It’s time to get back inside and sew! Tonitex, one of Canada’s leading textile wholesalers, has just added a new collection of Korean 100% cottons to their line up.

If you are planning an artsy craftsy project or some home re-decorating, you can find your answers at Tonitex, where they sell polar fleece, denim, fake fur, plush, cotton prints, nylon, jogging fleece, broadcloth, lycra, flannel, cotton twills and outerwear fabric to the nearby manufacturers and to you too.

Around for over 30 years, you will always find  a lot of  printed cotton sheeting from top brands like Spectrix, Michael Miller, Baum, Andover, Fabri-quilt and many more brands at discount prices.

The huge space is filled to the ceiling with giant fabric rolls accessed by ladders.  Look for the coupon bins sold by the kilo – when buying remnants you can save even more money.

Shop at Tonitex’s  warehouse store on Boul. St-Laurent or shop on-line at  tonitex.com

For exciting upholstery projects or for various fashion accessories, Tonitex is featuring new cotton canvas prints. With their wide variety of prints, you’ll find a new favorite every time you come in.

New printed jerseys from Europe have also arrived. These fabrics have a very superior print quality and are so soft and friendly; they are a customer favourite at Tonitex.

If you are planning an artsy craftsy project or some home re-decorating, you can find your answers at Tonitex, where they sell polar fleece, denim, fake fur, plush, cotton prints, nylon, jogging fleece, broadcloth, lycra, flannel, cotton twills and outerwear fabric to the nearby manufacturers and to you too.

Around for over 30 years, you will always find  a lot of  printed cotton sheeting from top brands like Spectrix, Michael Miller, Baum, Andover, Fabri-quilt and many more brands at discount prices.

The huge space is filled to the ceiling with giant fabric rolls accessed by ladders.  Look for the coupon bins sold by the kilo – when buying remnants you can save even more money.

Shop at Tonitex’s  warehouse store on Boul. St-Laurent or shop on-line at  tonitex.com

All you DIYers will be happy to hear that Tonitex, one of Canada’s leading textile wholesalers, has just added a new collection of products to their line up.

Their product of the week is wool. Wool is one of the oldest fabrics ever invented, with wool making tools dating back as far as 10,000 years ago.

Wool fabric offers the ultimate in comfort, warmth and versatility.  Naturally flexible, insulating and hydrophobe (moisture repellent), and hypo-allergenic. This unique fabric is used in garments and furnishings, offering warmth in the winter and coolness in summer.

Crafters, check out their large collection of wool fabrics at great prices and make exactly what you want. Wool is easy to work with and makes any sewing project a breeze.

Tonitex’s assortment includes: yarn-dyed wool, plain colors, Melton, boiled wool, Italian wool, Victor wool and more, and are sure to add a little extra to any wool DIY project. You can check them out right here.

If you are planning an artsy craftsy project or some home re-decorating, you can find your answers at Tonitex, where they sell polar fleece, denim, fake fur, plush, cotton prints, nylon, jogging fleece, broadcloth, lycra, flannel, cotton twills and outerwear fabric to the nearby manufacturers and to you too.

Around for over 30 years, you will always find  a lot of  printed cotton sheeting from top brands like Spectrix, Michael Miller, Baum, Andover, Fabri-quilt and many more brands at discount prices.

The huge space is filled to the ceiling with giant fabric rolls accessed by ladders.  Look for the coupon bins sold by the kilo – when buying remnants you can save even more money.

Shop at Tonitex’s  warehouse store on Boul. St-Laurent or shop on-line at  tonitex.com

With some downtime this summer, you might be planning  some home re-decorating or an arts and crafts project. When you are searching for the fabrics that you need, you can now search online at a Montreal fabric vendor, Tonitex.

You can find your answers right here at home, in the Chabanel area, at Tonitex, where they sell polar fleece, denim, fake fur, plush, cotton prints, nylon, jogging fleece, broadcloth, lycra, flannel, cotton twills and outerwear fabric to the nearby manufacturers and to you too.

Around for over 30 years, you will always find  a lot of  printed cotton sheeting from top brands like Spectrix, Michael Miller, Baum, Andover, Fabri-quilt and many more brands at discount prices.

