I went to Hancock Fabrics and Hobby Lobby the other day to brainstorm new dolls. I took some pictures of their fabrics and jotted down notes on prices. I've found that Hancock's has better prices on most regular fabrics, but Hobby Lobby sometimes has better prices on notions and weird fabrics like suede and faux fur.
I went to Jo-Ann's the other day too and caught some of their prices. They have a huge selection! It was pretty cool. A lot of the prices were the same, but the sales and th
Here are my notes as of 8/28/2011 (Regular prices not counting sales -on-site, not online)
All prices are -per yard-
Hancock Fabrics:
All prices are -per yard-
Hancock Fabrics:
- Broadcloth: $2.99 [@Joanns: $3.99]
- Burlap (Osnaburg): $2.99
- Cotton Solids and Patterned: $6.99 {@Hobby Lobby: $7.99} [@Joanns: $4.99]
- Denim: $5.99 - $7.99 - $14.99 [@Joanns: $12.99, $9.99-16.99 Fashion]
- {Duck @Hobby Lobby: $8.99}
- Faux Fur - (Very short) $12.99 (Brown and Pink Polka Dots) [@Joanns: 14.99]
- Faux Fur - (Short) $8.99 (White, Black, Caramel, Grey, Dark Brown, Beige sheep) {@Hobby Lobby: $5.99 (Dark Brown, Cream, Caramel, Black, White)} [@Joanns: 4.99]
- Faux Fur - (Long) $19.99 (Black) [@Joanns: $12.99-16.99]
- Felt: $4.99 [@Joanns: $4.99, but more selection. Glitter Felt: $6.99]
- Flannel Prints: $5.99 - $9.99 {Solids @Hobby Lobby: $5.99} [@Joanns: $6.99 prints, $5.99 solids]
- Fleece Solids: $7.99 [@Joanns: $8.99]
- Gingham: $6.99 - $7.99 {@Hobby Lobby: $4.99}
- Kimono Fabric: $9.99 (Silky and Oriental or Indian style patterns) [@Joanns: $9.99-12.99]
- Linens: $9.99 - $19.99
- Lining: $3.29 - $6.99 = Glitter Organza/Lining: $4.99 [@Joanns: $3.99-9.99]
- Metallics: $3.99 - $9.99 [@Joanns: $12.99]
- Muslin: $2.99 (White or Peach) [@Joanns: $3.99 White, peach or tan]
- Prom Dress Fabrics: $1.99 - $14.99 [@Joanns: $5.99-12.99]
- Satin: $8.99 = Costume Satin: $5.99 {@Hobby Lobby: $2.99} [@Joanns: $7.99-9.99 satin]
- Sportswear Solids: $11.99
- Suede ("novelty"): $7.99 - $9.99 = Butter-suede: $5.99 {Suede@Hobby Lobby: $8.99} [@Joanns: $12.99 Microsuede]
- Velvet: $12.99 [@Joanns: $9.99 stretch velvet, $12.99 velveteen]
- Velour: $5.99 [@Joanns: $12.99]
- Upholstery Fabric - Jamestown Print: $14.99 - $19.99 (Comparable to "Duck" Fabric) -same price at HL and J's-
- Doll Grade Interfacing: $3.99
- Stuffing: $5.99 for 16oz, $6.99 for 20oz {@Hobby Lobby: $2.99 for 12oz} [@Joanns: $5.49 for 20oz, $7.99 for 32oz]
- Square of Foam (18x18): $5.99 [@Joanns: $9.99 YD for a 1/2" thick or $8.49 for a 15x17 square]
- Most Pendants, lockets, charms: $3-4 {@Hobby Lobby $2-5}
- Buttons: $2ish for 3-5 buttons
- Giant Buttons: $2.29 for 2-4
- Pearls: String (size of a small necklace) $4
- Pearls: Box of 40 large size $3 {Bag of 16 large @Hobby Lobby: $2}
- Pearls: Box of 325 small size $3 {Bag of 350 small @Hobby Lobby: $5} [@Joanns: $1.29 YD already strung]
- Key Pendants: $3 for three small ones or $4 for one big one
- Lockets (heart and oval shaped): $4 for one big one or $4 for three little ones
- Small chain link: $3 {Long Chain Link @Hobby Lobby: $4} (Real chain link is cheapest at Home Depot or Lowes)
- String of Beads (small necklace size): $4
- {Bag of Bells @Hobby Lobby: $4}
- {Little Hats @Hobby Lobby: $2-3}
- {Black Plushie/Doll Eyes @Hobby Lobby: $1 for 6 eyes}
- {18mm Doll Eyes @Hobby Lobby: $5}
- Ribbon: $3-5 per spool {@Hobby Lobby: $4 for 15" spool}
- Lace: $3-4 per yard {@Hobby Lobby: $2-3 per yard} [@Joanns: $2-3YD or $5.99-6.99 a spool lots of selection]
- Fur (in ribbon form): $3 per yard [@Joanns: $2-7.99 YD]
- Feather (ribbon): $3 per yard
- Bead Ribbon: $2-5 per yard {@Hobby Lobby: $2 for 24" spool}
- Sequin Ribbon: $3-7 per yard
- Rope: $2 per yard [@Joanns: $1-2 YD]
- String: $1-2 per yard
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