I tried running this co-op this past October, but I was new to blogging, and it was right before Christmas, so I didn’t have enough people together to place an order. I want to try again. If you’re not familiar with co-ops, basically it’s people pooling their orders to get merchandise at wholesale prices. The goods are shipped to one person, the co-op host, and the host divides the orders and ships them to the individuals.
I organized some co-ops last summer (Melissa & Doug, Laptop Lunches, etc.), so I have run some before, and before I had children I also used to sell fabric on ebay, so I (ahem) know what I’m getting myself into. 😉 I know some of you don’t know me from Adam, but I have positive feedback on ebay (sarabluemerle), Etsy (bluemerleboutique), and Diaperswappers (bluemerle); over half of my feedback on Etsy and Diaperswappers was from trades, and all 3 accounts are at 100% feedback. Just in case you would like to see that I’m not planning on ripping you off. 🙂
One-time Fabric Co-op for Echino Fabrics
By placing an order/sending payment, you agree to a few painless rules:
1. When pre-payment for your fabric is sent, I ask that you include a Paypal “handling fee” of .30 plus 3% of your total.
2. There will be NO co-op fee. 🙂
3. Kokka fabric bolts may be anywhere from 9-13 yards. Please place an order in 1-yard increments. I will do my best to accommodate everyone’s order (I will close bolts at around 9-11 yards), but if we are shipped less yardage, then I will first fulfill the orders placed first (of course, you will receive any refunds owed to you).
Additional Information
a. Please add your information and your order to the spreadsheet located here:
Order Spreadsheet
b. I have worked hard to make sure all the available prints are listed, but let me know if I missed something.
c. Our combined order must be at least 1 bolt for Echino. Since the Echino is coming from overseas, they require AT LEAST 8 WEEKS to receive our fabric; if you can’t wait that long, please don’t order.
d. Pricing – Echino $8.50 per yard
You will be responsible for shipping to me, to be divided evenly per yard (my approximation is that shipping to me is about 50 cents per yard, so I will add that in when requesting payment and refund any overage). When I have received the fabric, I will collect a second payment for your fabric to be shipped to you (most likely a USPS Flat Rate Box).
e. I will close the spreadsheet to all new orders on January 28th. After that, I will try to fill bolts over the weekend. All payments must be received by February 1st.
My e-mail is sew [email protected], feel free to drop me a line if you have a question. My Paypal is also the same e-mail address. J
I love this fabric. What patterns are you thinking about and how much do we have to commit to? Where can I go to see the patterns available. So will it be about half of what it usually is if it is wholesale?
Thanks, Elizabeth King. Fabbyfelt.com
Hi! I wandered over from Mommy’s Nap Time and have been poking around since yesterday 🙂 I have recently been very curious about fabric co-ops but wasn’t even sure where to start looking. I did add myself to the spreadsheet, so I am hoping that more people will add on and it will be a go!
I always love me a co-op!! Have you thought about doing it in a Yahoo group? I am in several co-ops in the yahoo groups and are MUCH easier to work with pictures and database style. 🙂 Off to go check these out!!
Ok, I just added myself to the spreadsheet! Thanks!
Added myself to the spreadsheet, Thanks! The hard part was picking just a few fabrics!
Hi,
I just found your blog – any chance there is any of this left? Anybody who made up fills just to close a bolt?? I would really love to be in – seems I am a week late though. Please let me know, or if you do it again I would love to be involved. (I am a follower now so hopefully will see if you are!)
Thanks,
Megan.
Duh, too late. Next time, count me in 🙂 Really, if somehow I miss it, please please email me.
This seems like an amazing idea! If you do get a chance to do this again I’d love to join.
Hi, I just came across your blog…boy I would’ve love to join this co-op. I’ve already spent too much on these irresistible fabrics!!
Yes, if you do this again, I’d definitely be interested in getting in on it
I am just a little late. Lol! But will you ever do this again? I am so interested! Also, I’d love contacts of where to get it by the bolt for not so much if you do not do this anymore or if you do not have any to sale.
I am just a little late. Lol! But will you ever do this again? I am so interested! Also, I’d love contacts of where to get it by the bolt for not so much if you do not do this anymore or if you do not have any to sale.