Need to know what vender will send samples.
 

I have ordered a couple of things for mother and they have come in a very different color than what I saw on my screen.
I need to get the backing for a King size quilt and want to see the color of the fabric before I buy.
Any help will be appreciated.
Renee for Jarenie

Sorry, but I don't know of any. Maybe some one will come along who knows some for you. I certainly know what it's like for the difference in actual color...can be frustrating.

Go to http://backsidefabrics.com/ They will send up to ten (I think) samples for free in the US and Canada. Great service and their prices are very good.

Fabric.com offers swatches of their fabrics and they have a large selection of backing fabrics (and free shipping @the $35 point

I was going to say Fabric.com too.

If you're buying a lot of solids, I highly recommend getting color cards for the fabric lines you use the most. I have a Kona color card and I use it a LOT.

Not too many quilt shops will send fabric swatches. I did the Fab Shophop and Backside fabric was the only one I noticed offering samples.

http://backsidefabrics.com/

Three Sisters Fabrics will send up to 5 backing samples for $1.50 (that's a total of $1.50, not per sample, and no cost for shipping). The samples are 5" squares.
http://www.threesistersfabric.com/fa...and-muslins-9/

Thousands of Bolts also has samples available for many of their backing fabrics, but they're $0.99 each.
http://www.thousandsofbolts.com/quiltbacks.html

one time when I was looking for a particular kind of fabric, Keepsake Quilting sent me swatches.

This is great information to know....sometimes it is hard to know if my monitor is showing accurate colors.

I think Keepsake Quilting used to send a 2 1/2" sample square to if you request one, for a small fee of course. I would call and ask several places and find out if they have this service or if they would accommodate you.
peace

I've gotten swatches of upholstery from fabric.com, they are 8" swatches. I don't think they offer swatches of all the quilting fabrics, however.

when I want a fabric to go with something and I am ordering online, I try to select something from the same fabric line / designer that I have used in my quilt. I don't think I am wording that well but say I have a charm pack of "twinkle all" by so-and-so and mixed it with other fabrics - I can look at some of those charms and get a good indication of what the blue tone on tone from "twinkle all" will be.

I do the same thing if I find charm packs on sale - I will immediately look for a couple half yard pieces of the same fabric line on sale so that even if I don't make anything with it for awhile I have an assortment that will work.

If you already have favorite webs sites look under their store policy and see if they mention samples.

I got a swatch from Ann's Fabric and Crafts in NH. It was a sliver, but it let me see the real thing, and make my decision.

I was considering a fabric at Fat Quarter Shop for a 4-patch posie, so I didn't want to make a mistake, since it's a lot of yardage. I sent a letter asking quite a few questions about the fabric, and they offered to send a swatch. I can't say if they'd send lots of swatches, though.

Here ya go...Christian Lane Quilters. The website says:

Christian Lane Quilters - Wide Cotton Fabrics - Swatches
FATBACKS® QUILT BACKING FAT BACKING
Fabric colors and patterns may look distorted as a result of the scanning process. Colors may look different on your monitor. We mail up to 12 swatches the following day at no charge.
Please e-mail requests with your name and mailing address. Please do not attach pictures of the products to your e-mail. [email protected]
Fabrics are not returnable and the swatches are free. Please request swatches by Manufacturer, Pattern Name and Color. (example: Benartex, Vine, Antique Red)
You may also send swatches of the fabric you are using in your quilt top and we will send you some possible backings choices.
Our mailing address is: Christian Lane Quilters, 44 Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06037

Thank you!"