For my charity challenge I bid on this collection of fabric, which was listed as "Lot Of Fabric For Sewing Quilting Leaves Paisleys Floral and More." I counted approximately 30 different fabrics, and they weighed in at 27.4 lbs, so there was a good chance most were a yard or more in length. Since my bid cap was $30.00 I really couldn't fight for it, but luck was on my side. I had to battle only one other bidder, who lost interest quickly, and ended up winning the lot for $27.99. Let me show you some of the beauties in this win while I give you the stats.
"Caliope Leaves" in two colorways; the right is 4 yards and the left 1-1/3 yards.
All of the fabric in this lot is in new condition and has no smell; I could have just picked it up from JoAnn. There are a few of JoAnn's Keepsake Quilting prints so I am confortable saying this belonged to a quilter. The original owner liked thirds for some reason, as many of the fabrics have an extra 1/3 or 2/3 yards.
Clock print "Tidings of Great Joy" for Quilting Treasures is 3 yards; the rainbow/black/white plaid is a JoAnn flannel at 3-1/2 yards.
I measured everything, and only five of the thirty-two fabrics in the lot are less than a yard in length. That huge roll of the black, navy and gray print that initially grabbed my attention is 12-1/3 yards.
"Monet's Garden" on the left is 2 yards; green watercolor leaves is 3 yards.
The total yardage in the lot is 72-1/3 yards.
The seven batiks in the lot, which add up to 8 yards.
The cost per yard for this lot works out to thirty-eight cents.
Two metallic autumn leaf prints; each are 1-1/2 yards.
I'm very happy with the lot. I just have to wait and see if my friend can beat my numbers. :)
Image Credit: the first pic in this post is from the auction listing at ShopGoodwill.com.
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