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08-25-2011, 07:01 AM

#21

EagarBeez

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could you have asked for a swatch of the fabric to see if it was a near matchup??

08-25-2011, 08:24 AM

#22

DebraK

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This is funny comig from someone who sells online ;-) Nice things in your shop.

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Originally Posted by Kristin in ME

I've been wondering why people would buy on-line, I would be concerned that the true colors wouldn't be represented on my monitor, or not feeling like I have a good grasp of the scale of the print, or not getting to feel the quality, etc.

But then I checked out an on-line store for the first time last night... and I think I may be in trouble!! lol

08-25-2011, 08:27 AM

#23

LauraEllen

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Try using the back side of the fabric! I received some yellow fabric from an online store recently that turned out to be way to bright for my tastes, but the back-side is a much softer color.

08-25-2011, 08:31 AM

#24

niizh

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I buy on line all the time. However, if possible, I go the the manufacturers website Seem picture is better quality there.

08-25-2011, 08:31 AM

#25

quilter68

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10 years of buying on line and no disappointments. Just remember that there are "millions" of shades of aqua!

08-25-2011, 08:34 AM

#26

Carron

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathou

Living 300 miles away from a quilting shop, I HAVE to rely on on-line shopping. I often send by mail (the one with a postage stamp!) to the quilt shop a swatch of the fabric I need to add to. Sometimes I also add my quilt design. I give my specifications and they then decide for me on the shade that goes well with my swatch. 100% satisfied!

Now this is a good idea asking for a sample!

08-25-2011, 08:37 AM

#27

blossom808

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awh so sorry to hear that. Ive only ordered once threw a magazine they sent and I love the fabric I bought. I just used some of it in my Star tablerunner I posted today.

08-25-2011, 08:41 AM

#28

dunster

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I buy for my stash, seldom for a specific project. Only once was I disappointed with the quality of a piece of fabric, and the ebay seller refunded my money immediately. I now give her a good bit of business! Occasionally the colors aren't what I thought they would be, but that can be a happy accident.

08-25-2011, 08:48 AM

#29

Cathou

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathou

Now this is a good idea asking for a sample!

Actually I'm the one sending the swatch TO the shop but that's a very good idea to ask for a swatch FROM the shop. Not sure they would do that though?!?!

08-25-2011, 08:56 AM

#30

QuiltnLady1

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I have bought quite a bit of fabric online and have only been unhappy a couple of times. These were flannel panels and when washed they were a mess!! I spend hours trying to straighten them and finally added a wide border and squared it up that way. Given that I paid LQS prices for the panels and I was on a deadline to finish, I just made do.