ptquilts

I found out long ago that a fabric can have 2 or 3 "flaws" per yard and still not be considered a "second". No one is guaranteeing your fabric will be flawless. All the more reason to inspect it as it is being cut.
Let us know how you make out.

clanpher

You need to watch where you purchase fabric, some places that look like dept. stores buy 1st runs. These are fabrics with flaws and/or the colors were not what the designer had in mind, so the company that prints the fabric for say RJR will sale the fabric to stores that go in and buy 1st runs

quilt queen 2

I bought some white fabric for background Squares at a LQS and when I went to cut it I saw little black spots. I called an told them about it and they were so apologetic they checked the inside of the bolt and the entire bolt was defective. They sent me fabric from another bolt along with a bonus meter and thanked me for letting them know.This fabric was for a guild project and our members were impressed at the response.The LQS has gained a lot of our members business just because of the way they dealt with this issue.

grandmaquilts

Thank you all for your comments. I will contact them and see what happens. If nothing else maybe they can check the bolt and make sure it doesn't happen again. I will let you know what happens.

np3

I am from California too and we traveled across the country this summer visiting quilt shops. I found South Dakota to have some of my favorite shops! I have continued to order from them since returning home. I hope they take good care of you.

leamelon

If u are lucky u can cut around it. I am sure it has happened to most of us. Try returning if u can

desertrose

I agree with contacting the shop and giving them the opportunity to do right by you. If they aren't aware of the problem it gives them the chance to check the fabric before it becomes a problem with many customers. Hopefully they will value you as a customer that's just as important to them as their regulars. Most LS employees are quilter's/sewer's too and can understand the issue at hand.

Good luck,
Andie :D :D :D

grandmaquilts

I do too because I loved that shop. The lady was so nice and the shop was awesome. I was in a tour van so couldn't spend enough hours there. I didn't even get to go to the sale room.