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    Old 09-03-2023, 04:51 PM
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    I am starting a quilt and found I don't have enough of a certain fabric. I can't find it anywhere and read on this board of a site that may have discontinued fabric. Does anyone have that site or any other way to find fabric.
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    Old 09-03-2023, 04:59 PM
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    Missingfabrics.com
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    Old 09-03-2023, 05:01 PM
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    Do you have a picture and name of the fabric you are looking for?
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    Old 09-03-2023, 05:43 PM
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    I'm a big fan of the already mentioned, missingfabrics -- I've connected many people with desired fabric over the years. Please remember to check your email/contact info after posting, can't tell you the number of times I've had just what was requested and got no response, nor was the ad taken down.

    You can also try the "In search of" page on this site
    https://www.quiltingboard.com/vbulletin/search-f19/

    Pictures of what you need help greatly, is also nice if you know any info (which may be on the selvedge) of maker,designer, or whatever other info you have. Don't forget to let us know how much you need as well!
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    Old 09-03-2023, 05:44 PM
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    How much you need? A picture with a ruler or on a cutting board so we can see the scale would be very helpful.
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    Old 09-04-2023, 06:22 AM
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    I don't know what your search engine is but after you post your photo here on the QB, do an internet search for "How to reverse search images" . Whatever your normal search engine is will help guide you to the right file. You upload your photo into the search engine and the engine will try to find the fabric, too. Lots of nonfabric pictures will come up but if posting here or searching in missingfabrics.com doesn't help, that reverse search for images will quickly sort through ebay and etsy for you.

    Good luck!
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    Old 09-04-2023, 08:15 AM
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    I always search by name of fabric line, designer and any other info I have. That will usually bring up any vendors who still carry the line.
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    Old 09-04-2023, 05:18 PM
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    The color doesn't come through in pictures. I have already bought 3 other fabrics that looked on the screen like the one I needed.
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    Old 09-04-2023, 05:18 PM
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    I have searched that way and I am sure they aren't making that fabric anymore.
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    Old 09-04-2023, 05:22 PM
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    I will try missing fabric. I appreciate all the help. I don't know what the name is but I do know the maker and line. I think I have decided I will make a big border to make up for the lack of blocks.
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