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Buying wadding on the bolt

Pearl

Buying wadding on the bolt
« on: April 25, 2021, 07:56:22 AM »
Does anyone buy wadding in bulk? Can you recommend a supplier?   I have a gazillion quilts ready to be sandwiched in my quest to finish something.  TIA

Kad

Re: Buying wadding on the bolt
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2021, 08:38:00 AM »
@Pearl
Our local coordinator for Quilts for Valour used to buy wadding by the roll, I think that it was from either Creative Grids or Empress Mills depending upon the price/postage. Empress Mills price per metre reduces the more you buy.
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Iminei

Re: Buying wadding on the bolt
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2021, 09:05:18 AM »
Empress Mills or Doughtys both do Wadding on the roll.

I bought some just last February at a Doughtys Roadshow, 15ms x 90" extra wide Ultra Clean Super Soft 100% cotton wadding (£10.99 per metre or just under £30.00 p 3 metres) for £115 and I dont think I will be buying any wadding anytime soon  (or ever again)

The only concern that you have somewhere to store it!
« Last Edit: April 25, 2021, 09:07:16 AM by Iminei »
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BrendaP

Re: Buying wadding on the bolt
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2021, 10:04:38 AM »
Yes, the biggest problem with buying a bolt of wadding is the size.  Not only do you have to have somewhere to store it but if you buy from a real shop - or a Doughty's roadshow - you have to get it home.  It will fill the whole back seat of a car so don't plan on more than one passenger!
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