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dcamarote 09-02-2013 08:19 AM


Originally Posted by roserips (Post 6269604)
I have had that happen to me when just purchasing fabric for a quilt. Did you try straightening the grain by stretching the opposite diagonals. My Home Ec. teacher taught us that eons ago. It works then you don't waste all of that fabric and your goods are truly straight of grain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlNkmDX9OM

Watched the link you posted. Thank you. I never knew you could do this. Very helpful.

Letty 09-02-2013 08:42 AM

Ha Ha, I read this as KIDS with problems, maybe the question was not too far out !!

MarleneC 09-02-2013 09:09 AM

straight of grain
 
Thank you so much for this link. I will try it next time. :o

Originally Posted by roserips (Post 6269604)
I have had that happen to me when just purchasing fabric for a quilt. Did you try straightening the grain by stretching the opposite diagonals. My Home Ec. teacher taught us that eons ago. It works then you don't waste all of that fabric and your goods are truly straight of grain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlNkmDX9OM


Pennyhal 09-02-2013 09:42 AM

Well, I guess I'm not alone with this problem. This is the first quilt kit I've bought because I loved these fabrics!. Don't think I'll buy another one unless the fabrics used are easily available in case I need more!

omaluvs2quilt 09-02-2013 09:53 AM

I've only done two kits, but both were just fine, I guess I was lucky. The most recent had a minimum of 4-8" extra beyond what I needed even though I cut off at least 6" of each piece to square up.

0tis 09-02-2013 10:05 AM

I have purchased about 5 quilt kits - so far every kit has more than enough fabric - I would definitely call the store - I am sure they would replace it.

1screech 09-02-2013 10:50 AM

I would call the manufacturer if it was wrapped like it came already cut. If it was put together at your quilt store, I am sure the will make it right.

Airwick156 09-02-2013 11:05 AM

I have bought one kit and it was on sale for 50% off. Just a simple one. I made it and when I was finished there was enough fabric left to make a second quilt minus the panel. I was so happy as I loved the fabric. I bought it from Bayside Quilting in Olympia Washington and I would buy more from them in a heartbeat if I had the money.

skothing 09-02-2013 11:35 AM

All the comments are good. I have had good and bad experiences. I bought a fish kit from Keepsake and very unhappy, not enough fabric but I could buy more. No, they did not make it right, never bought from them again. Bought BOM kits at LQS and both had good results. Fabric Shack told me they where on sale, same thing as above comment. You get what you pay for, if you are lucky.

MargeD 09-02-2013 11:49 AM

I would definitely complain to the store where you bought the kit, they should have supplied you with enough fabric plus a little extra to complete the kit.


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