Anne from Guam Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Does anyone use their business license to buy fabric at wholesale prices? Is there a way to buy wholesale fabric in small yardages, instead of whole 15 yd bolts? I just started researching this idea and it seems like fabric companies want customers who would buy over 100 bolts per year. Which makes sense for quilt stores, but how about longarmers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharni Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I have purchased fabric on eBay. Good prices and so far no problems with having materials being just what they were describes as. Be sure the seller has a 97% rating or higher. Some longarmers have found also unquilted tops on there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hi Anne. I sell fabric to my customers all the time - I started by advertising it for quilt backs (although I stick with 44" width and offer to piece their backs at a nominal charge). I use my license to buy fabrics at wholesale distributors, and always have to buy the bolt - sometimees it is a smaller bolt if it is the 'end of the bolt' (i.e. 7 yards). However, I've never come across a minimum of such proportion! Some distributors (i.e. Checkers) has a yearly minimum of $1300 and some don't have any. 100 bolts it just too much - I'd stay clear of those. All in all, it is great way to make some extra cash and I've never had a problem selling it. Especially if you start cutting it up into fat quarters! I also stick with tone on tones which is easier to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Usually I just scour all the fabric websites for their sales. We don't have a quilt store on Guam. Thanks Caroline and Sharon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hi Anne. Shipping must be expensive! Maybe it would be worth your while to check out Checkers? Or another distributor that is on a mainland closer? It might be worth it for you if you have a business license. And if there are no other quilt stores on the island - sounds like an opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I hope others will chime in here. Once in awhile I would be willing to buy 1/2 a bolt (split it with someone near or shipping would ruin the deal). It does make for nice quilt backs when you can get it wholesale or get last years fabric at cost. I make lots of T-shirt quilts and good fabric and low prices surely help my bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Grammy Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Try Marshall Dry Goods they sale folds and bolts. Wholesale and retail not sure about limits or min. but worth a shot. http://www.marshalldrygoods.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Anne, Maybe you should try www.widebacks.com.au Brenda is based in South Australia and does wholesale for Longarmers. She also sells fabrics other than widebacks. Then you would only be paying postage from Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I do occasionally buy fabric at wholesale, but I do buy the whole bolt (usually 15 yards). If I can get a really good deal, I buy bolts of wide backings. Otherwise, I buy the FatBacks from Christian Lane Quilters (perfect size for Queen sized quilts and no piecing -- lots more cost effective too). I buy fabric a lot from the LQS -- mostly because I'd like them to still be there when I need something in an emergency. Since I'm a Moda addict, I'll often haunt the Hancocks of Paducah Websales when I want significant yardage at a reduced price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I buy most of my fabric direct from Moda, along with needles, thread, stablizers, etc. I think the yearly requirment with them is $1000. I buy mostly Moda Marbles, and keep them in stock. When my customers need a matching fabric, I usually have a Marble that will blend, since there aren't any quilt shops in my area. 12-15 yard bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltnutt Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I can buy a bolt at a time from Blank Fabrics. I get the wide backing. I am very happy with the fabric and they are getting many colors and prints at this time. Try them...if you can't get it,,shot me an email and I will give you my reps name in Florida and maybe she can help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhwolf Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Here are a few that I purchase from: http://www.choicefabrics.com/~choice/cfstore/index.php http://www.fousttextiles.com/ http://www.troy-corp.com/ You do have to purchase by the bolt although they do have specials on flat folds. Judy in MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquiltit Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Marshall's Dry Goods Batesville, Arkansas or they are also on E-Bay I have bought from them or years. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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