What's the best way to find a specific fabric?

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01-06-2014, 09:13 AM

RainbowQuilts

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What's the best way to find a specific fabric?

Is there a website where I can post a picture of a fabric and find the name/manufacturer? The shop where I purchased the fabric is no longer in business and I don't have a selvage edge.

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01-06-2014, 09:26 AM

Tartan

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You could try www.missingfabrics.com if you are looking for more. A picture posted on QB might help someone identify it for you.

01-06-2014, 09:28 AM

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One way or another you will find it through the board!

01-06-2014, 09:29 AM

RainbowQuilts

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Thanks. This is the fabric I am looking for.

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01-06-2014, 12:36 PM

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It looks like a batik. I would send the picture to someone such as. Batiks Plus or other company that specializes in batiks.

01-06-2014, 12:41 PM

lfstamper

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Try Batiks Galore in Joshua, TX - they only carry batiks so might have it. Good luck!

http://www.batiksgalore.com/scripts/quiltshop.asp

01-06-2014, 12:57 PM

ghostrider

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If we knew the approximate date it was purchased, that would help.

01-06-2014, 01:43 PM

Mdegenhart

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I've had success uploading pictures on this one:

http://www.findmyfabric.com/

01-06-2014, 01:52 PM

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If it is indeed a batik then it didn't have a selvage edge to begin with, which may be why you can't find one. It is a very pretty piece of fabric. The beauty about batiks is that you can easily mix them if you can't find more of this one.