I rarely get a fabric that the color is not really what I anticipate. It happens , but always enlarge the sample before buying. If you are buying from as manufactures group they are made to coodinate. There have been a few times I have called and gotten a sample as the match was critical.
I don't preshop at a LQS then go on line.. I thing its taking advantage of the resource( LQS) with out contributing ($$).