Stitchit123

Our store here has a lot of pretty fabrics. It's a good thing I always check the ends because most of it is from Mexico and it says Contents Unknown Well now that stumped me. How could they not know what the contents are?? Oh and this strange fabric is creeping into JoAnne's as well. So no matter where you shop for fabric ALWAYS read the labels.

JanieH

Thanks for the warning and for sharing your experience - I am really bad about not reading labels but will strive to be more diligent in the future!

Dix

Well said! I bought a small piece at Hobby Lobby because it was a color I needed for a small quilt. When I got home and started to use it, the piece felt thin and stiff. It was RJR, but when I went back one day, I checked the bolt and it said RJR (made for Hobby Lobby) which told me it was a second or cheaper made bolt. I have seen this also on the bolts at Walmart. Just be careful when shopping. Hobby Lobby does have some great fabric, but it is in the quilting section!

MargeD

So sorry you had such a bad experience, however, it's a good reminder to us all to always read the labels on the end of the bolt no matter where you purchase your fabric.

justflyingin

I think in the end you were treated more than fairly. It isn't really their responsibility to make sure you iron the fabric at the right temp. So, this should be a kudos to that manager who listened and responded kindly.

I've seen clothes that say "dry clean only" but they don't really need it. I don't know why 100% cotton needs to be dry cleaned either, unless they are afraid of colors running and figure they can save themselves and their customers grief by telling them to dry clean it.

patsynel

Thanks for some very good advice. I always try to read on the bolt but sometimes I am in a hurry and neglect to read. Will try to do better.

MySharona

I am blessed to be a part of Hobby Lobby. I don't mean to be argumentative, but the truth is that all the cotton I order is 100 percent cotton. HL gets send out fabric. When it's gone, it's gone. This is seasonal fabric. I have never seen a bolt of orderable cotton come in labeled unknown fiber content. And I do not make remnants based on fiber content. There are company procedures and policy I must follow as to when a fabric can be a remnant and nowhere is fiber content listed as a reason to remnant a fabric. At least this is how it is in my store location.

Boston1954

That is a lot of work to go through for such a disappointing result. I hope you do get some sort of satisfaction, even if it's a certificate to get something else.

Friday1961

Wal-Mart will probably give you your money back.

PenniF

I recently did the same thing at JoAnn's - searched and searched for a "peach" colored fabric....and was so happy when i found it that i didn't read the label.....i was making a Dresden table topper, place mats, hot pads and pot holders for my Aunt...her kitchen is "peach".....when pressing the fabric acted "funny" so i did the match test.....and sure enough - it didn't burn, it melted....POLY !!!! Well...couldn't use that for the hot pads or pot holders...and had already made the topper and place mats. Won't be forgetting to check the content again any time soon !!!