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Old 01-07-2011, 09:57 PM
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I would take it back and ask for 3 yards in a continuous piece. They must have rolled the last yard from one bolt onto the new bolt instead of making it a remnant. What I don't undersatand is why the clerk said nothing! Especially since most people want it in one length. We have great JoAnn clerks, I can't imagine that happening. But, if nothing else, take it back so they can use the situation as a training tool.
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Old 01-07-2011, 10:09 PM
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I would take it back and talk to a manager!
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Old 01-07-2011, 10:13 PM
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I would at least give the store a call and speak to a manager. You might be pleasantly surprised at their willingness to make this right. If there is enough of the fabric left on the bolt, I'm almost positive they will give you a 3 yd cut in exchange for what you have now. At least give them a chance!! Good luck !
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Old 01-07-2011, 11:27 PM
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This Joann's is going out of business and they are giving 25% off all fabric. Said they lost their lease. This was quilting 100% cotton and absolutely gorgeous. I spent about $200 on fabric when I bought this. There was 2 clerks in the store. One was just cutting fabric and the other was manning the cash register and cutting. I had let 4 people go ahead of me as I had a basket FULL of bolts and fat quarters and they only had one or two bolts. I wasn't paying attention.

I thought about tea dying but am afraid that it would darken or muddy the flowers too. Don't want to take that chance. I will go back to the store and see if they will exchange that piece.

The idea for two quilts as was suggested is possible. I have some red material that will be beautiful with it and some yellows that will be awesome with it too.
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Old 01-08-2011, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by lovequilts
if you love the fabric take it back for them to replace the one yard
I'd say they will make it right. The clerk probably didn't notice either.
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Old 01-08-2011, 08:01 AM
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If it is a store closing clearance, they typically have signs up saying All Sales Final. But I would still check to see if you can get more of the one on the bolt.
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Old 01-08-2011, 08:11 AM
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If you can't use or don'treally like it. Take it back!!
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Old 01-08-2011, 08:17 AM
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I would go back to the store and buy another yard of the bolt. I would see if they would exchange or refund on the first piece. If not I would stick it in the stash.

And yes, I have done this but did not realize till I had it in the quilt. Mine was supposed to be a white aon white and one was more creamy.

Just recently I bought some and the print was the same but the fabric on the main part was much heavier and thicker something I did not desire.

I have learned to not buy the loose piece and buy it all off the long piece.
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Old 01-08-2011, 10:29 AM
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I will have to remember to not take the small piece in case i should need more. Good Tip!!
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Old 01-09-2011, 03:05 AM
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Return the fabric. I used to work there and would see this all the time. It is two fabrics from two different bolts either has a different sku number or same fab, just different run. They will take it back and cut a new pc for you.
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