Yikes. I'd be really upset. Good thing you bought extra!

I've bought the wide backing fabrics from JoAnn's and had shrinkage problems, but not that much, only about 4 ins. which is still too much for me! I don't buy the wide backing from them anymore!

You'd be lucky if Joann's would even take it back. Most places have a "No Return" policy on cut fabrics.

Do you remember what it said on the end of the bolt?

I purchased Roc-Lon tea-dyed muslin that said "pre-shrunk" on the end of the bolt.

Ha! That shrank a LOT wen I washed it. Sure glad I didn't believe the label.

I've never heard of fabric shrinking that much. Of course I don't wash in hot water either.

I'd take it back with your receipt showing the amount you bought and show the manager. If you don't get results, ask for the dist. mgr.'s address and write them.

Course if it wasn't washed according to label instructions that's another story. I've seen some quilting fabric that says wash in cold water right on the bolt end.

WOW...OMG....I agree that's a lot of shrinkage. Now we know not to get that 108" backing. They should put a disclaimer or something on there stating the shrinkage.

I've never used a sheet for a backing...at least not on a big quilt. What thread count do you use? Any special brand? Thanks for any help.

thanks very much for this alert. you stated the facts, let us know the results of your inquiry, and resisted the urge to rant and rave about it.

this is valuable information. it also reminds me that i should keep better track of the manufacturer, the name of the fabric, and where i bought it. that information isn't always printed on the selvages. if i wrote all that on my copy of the order form, i'd be better able to remember which bargains were bargains, and which were not.

i am starting a notebook today!

thanks again. :thumbup:

Wow, that is alot of shrinking! I am really glad you bought extra! I always buy extra of Joannes Stuff too, because you never know!