Originally Posted by A1penny
If you love the pattern and are convinced to buy it...I would suggest that you call the shop and ask is this the original fabric!
This was the case with the first BOM I did, too. Fortunately, I like the substituted fabrics as much as the ones shown on the pattern envelope - the quilt is just a little more subdued.
In my case, it worked out well because the quilt is actually more versatile than the original color scheme, but if I'd been in love with the original fabrics, I can see where this would be a real disappointment.