Originally Posted by
Onebyone
Anyone who buys directly from a fabric rep for the manufacturer can get the new lines as soon as it's available. Most shops buy from a distributor who orders the fabric line in bulk then sells it to shops so there is a wait time. Pre cuts are made only one time from a design line so when they are gone they are gone.
Thank you, Onebyone, for that explanation. It makes sense. I, too, have wondered why I could get new lines from Etsy earlier than the large online shops.