JoAnn's called today about the Special Order I had put in for some fabric to use as backing on a quilt. I was soooo excited, UNTIL the gal said "I am calling to tell you we can't get that fabric". Oh, I was sooo bummed! I really needed THAT particular fabric - the colors matched the front of the quilt so well.
Anyway, I went in, cancelled the order, got my money back and wandered around the store convinced I would not find anything else to use.
After looking thru all the quilting fabric, I wandered over to the Keepsake Calico (am very careful about buying this because sometimes, it's very thin)... but LO and Behold! I found something that will work perfectly! In fact, I actually like it better than the fabric I had ordered...
So glad it all worked out and they had enough on the bolt. AND I even spent less money on this new fabric. I have already washed and dried it and it feels great so now I can proceed with my quilt.
Happy Day! :thumbup:

WOW, what a wonderful story and I am so happy for you. That was a good choice to go to the store and you found something that you like even better.

Good for you!!!!!!

sandy14

Yes things do happen for a reason Cong on your good findd

Good for you - that was a blessing

Glad it turned out o.k.

can't wait to see the final results!

YAY YOU!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

I'm so glad, sounds like it was a good thing they couldn't get the original fabrics.

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I love when that happens!

Good stuff - love when that happens

Do the Happy Dance. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

Happy dance....

Happy for you. Sounds like it was meant to be!!

Yay!! An unexpected surprise :)

I love it when that works out.

Great!

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glad it worked out

Love happy endings!

Glad it all worked out. They say there is a reason for everything.

I love it when that happens and it happens more than I care to think about with material !LOL THEN I am very grateful to the quilt gods when it does happen or quilt angels ! LOL Someone is looking out after my quilting !LOL

I'm so happy for you!

Sometimes it is hard for us to wrap our minds around the fact that things do happen for a reason, but that is often the case. Glad it worked out for you so well. Happy Quilting!!!!

Ah, see, God knows what He's doing. Happy day.

Great. Love happy endings.

Happy Day!!!

You made lemonade! Congratulations.

Love happy endings:-)

Yay! :thumbup:

Good for you :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

That's a great story!

Well you must have done something good!!

Glad you found another fabric. Happy sewing!

Please post a picture! We want to see! :)

Noticed you live in Lake Orion - what JoAnn's do you go to?
Glad you found something you liked and can use.

P.S. Love your Avatar - cool pattern

Oh boy! Things are changing again! I asked my daughter on Sunday which of the two fabrics she liked better and she chose the first one. Now, what!? Well, decided to go on the JoAnn's Web site and see what I could find. Would you believe that fabric JoAnn's told me they couldn't get is stillon the Web site and is on sale??!! I ordered what I need and got confirmation that it would be sent. Keeping fingers crossed!!
Anyway, the guy I am making it for stopped by today and I showed him both fabrics, he likes the first one too. Did not care for the 2nd choice so I reeeealllly hope I can get it. JoAnn's web site said it would be delivered in 7 - 10 days.
Can't help wonder why they couldn't get it for me by ordering at the store though and why it would take them 2 - 6 weeks IF they could even get it... strange.

Sooooo happy! Got the fabric today! Now I am motivated to get the top put together. Happy, Happy, Happy :thumbup:

I agree sometimes things happen for a good reason in the end.

I have that fabric. I just used it on my sewing tool caddy and pin cushion set and have some leftover. I love pink flowers.

Gotta love the happy endings. So glad everything worked out the way it did for you. That's a wonderful story.