The huge space is filled to the ceiling with giant fabric rolls accessed by ladders.  Look for the coupon bins sold by the kilo – when buying remnants you can save even more money.

Location: 9630 Boul. St-Laurent, Montreal H2N 1R1
corner: Louvain
Tel: 514-389-8293
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat 9-4
Website www.tonitex.com
To view their new products, have a look at: http://bit.ly/1oWpPiC

Ted’s Hobby Shop has been a fixture on the West Island since 1958. Love their slogan regarding kids, “they have stuff to do, rather that stuff to have”. Their merchandise is a mixture of arts and crafts and toys which use brain power. So if you’re looking for board games, card games or jigsaw puzzles ( now featuring Wrebbit 3D ones for you puzzle aficionados),  science kits or model rockets, start here. But then think about:

– plastic model kits of cars, planes, boats, tanks, sci-fi vehicles from Star Trek, Star Wars, BattleStar Galactica
– scrapbooking and beading supplies
– plasticine, polymer clay (for jewelry and bead-making) and air dry clay
– general arts and crafts supplies like paint, paint by numbers and paint for models
– lots of radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters and cars
– airbrushes – for painting and air design

If you’re looking for a good selection of die cast airplanes, look no further. 80’s nostalgia buffs can pick up SNL’s Mr. Bill and some Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. And just what every household needs – a remote-controlled rat or pigs that fly – they’re both sold here!

Smart Shoppers know that there are always display tables out front for discounted items

Location: 291 St. Jean Blvd. Pointe Claire QC H9R 3J1
Corner: Douglas-Shand
Tel: 514-697-1810
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/10YeUUB
Email: info@tedshobbyshop.com

Seventeen years after coming to Canada. Michaels, North America’s largest art and crafts supply retailer with more than 1,070 stores in 49 states and Canada has finally opened 7 stores in Quebec: Gatineau, LaSalle, Lachenaie, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Jérôme, Vaudreuil-Dorion, and Laval.

From jewelry making, scrapbooking, and cake decorating supplies to custom framing services, floral, wall decor, seasonal decorations, and more, you will find it all here over 35,000 items for the hobbyist or do-it-yourself home decorator.

Michaels Quebec stores have partnered with Air Miles.

Q1: What can we expect to find at these warehouse sales?

Just like we have garage sales, there are many manufacturers or distributors in the city that have an annual or semi-annual “garage sale”. They must clear out their warehouse space in order to make room for the next seasons’s merchandise Sometimes it pays to wait for a certain time of the year to buy. They sell off samples or liquidated items they are no longer producing, leftovers from last season, seconds or lines that never sold well. Whatever it is, the price is always right.

Today’s sales that I’m mentioning: Christmas decor, toys, coats for men and women, snowsuits for kids, and always lots of clothing
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The products at these sales vary as much as retail varies: Quebec designer fashions, toys, bowling balls, fine china, skin care products, home electronics, Halloween costumes, makeup, crystal, duvets and linens, ladies’ bras,  pianos, perfume, flatware, jeans, golf equipment, chocolates, winter jackets, lingerie and, of course, casual clothes for men and women.

Q2: You mentioned outerwear, which ones are happening now?

Gusti used to be very secretive about their warehouse sales but now their name is right on their flyer and there’s another name too – C’est la vie.  Please note that it is in a new location south of the Metropolitain.  Also note that it is a one day only sale. They usually have one in the Spring too.

The meager info on the flyer says that they sell  children’s outerwear which is what they are well known for but also note that they are selling ladies and men’s outerwear too.

Location: 250 rue de Liege
Phone: (450) 682-0500
Date: Sunday Nov 21
Time 8-3

Raffinati has been a well-known well-made Montreal-made label for women’s (2-18) wool coats, suits, capes, raincoats and sportswear  for many years. About 3 or 4 times a year (March, June, Aug, Dec) they are clear out their stock from their Chabanel showroom including scarves and jewelry to go with all of the above.

