K, I said I'd keep even the good news to myself, but I lied.
Got my order. In its entirety. Packed nicely, fabric looks great. I was originally quoted a higher shipping amount, but when it was ACTUALLY shipped, it would fit in a FRB, and I was charged accordingly.
Had the occasion to email Chris last week or whatever, and he was SUPER fast to reply. Extremely polite and accurate. For the circumstances, with a gazillion people circling around to get a rockin' deal on fabric, they've done well. I now have them on speed-dial(-up) for when I have an itch to get some goodies.
I'm sorry that patience didn't pay off for a few unhappy quilters. It did for me. :D