In a message dated 6/9/2006 1:33:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

With me  I think 
it's the quantity that makes clerks curious--I try never to buy  less 
than 10 yards just to make sure I'll have enough for whatever I make  
with it when the time comes. 


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This is exactly what I do. Not only is it usually enough, it's easy to  
figure out how much your spending....just move that decimal point over. But  at 
places like Jo Ann's, there is usually only 8 yards on an uncut  bolt...damnit! 
So I have lots of 8 yard lengths....some in 2 pieces. Also many  fine 5 & 6 
yard pieces....since you can get an untrimmed plain dress  out of 5 
yards....and 
if the fabric is fantastic, who needs matching  trim?

Now if I can just stop making contemporary clothes for my niece and  sister 
and do one of MY projects.....
I feel a frilly frock coming on though. I'm dying to do an 18th century  
gown. I haven't for decades!
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