9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Tel: 514-327-4477
Dates:  Nov 25-Dec 1
Times: Nov 25: 10-, Nov 26-Dec 1:10-6

O.K. Kids which sells a lot of kid’s lines in sizes 0-12 is having a warehouse sale for 10 days starting tomorrow. There has to be some names you like amongst:  Carter’s watch the wear, Petite Bears, , deux par deux, scrumptious, minoti, Bobini, Funky Diva, Nannette,  rumble tumble, Krickets Elite, b.t. kids, Cradle Togs, petit lem, Dr. Bon, Gusti,  Genevieve Lapierrre, Les Deux Capitaines and a petite echelle.

Location: 270 Benjamin Hudon, Ville St-Laurent
corner: Deslauriers
Tel: 514-332-KIDS (5437)
Dates: Nov 17-28
Hours: Mon & Tues 9-6, Wed-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-5
www.okkids.com

Q3:  What brands of clothing might we find at these warehouse sales for men and women?

If you like the brands: Miss Sixty, Energie, Killah and you are a man, woman or a child, you can head here (Chabanel) for another weekend of their fall and winter sample sale.

Location: 225 Chabanel, suite 901
Phone: 514-906-4430
Dates and Times: Nov 17-19: 12-8, Sat Nov 20: 9-5
www.sixtycanada.com

Cool brands as in Dirtee Hollywood, Shirimiri, Riller and Fount, Maurie and Eve,  Sanctuary or Drykorn are being cleared for 50-70% off for men and women in dresses, tops, coats and even shoes and boots.

Location: 225 Chabanel, suite 909
corner: Meunier
Dates: Nov 17-27
Times: Mon-Fri 10-7   Sat 10-5
www.rillerandfount.com
www.drykorn.com
www.dirteehollywood.com
www.maurieandeve.com
www.sanctuaryclothing.com
www.shirimiri.com

Manhattan Industries does not usually offer their premium brands at their warehouse sales. However you will find  Superdry, AG Adriano Goldschmied and i.am here on their 3 weekend sample clearance sale for men’s and women’s clothing and shoes at 50% to 70% off.

The brands they usually offer and still will have at this time: Indus+ry (edgy streetwear for men and women sizes XS-L), Industry shoe company (mens’ casual and dressy leather shoes sizes 38-44), pure & simple (women casual basics, some for men),, and Me(el) (ladies feminine tops, dresses sizes XS-L).

Location: 6150 Transcanadienne
Corner of Isabey, Ville St. Laurent
Dates:Nov 19,20,26.27, Dec 03,04
Times: Fri 5-9,  Sat 9-1
www.manhattaninc.com
www.meelclothing.com
www.industryclothing.com
www.pureandsimple.com

Q4: Okay we’ll bite and talk about Christmas, where were those decorations – and the toys?

Groupe Pierre Belvedere is offering up 4 weekends of clearances on educational toys, Christmas decorations, cards, gifts, candles,  stationery, napkins, calendars, agendas and things for special occasions.

Location: 2555 Dollard Ave, bdlg #1, Ville Lasalle
Corner: rue de Hull
Phone: (514- 286-2880
Dates: Nov 4-7, Nov 11-14, Nov 18-21, Nov 25-28
Time: Th&F 3-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
www.pierrebelvedere.com

Homegrown company, MEGA Brands is having a seasonal warehouse sale . Besides their well-known snap together Mega Bloks, they also sell arts and crafts under the RoseArt brand. Expect prices to be 40-70% of retail for toys, puzzles,  school and office supplies, construction sets, trucks, and Board Dudes. This sale is for excess inventory and discontinued lines., you may find  some regular priced items.

Good idea: If you miss the sale at one of their locations (Ville St-Laurent, Greenfield Park or Lachenaie), you can catch the next one the following week –

Phone: 514-333-3339

Location 1: 4505 Hickmore, door 110
Dates and Times: Nov 24-26: 11-8, Nov 27: 10-4

Location 2: 3858 boul. Taschereau, Greenfield Park
Dates and Times: :  Dec 1-3:  11-8, Dec 4&5: 10-4

Location:3: Carrefour Lachenaie, 250 Montee des Pionniers
Dates and Times: Dec 8-10:  11-8, Dec 11&12: 10-4

Q5: How do we find out about these sales?

Read my shlog where I post them a few days before they happen .When you attend the sale, ask if you can be put on e-mailing list for future sales. If you can’t make the sale, you can try to leave your name and e-mail with the receptionist.