How true are fabric colors on-line?
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I was lurking around several quilting sites which had some really nice fabric, but I'm afraid to order because the color might not be as it appears. I'm sure it's not returnable if it's the wrong color.
What are your experiences with buying fabric on-line.
What are your experiences with buying fabric on-line.
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I know a lot of online shop owners have said it is your monitor that changes the color, but I disagree. I have found that the same fabric looks different when it is viewed from different stores. To see what I mean, do a search for a specific color or line of fabrics at quiltshops.com and look at how the same fabric may appear different when you are looking at all the different thumb prints at the same time. For example, I just looked up Moda Bella solid 30s pink and there must be nine different shades on the screen.
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I have been pretty lucky with the colors. Be sure you look at the ruler at the bottom if they have one as sometimes the print that I thought was small is very large. Its hard to tell how large it is as you don't know how big the sample is. This is mainly with Fabric.com. I love that place and you can find real bargains. Free shipping over $35. I just sit home and wait for it to arrive.
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Originally Posted by rhueluna
I have been pretty lucky with the colors. Be sure you look at the ruler at the bottom if they have one as sometimes the print that I thought was small is very large. Its hard to tell how large it is as you don't know how big the sample is. This is mainly with Fabric.com. I love that place and you can find real bargains. Free shipping over $35. I just sit home and wait for it to arrive.
yes, I have more problems with scale than color.
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From my experience, I'd say not always. If you're trying to match colors
from one store to the next you could be in for some surprise. Even within
the same store, you don't know under what light they took the photos.
One of the disadvantages of arm-chair shopping. :-(
That's one of the reasons I prefer to buy (pre-cuts) such as jelly rolls,
charm packs, etc from the same collection. At least I know they will match. :D
from one store to the next you could be in for some surprise. Even within
the same store, you don't know under what light they took the photos.
One of the disadvantages of arm-chair shopping. :-(
That's one of the reasons I prefer to buy (pre-cuts) such as jelly rolls,
charm packs, etc from the same collection. At least I know they will match. :D
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