yes, sometimes I've noticed that even when a fabric is "new" to my store, there are sometimes fade lines in the cheaper ones. I guess the 'gris' does not always take the dyes but quality control seems to have gone out the window with many things now, not only fabric. I just keep my eyes open and the ladies at our shop are very helpful at cutting away anything that is not acceptable. Or, I just say no thanks, and try to remember that something of poor quality is not their fault.