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Title: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Ginette on July 12, 2008, 07:57:26 AM
I stopped by Hancock Fabrics yesterday on my way to my favorite Chinese food restraint. As I walk in I see red sign after red sign standing on top the never ending sea of tables. Come to find out corporate told Hancock Fabrics to mark down their fabric to half price for the weekend. Butterick patterns were on sale for 99 cents  as well! I also got offered a job as I made my purchase. I had to share with everyone incase there is a Hancock Fabrics in your area.


I'm going back this afternoon after I clean out my car to make more room.  ;)
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: QueenofDragons on July 12, 2008, 08:51:50 AM
Woo hoo! Congrats on the sale and the job offer!!
I wish there was a Hancock's near me!
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Taffy Saltwater on July 12, 2008, 09:29:46 AM
There used to be a couple in the area and they have both closed - so jealous!
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on July 12, 2008, 11:00:40 AM


Just be warned to watch the money you make. Many times, people who work in Clothing stores, fabric and Book stores end up spending it back. Temptation abounds at places like these. ;)
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: gypsylakat on July 12, 2008, 04:09:42 PM
I used to have a few friends that worked there, they get ridiculous discounts, they also used to give fabric for FREEEEEEE if you displayed what you made for a certain amount of time... not sure if they still do that
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: tigrlily64 on July 12, 2008, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on July 12, 2008, 11:00:40 AM


Just be warned to watch the money you make. Many times, people who work in Clothing stores, fabric and Book stores end up spending it back. Temptation abounds at places like these. ;)

Ah, yes, the retail temptations...Summer job at the pool helps me avoid that! (And I won't get in trouble for sneaking off with a book pre-realese day!)
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Once Debauched on July 13, 2008, 11:45:24 PM
I went to Hancock's today with a very specific purchase in mind (only 2 yards) IF the sale was here in St. Louis too.

I spent $78.00.

Crap.
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Pipere on July 14, 2008, 01:43:03 AM
Buggre, they yanked all the Hancocks from MI.... Friday was double employee dicount day at Joann's though!

7 yards of the most brain-obliterating trim EVER.... for $2 a yard to boot!
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Ginette on July 14, 2008, 05:19:16 AM
How many yards did you get Pipere?   :)
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Margaret on July 14, 2008, 07:39:49 AM
Yeah - as Pipere said, no Hancocks here in MI anymore.  Poot.

I need some fabric therapy....
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: nliedel on July 14, 2008, 08:43:24 AM
In Ann Arbor, JoAnn's does NOT cut it for me. I miss Hancocks like you would not believe. Plus it was so close to my house... sigh.
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: FireFaerie on July 14, 2008, 02:37:54 PM
I accidentally happened across this sale yesterday! I bought a bunch of those 99 cent patterns and when I got 'em home, I looked at the original prices... 10-15 dollars! Each!  :o Now THAT is a mark-down. Wow.
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: Ginette on July 14, 2008, 03:03:13 PM
What patterns did you get FireFaerie?
Title: Re: I saw heaven yesterday
Post by: operafantomet on July 16, 2008, 01:11:17 AM
Congrats with the job offer! And even more congrats with the good buys!  ;)