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We’re getting there…
There comes a point in remodeling a house where you can (or at least really really want to) remove the drop cloths and the dust masks and finally start thinking about textiles.
I need curtains, pillows, and area rugs. I need a duvet cover for the guest bedroom. But I can’t afford to spend a lot, which makes this a challenging endeavor.
Where do you find the best deals for fabrics? Do you trust the gamble of shopping online where the colors may not match 100%, or do you find that in-store shopping is the only way to go? Do you have a secret source where you can find designer fabrics at a steal? Do tell, and feel free to post links (please!).
I use a lot of outdoor fabrics for the durability, stain resistance, and drool-proofness, and my favorite site to snag them half price is right here:
http://www.outdoorfabricsdirect.com/
Hi, just found you from exploring the blogs. You & I could compete for the ugliest house award! You've done a great job so far! We also need to re-do everything: walls, floors, trim, doors, and a kitchen knock-out, too. Continued success!
If I'm buying a lot of yardage (e.g. curtains or large upholstery), I like to see it in person in a store (or I will invest in ordering a swatch from an online merchant). If it's just a yard for a throw pillow, I will risk it sight-unseen.
Jo-Ann and Hancock don't have the greatest selection of prints/patterns, but they are good for basic solids because they almost always have home dec 40-50% off (or you can use a coupon).
Some good home dec stores in the Atlanta area are:
* Lewis & Sheron
* Fabric & Fringe Warehouse – not super cheap, but the selection is huge and good deals can be found, especially on remnants.
* Whipstitch – not really home dec, but they have tons of cute, modern quilting cottons for throw pillows or accessories.
Some of my favorite online stores (for home dec) are:
* fabric.com (based in Marietta)
* denverfabrics.com
* fashionfabricsclub.com
– Kelly in Sandy Springs
FabricClub.com is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!