cheesecloth by the bolt

[Tropit]

Anyone know where to get good cheesecloth in larger quantities?  I'm tired of ordering a yard, or two at a time and paying way too much for it.

Thanks,

~ C.

[linuxboy]

Regular 90-count muslin cloth works well if you want natural cloth, and you can get that for ~1.50/yard at most fabric shops. Heck, even walmart has it in their fabric section. Or are you looking for something in the 60-count range?

[Tropit]

90 count is probably just fine, unless I need to drain something fast.  90 is probably similar to butter muslin. 

Thanks...I'm off to Wally World!

[linuxboy]

yep, 90 is butter muslin. Jo anne fabrics and michael's also have regular 90 muslin. They have coupons sometimes for 50% off one item or similar, so you could get a really great deal on a bolt, $30 or $40 or so, and that's usually about 60 yards of fabric...

[Gina]

I've been using relatively sheer white curtain material from a bolt purchased long ago. I dont know what current costs are, buy you might also check with a remnant or upholstry store that sells odd ends of bolts for less.

Of course it's hard to beat those Michael's 40-50% coupons LB mentioned. For those check your Sunday morning paper - that's where I used to see them. Also, sometimes if you go into Michael's and purchase some little thing, you'll get a good coupon with your receipt.

Dont forget to check the width of the bolt/fabric so you'll be able to cut as many useful pieces as possible of the size you use.

[linuxboy]

Here's a current coupon
http://printable.couponfeed.net/stores/michaels/12973ccc6e7b6d79.html

taken from http://www.retailmenot.com/view/michaels.com

Here are some for joann farbics http://www.retailmenot.com/view/joann.com

Gina, I've used that sheer curtain fabric before, too! I go into craft stores sometimes and look around for stuff I can use for my cheesemaking

[Acelim]

I bought my mine from Walmart through online. You can check their website and compare the price to other marketplace. They absolutely sell it in a low cost.