spongy fabric? neoprine?

[quiltwithmom]

I hate asking a question like this on a quilt site. I am hoping that many of you do other crafts. I want to make a laptop bag and I am looking for that spongy type fabric. Do you know what I mean? neoprine(sp?) comes to mind. Do you know where I can get it? Do you think Joannes or Michaels? You can PM me if you do not want to leave a link here. I have tried searching the net but since I really don't know what it is called I am meeting deadends.
Kathy

[CaroleJ]

Try doing a google search for "purchase neoprene" and see what pops up.

[quiltwithmom]

carolej...thanks! Wheww who knew if I spelled it correctly I would find so much.
You are a wealth of information!
Kathy

[sewbug]

If you have a dive shop in the area, ask about getting an old dive suit to cut up for fabric.

[CaroleJ]

Sewbug, that is a great idea! I'm sure sometimes the shops get one or two that are defective or have been returned. Should be on clearance this time of year, maybe?

[xteacher]

Hancock Fabrics used to have it. It's been a long time since I was looking, but check out the upholstery area. Not the nice stuff on rollers up front, but at the back where they have vinyl for chair cushions, etc.