retrogirl02

I've been purchasing some modern designer fabrics and have had a heck of a time finding complete lines. Usually I have to get pieces from numerous sellers and the shipping is getting way too pricey. Towards the end of the year, one of my favorites has a new line coming out and I ..all the prints---well, except 3 colorful plaids but I'm sure I could use them for coordinating different prints from the line.

I was lucky enough to get a set of FQs from the most recent release by chance but when they arrived, they were just folded in half in the box. I miss the stacks of beautiful FQs so nicely folded and tied with a bow. Is it just me?

Anyway, nearly all the presales are already sold out and few shops are showing they'll carry the full line if it's not prepaid. The entire fabric purchase must be prepaid, not a fee to hold your place in line kind of thing. I guess I could understand a month or two before it arrives so the shops can purchase enough stock but this is still 4 months away and most sold out last month.

Is this new? I've been on a long break from quilting and really haven't kept up with anything. I understand they're popular but there are tiny scraps being sold for $20-100 on some of the resell it sites and handmade sites, too. That just seems crazy to me...but my favorite quilt shops have all closed. Most of my online shops have also closed in recent years, one just a week ago.

Side note: I also purchase 30s reproductions, which I guess have fallen out of fashion and are considerably harder to come by. I have a couple leads but if you have suggestions, I'd love to hear them. What is up with this presale stuff?