B & J Fabrics- Slick as a WHISTLE!

[April1930s]

Ohmygoodness - are they ever on top of their game. Their website leaves one to wonder as it is basically an information only page - no pictures, no prices, no list of what they have, etc....

However, because I trusted the person who referred me to them I did as she suggested and sent them an e-mail being very specific with the fabrics I was looking for, a link to the dress I was using for inspiration and within a few days I received 8 LARGE swatches, priced and referenced.

I called today - gentleman who answered the phone asked me for the swatch code - named the fabric, took my order and it's being mailed today.

WOWOWOW! Very, very slick - I was impressed.

By the way - do they ever have some to-die-for double knit wools. As much as I wanted to splurge, I'm holding on to the swatches. I opted for the wool gabardine for now. It is the prettiest red, I can't wait to show you all when I finish Ruthie's dress for Christmas.

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Coffee Mug to show perspective

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Double Knit Wools: Red, Black, Ivory & Navy

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[April1930s]

Ooops - can a moderator move this to the 'Review' section?

[Bobolots]

OMG show us a picture of the swatches!

[April1930s]

Photos added

[Bobolots]

Wow. those are some humongous swatches! I could have picked it up for you... you shoulda asked!!

[April1930s]

I know, I know... but I honestly have no clue as to the logistics of getting from here to there from where you are. I envision major traffic jam - an hour out of your way, subways, wall-to-wall people! :lol: I'm from another planet, remember? hahaaha! I didn't want to put you out.

[Bobolots]

I'm one trainstop away. I could always go on my lunch hour. Your description - it's always wall to wall people here, but we're used to it especially this time of year! crazzzzzzy.

[KarenK]

I my word. I wanna go to NYC so bad. SO. BAD.

Love the swatches, Pril.

[Bobolots]

you both should! you would go dizzy from all the damn fabric.

[April1930s]

Got my fabric today - I am in wool heaven... is it ever the softest and most luscious gabardine EVER! 5-Stars for B & J Fabrics! Can't wait to get sewing!

[KarenK]

I can't wait to see the dress!

[tara]

LOVE love LOVE B & J. Not the cheapest prices, but their goods are second to none.

And our boys had fun there, too, passing the time while Lorraine and I browsed.
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Your swatches look scrumptious!

Tara