I bought material the other day to make my sons quilt and last night I happened to think I did not get the backing material. Back to Hancock's this morning. I got the bolt, the onlyone they had, and took it up to have it cut. Another woman came in wanting the same material and told the woman she wanted all she had left of the blue. It was the blue batik with the gold on the back. I bought 3 yards and she took the rest. There was just 1 1/4 yards left and she was mad that I didn't half it with her. Sorry lady but I needed it.

They are having a big sale and I got a panel with four stocking on it. Instead of making it just two front and back stockings I am going to make 4 with different backgrounds. These are big stockings adn I got the whole panel for $3.50.

Good for you. I wouldn't have shared either, unless I was just stash building.

You just gave me an idea, maybe for next year, to get a stocking panel and put them on a quilt like pockets for cards or something. Or just decoration.

Good for you.
Maybe the next time she will get there a little earlier.

How rude of her - I wouldn't have shared either, especially since you had a legitimate use for what you were buying. I just got back from a trip to Hancock's - should have known better than to go on a Sat. - only one reg. would work and the line was LONGGGGGG!

Glad you got the fabric you needed. Hancocks could probably order her some if she really needed it. So, don't feel bad it's all part of the jungle of life........

Glad you got what you needed.

I had something similar happen to me a few years ago. I was in Hancock fabrics getting some fabric. I found some coordinating floral prints. They were very cheap and I told the lady I would take what was left. As I was walking away, another customer walked up to me and said " I could smack you for taking all of that." And that is a word for work quote. I was shocked and pissed. If she had of just asked nicely, I would have gladly let her have it. I only wanted it because it was pretty and super cheap. But after what she said, there was no way I would give her any. I could not believe that someone could have the nerve to say that.

I told her I was making the quilt for my son in the Navy and the woman cutting the material said she had a son in the Navy too, and that he was stationed in San Diego. She never said I apprciate your sons or anything. I just wished I had bought it all.

Do you think the lady would have shared with you? I think NOT! No reason to get mad at you-always thought that was a selfish attitude!

Glad you got it!

I would think the "first come-first served" rule would apply here. You got to the fabric first and you got what you wanted. She should be happy you didn't take all of it.

Do you think that if she had the fabric first and needed a specific amount she would have cut it in half? NOT!! Takes all kinds. Now if I just wanted it and had no purpose planned, I may have asked how much she needed, but NO not when I had a plan for it.

good for you. I wouldn't have shared either - you were there first!!

First come, first serve.

Some people are so rude! They think because they want they should have. Ummm, not always the way it goes darling! LOL Good for you for getting what you needed.

My son is in the Marines and I brag about him all the time. Some people just role their eyes like "why is he doing THAT" and others say to tell him thank-you.

Tell your son THANK-YOU from me!

First. Thank you to all that serve our country.

About the fabric. I believe you were meant to have it. If she was to get it she would have gotten it first. Enjoy using it and don't let her attitude get to you. Forgive her. You will feel better and then proceed with your quilt.

Again. Thank you son for me.

Tell your son Thanks for all his time and effort for our freedom. He has really sacrifice for us.

Joan and TN Donna-thank both of you for having sons who serve. I have a son in Afghanistan serving in the Navy and one in the Army.

Wow, SherriB, I would have been mad too!

I don't know, you can be real flexible with backing. I might have found out why she needed the fabric, and then decided if I wanted to share it with her. If she needed it to finish her top, I'd have most definately let her take it.

Amen!!!!

I bet if she got that fabric first she wouldn't even have let you get 6 inches off that bolt. I am glad that you got what you needed!

Yeah, all's fair in love and quilts :mrgreen:

I like this! :thumbup:

I am from Navarre OH, South of Canton about 20 miles. Suzanne

to bad so sad for her i wouldnt share either unless it was something i was just buying to have in my stash for "one of these days"

Selecting the fabric for our quilts should be fun and certainly not stressful. What began as a pleasant experience as you dreamed of the quilt you were making for your son, suddenly turned ugly. I am so sorry you had to deal with that. You found it first, and she will just have to deal with it. Love your idea for the stockings.

My husband served in the Air Force 23 years and my son was in the ARmy for 10 years - served 2 tours in Iraq. I appreciate all those who served. Tell your sons thank you for serving. I try to do that when I see a man/woman in uniform. It makes me feel good and I think they appreciate it.

You ladies are acting like a bunch of spoiled quilters! I can't believe that you would act so selfish. As for me and my quilter friends, I think we would have shared if the lady truly needed it. I would hate to run out of fabric and not be able to find any more to finish my top. AND You can always find something for your backing... After all, this IS THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. As for giving... the quilt to the left has a small block that has a kidney appliqued on it. This represents the kidney that my sister-in-law unselfishly gave to my husband....I am thankful for unselfish, giving people.

Gale, your stocking quilt idea is really cute. Get at least 30 stockings, and make it an advent quilt for the kids with goodies in each days sock. Wouldn't that be fun? Think I will try it too

I love to do the panels. They use to have santas and snowmen and all kinds of big panels you could make into door hangers, haven't seen them for a long time.

Rudeness should never be rewarded

It is hard to believe how people can be so rude. I'm glad you got there when you did so you got enough to finish your quilt.

You are too clever!! Will bookmark this one. :wink:

It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round. Just this week I was at a buffet serving myself next to a servicewoman in uniform. She told me hello and I told her "Thank you for your service." She looked rather surprised, and said, "Oh? You're welcome." The poor lady with the rude manners may have been having a difficult day -- trouble at home, rushing to get somewhere else, feeling ill, etc. Say a prayer for her and try to understand. I find it hard dealing with rudeness, also.

I to ibquiltin, Can you please tell me where the stocking is so I can look at it. Thank you so much. Suzanne

I would have bought all the fabric - just because. People can be so rude sometimes. I just wonder how they would react if the same thing happened to them??

Anyone with family in the military, please say thank you for me too. Whenever I see someone in uniform I go up to them and say thankyou.

Me, I usually take the lot if there is only a little bit left. That lady was lucky you let her have the rest instead of buying it all and not leaving any.

This is a place of business you were in. You are not obligated to feel quilty because you want a nice piece of fabric and someone else comes up and whines about it.
Had she acted nice, as a true quilter at heart would have done, you might have considered whether you wanted to share or not.

Do you think if she had got to the fabric first she would have offered to half it with you?
I'm pretty sure not.