I had that happen at HOP. I ordered a couple of yards of a border print. After a long wait and no communication from them I received 1/2 yard and a note saying that's all they had. What can you do with 1/2 yard of border print? Other places I've ordered from communicate either by email or by phone if there's a question about the order. "We only have 2 rather than 2-1/2 yards. Do you want that?" or "Do you want to wait for your backorder to have everything shipped at once?