I Think Things Just Got Easier
One of the reasons for my scary fabric stash is the presence of local fabric stores. Until Joann Fabrics closed two stores to open one "super" store here, it was my favorite. The "super" store model is short for "super-long-waits" stores, and they actually knew they were going to be so understaffed and have such long lines at the cutting counter (in a FABRIC store) that they put in a ticket system with a loudspeaker prior to opening. So, I had switched allegiance to the little, floundering Hancock Fabric store struggling along. They have smaller selection in cotton, but more apparel fabrics. So, all was good until Hancock put in a new "upselling" policy. Now when you get fabric cut--which, you know, means you're buying something from them--you get treated to some product being relentlessly pushed on you. Lately it's been quilt basting spray, but there's been a magnetic pin thing, scissors, and all sorts of stuff that one genera...