Bought mismatched fabric
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kansas City area USA
Posts: 421
this is another reason why I fold all my fabrics in the store. I shop and fill my basket then let the clerk cut but I ask they hand me the fabric so I am able to fold and check for flaws and you would be so surprised at some of the flaws I've found over the years....the clerks are always good about leting me fold...saves them time!! I like to fold in 6 to 8 inch sections like it is when it comes off the bolt so if i only need a few inches, I don't have to unroll a big mess to find the end....just flip and cut!
jodi in leavenworth
jodi in leavenworth
#22
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 250
I would like to think that if you bought it recently that Joann's would either take it back or give you more of the same fabric. If not, it may be a good chance to get creative and use the smaller yardage on the outside or inside portion of the quilt to show some gradation, since it is very similar. Just a suggestion.
#24
I had this happen a couple times, only once I made it home with the fabric. It was a blue cotton I got the fabric home and not only was the feel different but the color was too. It was two different brands but they had rolled the one yard cut around the bold. The other times that it has happened is I have gone to get some muslin and I grab the bold I want, then I get back to the cut table and they have two or three different fabrics rolled around the bolt that says the size I want. Sometimes its not even all the same size, sometimes not the same color. I always watch what they are cutting and I now I refuse the precut pieces that are wrapped around the bolt.
Anyways in the case of the mismatched blue that made it home I took it back to the fabric table with my recipt. they told me to go get the fabric I had orginally gotten and they cut me another yard of it off. I was happy.
Anyways in the case of the mismatched blue that made it home I took it back to the fabric table with my recipt. they told me to go get the fabric I had orginally gotten and they cut me another yard of it off. I was happy.
#25
purchase all from the bolt....Since the yd. of fabric was a leftover and, if you like the fabric on the bolt, I would take it back. I'm sure they would let you return that piece and have another cut from the bolt. It WAS their error putting that piece on the bolt in the first place. And because it's a quilt shop, I'm sure they realize the importance of having the SAME fabric for your project.
#27
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,148
Joanns will return fabric as long as the peice is not cut and have receipt. But in this case I would return to store and speak to manager and tell her what happened and ask for refund. Then purchase more fabric.
#28
Originally Posted by doxieloverred
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.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DogHouseMom
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
6
01-20-2013 08:56 PM
greywuuf
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
16
04-06-2012 03:49 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
0
12-03-2010 09:11 PM