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Old 01-06-2014, 09:13 AM
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Question 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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You could try www.missingfabrics.com if you are looking for more. A picture posted on QB might help someone identify it for you.
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Old 01-06-2014, 09:28 AM
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One way or another you will find it through the board!
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Old 01-06-2014, 09:29 AM
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Thanks. This is the fabric I am looking for.
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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.
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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
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If we knew the approximate date it was purchased, that would help.
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I've had success uploading pictures on this one:

http://www.findmyfabric.com/
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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.
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Originally Posted by dunster View Post
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.
Dunster is correct. Batiks don't even have a traditional salvage edge like normal cotton fabrics.
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