Getting less than you paid for...
#142
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ruskin ,FL
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Originally Posted by emsgranny
Has anyone else had the problem of a yard really isnt a yard anymore? It seems the employees have been taught to be very specific when cutting fabric and not "over"cut a yard of fabric!! Alot of time I will buy what I think is three yards and it ends up being 2 yards 34-35 inches!! I guess its not a really big deal but over time this adds up!! Also if I try using it for backing I come up short just that little bit!!! Frustrating to me. Wondered if anyone else has that problem. Thanks cheryl :D
#144
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: The California Hills
Posts: 626
I have been purchasing from my LQS and notice that they actually seem to stretch on the fabric and very quickly move the fabric from the beginning of the measure stick to the end, never even laying it all the way flat. Last week I purchased 5 1/2 continuous yards plus several 1 to 3 yard cuts. I put them away but know I should measure them to see how short I am.
I am registered in several classes there over the next 3 months as I am just starting to learn quilting so I don't feel comfortable in correcting them when they are cutting my fabric (they have all been in the sewing business 10 to 30+ years). I am trying to walk a fine line of maintaining friendliness and there are only two LQS within a 30-45 minute drive so I don't have many options.
I am registered in several classes there over the next 3 months as I am just starting to learn quilting so I don't feel comfortable in correcting them when they are cutting my fabric (they have all been in the sewing business 10 to 30+ years). I am trying to walk a fine line of maintaining friendliness and there are only two LQS within a 30-45 minute drive so I don't have many options.
#145
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
As one who works in the fabric dept.... I always but a long yard for my customers. I like it when I get the same. I won't let certain people cut my fabric because they short cut it.
Billy
#147
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 251
I hear you! I think my LQS must wonder why I don't purchase more from them. Not only are their prices high (which I do understand) but they cut right to the line and often it's the shorter side of the cut that they measure. So if it should be 1/2 yard, you won't get the full 18 inches. I also had them help me pick out fabric for a quilt and I ended up with enough to make two quilts. I would love to find a LQS that doesn't do this, and forget JoAnn's!!! So it's no wonder I buy most of my fabric online.
Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria
I have been purchasing from my LQS and notice that they actually seem to stretch on the fabric and very quickly move the fabric from the beginning of the measure stick to the end, never even laying it all the way flat. Last week I purchased 5 1/2 continuous yards plus several 1 to 3 yard cuts. I put them away but know I should measure them to see how short I am.
I am registered in several classes there over the next 3 months as I am just starting to learn quilting so I don't feel comfortable in correcting them when they are cutting my fabric (they have all been in the sewing business 10 to 30+ years). I am trying to walk a fine line of maintaining friendliness and there are only two LQS within a 30-45 minute drive so I don't have many options.
I am registered in several classes there over the next 3 months as I am just starting to learn quilting so I don't feel comfortable in correcting them when they are cutting my fabric (they have all been in the sewing business 10 to 30+ years). I am trying to walk a fine line of maintaining friendliness and there are only two LQS within a 30-45 minute drive so I don't have many options.
#149
i do not expect any extra fabric unless that is the store policy, like fabric.com
i would rather pay a decent price and get an exact yard then to pay $12-$14 a yard at the LQS and get an extra 2 inches.
the LQS charges double what i pay online and certainly 2 inches isn't worth $6 to me.
i would rather pay a decent price and get an exact yard then to pay $12-$14 a yard at the LQS and get an extra 2 inches.
the LQS charges double what i pay online and certainly 2 inches isn't worth $6 to me.
#150
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: The California Hills
Posts: 626
fabric_fancy, my LQS's average price is $9.99 per yard. What online stores do you recommend that are only charging $6 to $7 a yard?
I haven't really found any good deals like that. I have purchased a lot on line in the past two months at probably 6 to 8 different stores and it is around $8.50 to $9.99 per yard. Most of these stores are outside CA so I don't have to pay sales tax. This ends up helping offset shipping quite a bit.
I haven't really found any good deals like that. I have purchased a lot on line in the past two months at probably 6 to 8 different stores and it is around $8.50 to $9.99 per yard. Most of these stores are outside CA so I don't have to pay sales tax. This ends up helping offset shipping quite a bit.
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