Craftsy quilt kit accuracy?
 

I am really wanting to order the kit for Amish With a Twist II by Nancy Rink from Craftsy since it is on sale. Has anyone had any trouble with being shorted on fabric in kits by Craftsy? I'm just a little hesitant since I have heard of problems like that on other sites.

Thanks, y'all!

Kathy

I haven't had a problem so far. I have bought kits from Craftsy and Connecting Threads. Don't oversize all your cuts to trim down is the best advice I can give you.

I've purchased and participated in many sew alongs/ boms/ classes from Craftsy . I've never been shorted , they have always been generous. Also, the time I cut up the incorrect fabric for a project they replaced it for me quickly.

I have purchased many quilt kits from Craftsy. All of them have had enough fabric. There is one site from which I sometimes purchase kits. There have been times that I have had only 1/8" fabric left over. I know that I have to be very, very accurate when cutting their fabric. With Craftsy kits, I have never had a problem. I'll admit I am a real Craftsy fan. I love their prices on sewing notions.

I just received some fabric from Craftsy today. It was not a kit, but a pack of single yard cuts (tossed ring batiks, beautiful!). Many were exactly a yard to the thread (how do they do that! ;-)), but a few were a little short, like a quarter inch. One was ~3/4 inch short. None was over. I wrote them and am hoping to benefit from their customer service which I'm told is great. However, I may just be returning the fabrics. I also ordered a kit, which I'll very possibly or likely return unopened. I don't want to be shorted on a kit.

So buyer beware. Any of the stores can short you.

If a little bit of shorting didn't matter, certain stores wouldn't short people. And if it was just human error, some pieces would be over. Somehow the "mistake" tends to typically favor the store.

Side topic: Fabric.com doesn't do 37" anymore, at least not for me. I'd love a list of shops that cut a tinch extra, but won't hi-jack this thread for that.

Anyway.... ;-).

Also, the fabric allowance is greatly determined by the pattern designer. If you order the kit, figure out the actual yardage needed right away before cutting, so if the combination of pattern designer yardage allotment and Craftsy's tendency toward less generous cuts might create a problem, you can return the kit within the 30 days.

when doing any kit, two pieces of advice:don't leave it in storage for several years so if there is a problem the store can address it quickly and 2) read through the full instructions before you start cutting to make sure the pattern doesn't have specific cutting instructions--done both!

Thanks guys! If I order the one I am thinking of I will save $30 off the designer's site. Of course, it might not matter if I can't convince my hubby I NEED it for my birthday (in February ;) ). He just bought my Christmas gift. Lol! The Union Blues kit by Barbara Brackman for Moda.

I wouldn't be concern. They seem to have a very excellent customer service.

If possible I buy a fat quarter bundle of the fabric line used in a kit because I will make a new block before ripping it out if I mess up. I usually use the left over fabric in the backing

I have ordered several kits from Craftsy. They have all had plenty of fabric.

I just cut out a Craftsy quilt kit called Cat Crazy. I was stunned at how much extra fabric was in the kit! I will be able to make two or three throw pillows out of the extra fabric! I've never been shorted on a Craftsy kit.

I have recently ordered several kits and while there seems to be an abundance of fabric, the instructions have to be downloaded. I only have a black and white printer and it was near to impossible to distinguish the fabrics. I finally called and explained my problem and they sent it in color. I really like them but I do think it would be better to get color instructions with the quilt fabric, it's all bundled up together. I haven't started a quilt yet as we are in the process of packing but there seems to be quite a bit of fabric. Thanks for this thread and I will check out my fabric soon.

That's a great idea. Have to admit, I had not thought of that....

I have ordered several kits from Craftsy and always had plenty of fabric. Connecting Threads' kits are generous in my experience. Once I had a problem with Keepsake Quilting - washed the fabric and didn't have a thread to spare.

I love craftsy but have only ordered one kit from them. It used only jelly rolls of kona fabric. A miscue on a couple diagonal pieces sent me to the store to buy kona yardage. Totally my fault but a few extra strips in the kit sure would have been nice.

Craftsy is wonderful about sending you extra if you need it...just hope it is in stock. I have only received one kit from them where, if I cut according to their instruction, I would not have had enough fabric....took me hours to measure, remeasure....had 1/16th of a sliver left. Phew! All other kits, had left overs.

Thanks for the thread. I too have a couple of Craftsy kits in the cabinet and have been worried about having enough fabric. I'm thinking I will try not washing it for the first time ever just in case, and maybe I should get cutting.

I haven't ordered one yet, but I have seen several that I love.

I haven't had any problems. Even had some left over. Craftsy is very good about answering and dealing with any problems there are with the videos so I trust them with the quilt kits.

Don't you need it for an earlier date--like Thanksgiving or Memorial Day? LOL.

That is funny! He actually groused at me and told me to "just buy the thing to make now!" He forgot I am working on last year's Christmas present right now! ;)

One of the downsides of buying quilt kits.......you shouldn't wash them. You might shrink a size needed, and if lots of things are wrong, you cant return it if it was washed.