I have had that happen and it frustrates me SOOOOO much! I have now made a practice of calling, if I am ordering from a place that I can't get to in person. Otherwise, if I am in the store, I ususally take it to the counter and open it and go through it piece by piece. Sometimes I ask for a replacement piece. It is harder online, and alot more frustrating to not get what you expected. Hope you have success getting the fabrics you want , one way or the other!