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    Old 09-02-2013, 08:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by roserips
    I have had that happen to me when just purchasing fabric for a quilt. Did you try straightening the grain by stretching the opposite diagonals. My Home Ec. teacher taught us that eons ago. It works then you don't waste all of that fabric and your goods are truly straight of grain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlNkmDX9OM
    Watched the link you posted. Thank you. I never knew you could do this. Very helpful.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 08:42 AM
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    Ha Ha, I read this as KIDS with problems, maybe the question was not too far out !!
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    Old 09-02-2013, 09:09 AM
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    Thank you so much for this link. I will try it next time.
    Originally Posted by roserips
    I have had that happen to me when just purchasing fabric for a quilt. Did you try straightening the grain by stretching the opposite diagonals. My Home Ec. teacher taught us that eons ago. It works then you don't waste all of that fabric and your goods are truly straight of grain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlNkmDX9OM
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    Old 09-02-2013, 09:42 AM
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    Well, I guess I'm not alone with this problem. This is the first quilt kit I've bought because I loved these fabrics!. Don't think I'll buy another one unless the fabrics used are easily available in case I need more!
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    Old 09-02-2013, 09:53 AM
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    I've only done two kits, but both were just fine, I guess I was lucky. The most recent had a minimum of 4-8" extra beyond what I needed even though I cut off at least 6" of each piece to square up.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 10:05 AM
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    I have purchased about 5 quilt kits - so far every kit has more than enough fabric - I would definitely call the store - I am sure they would replace it.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 10:50 AM
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    I would call the manufacturer if it was wrapped like it came already cut. If it was put together at your quilt store, I am sure the will make it right.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 11:05 AM
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    I have bought one kit and it was on sale for 50% off. Just a simple one. I made it and when I was finished there was enough fabric left to make a second quilt minus the panel. I was so happy as I loved the fabric. I bought it from Bayside Quilting in Olympia Washington and I would buy more from them in a heartbeat if I had the money.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 11:35 AM
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    All the comments are good. I have had good and bad experiences. I bought a fish kit from Keepsake and very unhappy, not enough fabric but I could buy more. No, they did not make it right, never bought from them again. Bought BOM kits at LQS and both had good results. Fabric Shack told me they where on sale, same thing as above comment. You get what you pay for, if you are lucky.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 11:49 AM
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    I would definitely complain to the store where you bought the kit, they should have supplied you with enough fabric plus a little extra to complete the kit.
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