Measure Your Order?
08-04-2010, 05:56 PM
#21
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I had a similar case, only it was with colors. I ordered fabric from eQuilter that was pictured and described as buttercream. What I received was more antique gold and pretty ugly. I also ordered a Moda sage which was really more of a ucky olive drab. Live and learn I guess.
08-04-2010, 06:01 PM
#22
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Yes I too learned the hard way to measure my fabric when I get it. I am sorry that you are short. What is the fabric? Maybe we can help you out.
Carol here is the coupon site I know of.
http://www.retailmenot.com/
Carol here is the coupon site I know of.
http://www.retailmenot.com/
08-04-2010, 06:21 PM
#24
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I never mine either, I just assume everyone is honest like me. I quess I btter start checking, I heard one retailer will cheat on the yardage, so I do watch when I have fabric cut there and 3 different people have been accurate.
08-04-2010, 07:46 PM
#25
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I always measure on-line fabric orders on the day they arrive here. If I'm paying attention when I buy fabric at a store while it is measured & cut, I usually don't re-measure any of that, but I really should get into the habit of checking it over when I get it home; occasionally I've picked some flawed fabric out of my stash ... way too late to do anything about it.
08-04-2010, 11:36 PM
#26
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I hate to admit to being one of those 'cranky old ladies' but yes I watch them cut and I also do my sums first with regard the total price and I measure again when I get home. Two reasons, it pays to be on the ball as mistakes can happen, even little things like a missed flaw in the print etc, I live a long way out in the country if I was to return anything or get new fabric. Also I have worked in fabric retail all my working life and know the ropes, old habits die hard and all that!!!!!
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08-05-2010, 05:13 AM
#27
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Location: south florida
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This really sounds like a wonderful fabric co to deal with. ALWAYS measure even if you get material from a local store. You try to watch what the salesperson is doing but often get caught in conversation. Just check
08-05-2010, 05:20 AM
#28
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When I ordered from JoAnn's on line, 2 yards, it came in the mail and even before I opened the envelope I knew something was wrong. Sure enough, I only got 1 yard. I called them and they sent me 2 yards and told me to keep the 1 yard. At least they were willing to help.
08-05-2010, 05:52 AM
#30
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I don't know about other sites and coupons but if you register with fabric.com to receive the newsletter they frequently have special coupons to use, they also send you special ones every once in awhile...for shopping frequently, for not shopping in awhile, for today stephen had a moment and decided to send one out...at least once a month they offer some new coupon...they also offer free shipping after $35 ... i can always find enough to take advantage of that, and that can mean at least a free yard or two of fabric :)
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