connecting threads "seconds"
03-25-2011, 12:19 PM
#42
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Fabric seconds can mean a dye lot was not the exact color as the one before, sometimes the prints don't line up 100%, could be a thread leaves a little nub on the top of the fabric but, most of the time it's really hard to find the 2nd part. Top name companies cannot (or shouldn't) sell 2nds for top dollar, so they go elsewhere. Sometimes they are the first runs on lesser quality fabric to test out the new line of prints.
Brenda
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03-25-2011, 12:35 PM
#44
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OK I was looking on there last night too..I am sticking to my budget and not going to order anything this time....I will be a good girl for now..BUT.. tomorrow is another day..I might weaken *L*
Happy Stitchin' Linda B.
Happy Stitchin' Linda B.
03-25-2011, 01:06 PM
#45
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I purchased some last week and I can't tell that there is anything wrong with them. They look as good as the regular fabric. I bought some for backing because they were seconds, but I could use them for piecing too because there is nothing wrong with the ones I ordered.
03-25-2011, 04:22 PM
#46
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I got some, they had indicated that the pattern was slightly irregular a few inches out from one selvage....I think it's fine. Unless I need long strips where imperfections would show, the ones I got will be fine. Since I intend to use them in a star sampler or whatnot, they will be great.
03-25-2011, 04:33 PM
#48
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I didn't know they had seconds that they sell. Learn something new everyday. But, I did buy some what was supposed to be good fabric and it had little tiny flaws it. Not so noticable in 2 1/2 inch blocks though. I just gave them to my DH.
03-25-2011, 04:40 PM
#50
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My problem with their seconds is that they cut them up and include them in their charm collections. I bought 6 different charm packs and the same 4-5 clearance fabrics kept showed up in everyone. I know a lot of people like their fabric ,but I was unimpressed by that practice and by their overall fabric quality. Everything else from them has always been perfect and I'll continue to buy many things from them--just not charm packs or fabric.
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