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    Old 03-26-2019, 02:53 AM
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    I have used quite a bit of his fabric (bought a couple of fat quarter bundles and half yard assortments) and did not think it was any different than most of everything else I've got.

    However - I thought that the company that was making his fabric went out of business a year ago, and then another started up and what I bought a few years ago may be very different than what is being sold right now.
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    Old 03-26-2019, 03:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by PamelaOry
    I too, thought the kaffe fabrics felt thin.
    Ditto, but mine were precuts. Does anyone know if there's a difference between the yardage and precuts? There shouldn't be, but maybe?
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    Old 03-26-2019, 03:50 AM
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    Yes, I think the fabric has gotten thinner. I recently purchased some, prewashed it and was very disappointed in the feel and weight of it.
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    Old 03-26-2019, 05:19 AM
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    To me, his fabric feels softer, more drapeable, but not necessarily thinner. Never had any issues with it.
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    Old 03-26-2019, 06:04 AM
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    While sorting thru a lot of Laurel Burch fabrics collected over a period of years I found the quality (hand) to vary a great deal. When I asked I was told that the pattern was purchased (or whatever it is called legally) but what quality of cotton goods it is printed on can vary. This may be what you're seeing.
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    Old 03-26-2019, 06:17 AM
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    Received a kit with some of his fabric. Some of it was very nice and other pieces were thin which surprised me. Definately difference in feel between the fabrics.
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    Old 03-26-2019, 06:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by Onebyone
    I have a lot of Kaffe quilt kits but I haven't made any of the quilts so don't know the quality of the fabric. I buy the quilt kits to put up and then sell on Ebay after that fabric line is gone. I can get triple the price for the kit so there are many who love his fabric and the quality.
    Just do not try selling it for a profit on this board !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Old 03-26-2019, 07:41 AM
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    I don't think thinner is necessarily bad, and in fact, can mean a higher thread count. I love the thin, papery feel of some Art Gallery fabrics. I'd be more concerned about a fabric that felt thick and coarse over one that feels thin and silky.
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    Old 03-26-2019, 08:05 AM
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    There are definitely different weights of the Kaffe fabrics. I have a bunch made by Rowan and they almost feel like rayon, while others seem to be printed on regular weight cottons.
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    Old 03-26-2019, 08:30 AM
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    I've never noticed a difference in the ones I've purchased over the years. Just purchased a few FQ's of a new line last week.
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