics!!!

Domestic Designer said...

Oh my! I need to find this place. Every piece is just beautiful. All of your ideas sound wonderful.

Sandi (Meme) said...

How fun! I would be in that place FOREVER! I know what you mean about having to travel for so long. We live 6 1/2 hours from our grandchildren - 5 if you are DH driving! Once in awhile he comes in handy....Ha! Have a wonderful week.

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Wow! You have your work cut out for you! Those are beautiful fabrics and I will be anxious to see the results! Can't wait to see what you found in Canton!
~Patti

Anonymous said...

Great finds... and soooo Laura!
Karen

Joy said...

Beautiful stuff. Great Deals! I have a few chairs if you run out. :)


Joy

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Your fabric finds are awesome.. I have to admit I'm a closet fabric collector.. Your toile is out of this world.. and the piece for your chairs..so elegant... you definetly found some great finds... hugs ~lynne~

donna baker said...

Love the fabric and those chocolate Dairy Queen things.

Beth said...

How good are you at recovering a sofa, loveseat and chair?! If you have extra time, just holla at me...I'll put ya to work! Beautiful fabrics :)

Vickie said...

I go all those places, too, Laura, most recently Wherehouse to buy yards and yards of fabric to have a pageant dress made for my daughter last year. You got some great deals there. I love all that red! Can't wait to see what you do with it - at least we know you're going through a "red phase". Have fun!

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Gorgeous fabrics!!! I can't pick a favorite...I love them all!!! We didn't make it to Canton this month...I tend to stay away until it gets cooler!!! I am glad to hear ya'll had a good time!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy

Glenda/MidSouth said...

You got lots of pretty fabric and at great prices

Maree said...

Oh my gosh! Be still my heart! That would be worth a trip! Red toile is my downfall!

Glad you had a good trip!

Anita@Theycallmejammi said...

I wish I had somewhere close with this kind of deal on fabrics...wow.... LOVE the fabrics you picked. Can't wait to see what you do with them.

Teresa said...

Those fabrics are so gorgeous. I wish I could find bargains like that here in Georgia.

 

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