Pennyhal

I bought a quilt kit and started to cut the fabric. I found that the fabric in the kit was off square, so I straighten it. Then I found out that once straightened, there was not enough fabric to cut all the pieces. The fabric was cut exactly to the inch of what was needed. So now I'll need to buy some of that fabric. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you just go ahead and cut the pieces off square? Does this problem appear in most precut kits?

BellaBoo

I buy most of my kits from Connecting Threads. They fabric is always more then I need to finish the quilt. I have several from Hancocks of Paducah and so far the fabric has been generous. I found with BOMs the fabric is on the short side even from well known shops. The last BOM program I bought, the applique fabric pieces were just scraps of fabric. For the price of the program I didn't expect scrap odd shape pieces.

Kitsie

I've always been well-supplied with Pam Bono kits and Marti Michell's Patchwork Party BOM's even though they were cut at different shops. That must be very frustrating! Did you call the shop and talk to them? Maybe they would have sent you more.

Crqltr

Quilt kits from creative quilt kits are always great. Check their web site, they have good sales. And no I'm not the owner or store worker..just another satisfied customer!

dunster

I would definitely complain to the stop that provided the kit.

Annaquilts

That is why I do not buy kits. I am sorry to hear this happened to you.

BMP

I am always hesitant to buy kits for that reason !

snipforfun

Unfortunate for you but not unusual occurrence. I bought one kit, got burned because the store ran out of the main fabric. I did notice when I was in a store the other day that they had their BOM and kit fabric practically under lock and key. Not for sale. Great idea until everyone gets their packet for the month. They give a reward for bringing in the finished block the next month.

toverly

I have only done two kits so far but, they cured me of kits. I found that I didn't have enough fabric in either one. I guess I cut large? I do know that when piecing, only do a scant 1/4". I would contact the place I purchased the kit and ask for more, you are probably not the only one to experience the problem.

Scissor Queen

I do BOMs and I always measure the piece before I cut it. Some stores are more generous with their cuts than other stores.