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I could really live without doing that. My arms and hands give out.
The carpal tunnel makes my wrists say ouch!
But I guess fabric won't sell if you don't post the measurements.
I'm trying a different method tonight. I am measuring and marking the
pieces then tomorrow I will take their pic and list them.
Usually I do it a few pieces at a time but I think this way will work out
better.
I am soooo tempted to just fill up the flat rate boxes and not measure
anything at all.
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Originally Posted by doobeedog I'm trying a different method tonight. I am measuring and marking the
pieces then tomorrow I will take their pic and list them.
I am soooo tempted to just fill up the flat rate boxes and not measure
anything at all.
I sympathize! I'm straining the oddest muscles, etc. right now trying not add any weight to my spine. My wrist and elbow and neck are all taking a beating.
But there's almost always more than one way to 'skin a cat' as my Dad would say.
Do you lay the fabric flat on a bed or table or somewhere before you measure it? Could you mark the yards with pins or something?
Be sure to lightly (and regularly) massage the sore spots around your elbows and shoulders to keep up good circulation to your hands!
Flat rate boxes will probably work if you goal is to move stuff FAST. I've gotten some great deals that way, but I doubt if you'd be very happy with selling one of those boxes for $10.00 plus shipping. How many yards can you stuff in one of those boxes anyhow? I haven't tested the flat rate boxes. I have in the past purchased 20 lbs of quilting type fabrics for maybe $25.00 which comes to around $.50/yd even with the shipping. Good for me, but not so great for the seller.
Anybody been checking the fabric lot selling prices on ebay lately? My computer-stamina isn't up for that right now, but it's always an interesting exercise.
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That's one area that I help contribute to my better half... she measures and I write it down for her, so she doesn't have to keep putting the fabric down.
Doobeedog.... if you succumb to just filling up the flat rate boxes, be sure and get my address!
Elaine... I hope your on the road to recovery! BTW- We've got 17 yards (or more) of a semi-sheer cotton into a flat rate box!
Cheers
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Wow I was looking at some of the closed fabric auctions.
I wish I had some of the 70's kids prints!
Most of my fabric is what I call bread and butter quiliting cottons.
I do have a piece that has large ballerinas. It looks like an older print.
If I come across it I will post and ask it's age.
I may have done that already I don't remember...I must be having
a Patty Moment.
I really need to sell the fabric, regain control of my home and at the same time pay off the second vet bill. It's still hanging over my head. I have to admit I have not been dilgent(?) about listing.
I have noticed I seem to do better with a fixed price format. Maybe I should try a store again?
I used to sew quite a bit. Then I developed carpal tunnel and sewing, crafting and quilting is no longer fun.
Geesh I don't think my sewing machine has been out of it's case for years!
I have been eyeing moonrise's stained glass projects. I am tempted to give it a try. There's an adult ed class close by.
Am I rambling?
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I have 10 or so ready except for the pics.
I had to go to the doctor, the store, get the trash ready, the bulk pick up items and you know what? I am tried. It's already after 8 p.m.
I added up what I will be saving for this promo if I push myself and you know what...I just don't thinks it's worth the stress. Now if it was a free day I would work like a dog getting listings up.
So I am going to wait and list them when I list my club99 listings.
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I have been eyeing moonrise's stained glass projects. I am tempted to give it a try. There's an adult ed class close by. I just saw this thread. Give it a shot! It's not nearly as hard as I expected it to be. I'm having a ball with it.
If you have a Hobby Lobby store near you, my biggest suggestion is to wait until they put their stained glass on sale for half price, otherwise it can get expensive in a hurry!
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I like to make a lot of odds and ends of fabric by weight and put them in a flat rate box. Depending on the type of fabric, 3 or 4 lbs makes a good sized bundle and fits nicely in a flat rate box.
Joan
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I received boxes of vintage polyester and other fabrics. I mean a LOT. I'm not sure what some of them are but they are definitely vintage I dread the measuring
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Well, polyester can only be so vintage, if you catch my drift. Forty or so years would be the maximum age... What do they look like? If they are solids, you probably don't want to sell them on ebay. If they are currently popular prints (pucci type or bright florals from the 70s) they may be worth listing.
Show us photos and we'll give you some feedback...
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Cracks me up all the auctions that I see that say vintage...doesn't matter if they are fabric, toys, etc.
Most of them are from the 80's or so.
Vintage...geez I must be really old then!
I sure wish we could use Shabby Chic again.
Listing is going so slow. I might get my 10 club99's up
before midnight...maybe.
I have piles of stuff everywhere! I didn't think I could look
any more cluttered than normal.