Well I just did a "fact check" with Needlecraft, another distributor that we buy from. And this is what I was told:
"Yes, it's true. Guess they found too many prints getting in the hands of manufacturers. We have until March 1 to submit any last orders. This fabric will continue in chain stores."
I asked who the manufacturers were, if they were Etsy or eBay sellers, and was told , "Yes, I believe that's the problem, maybe even on a larger scale than Etsy or Ebay."
So now you know the whole scoop!