Is it just me or does anyone else get aggrevated....
#61
I think the only solution is to check the fabric while you are at the cutting station and if it is NOT straight, then hand it back to them to give you a new fresh cut of fabric. They won't be making those mistakes too much longer. Owners won't be happy to have all those 'remnant pieces' at discounted prices cuz their staff won't cut straight.
I haven't done that exactly, but I have taken fabric back to Joann's when the cut was bad and they did replace the fabric. It was just a pain in the butt for me time wise and having to drive and use the extra gas.
my 2 cents
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
I haven't done that exactly, but I have taken fabric back to Joann's when the cut was bad and they did replace the fabric. It was just a pain in the butt for me time wise and having to drive and use the extra gas.
my 2 cents
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
#62
Regarding cutting or tearing fabric.... I found this and it was interesting solution, just not sure I want to do it with all my fabric.
http://www.american-doll-outfitters.com/grain_line.html
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
http://www.american-doll-outfitters.com/grain_line.html
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
#63
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,237
Our JoAnn's uses scissors to cut and the fabric always ends up crooked. I wish they would use a rotary cutter and, if not, then just rip. At least that would be straighter. I always buy 1/4 yd. extra at JoAnn's to compensate and often need it.
#66
Not a "stupid" way to do business at all. The store clerks are adhering to company policy and could lose their jobs over giving a customer more than they asked for. The corporate world is a beast sometimes, but it's all about bottom-line profit. Please don't blame the staff. They are only doing what their employer requires them to do--meaning Hancock's, Joann's etc. Not sure about LQS's but their profit margin is much lower, so I assume they need to be extra careful.
If I need to pay for an extra inch or two, that's fine with me. I've been shorted a couple of inches on muslin for a backing and my quilt was ruined, so I get extra to compensate for "human error".
If I need to pay for an extra inch or two, that's fine with me. I've been shorted a couple of inches on muslin for a backing and my quilt was ruined, so I get extra to compensate for "human error".
#67
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Posts: 195
I just bought some dog fabric and I was telling the gal that I'm making a quilt out of show ribbons for our shar-pei breeder. So I was telling her that I was going to fussy cut the shar-pei dogs for the center blocks. So what does she do instead of measuring 2 extra inches or even asking if I wanted a bit more she cuts off the tops of the shar-pei dogs heads. so now I'm out a whole row of dogs that I could have used and might have needed. To say the least I was a bit miffed.
But also my fault because I didn't catch her in time to make her cut above the heads. I guess that falls into the live and learn and keep a close eye on what their doing. and scream loud as they start kjym Kathy
But also my fault because I didn't catch her in time to make her cut above the heads. I guess that falls into the live and learn and keep a close eye on what their doing. and scream loud as they start kjym Kathy
#68
Originally Posted by Linda B
Bearisgray: Losing so much to fraying in the wash is exactly why I hand wash all my fabric in the kitchen sink now. There will still be some stringies, by NOTHING like the wad you get from a washing machine. What I wish I had was an old fashioned wringer!!
#69
Also, at JoAnns they only pay minimum wage, and half the employees that work there know next to nothing about sewing. All they know how to do it cut, get it into the little machine and next customer please.
#70
I bought some of the boy scout fabric so that my daughter and I could make a memory quilt for her husband. We plan to incorporate his badges, shirts, and photos to celebrate his years in scouting. I would love to see the quilts you and others are making for your Scout.:)
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