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Wow what a bummer....I would have thought the patteren would have been included....most are.....guess we need to check that out.....And she should have brought it to your attention that since you were new in the store even.....Just glad it all has worked out for you ....but I sure would let the LQS know if you ever go back......

I would think that if you're buying a kit, the pattern should be included in the kit. But I guess it all works out for the best, since now you have more patterns.

To me, a kit without a pattern is simply a random collection of fabric pieces.
Kind of like a jigsaw puzzle and it's up to you to figure out where everything goes and how it all fits together.

Hi,

That's a bit different that the pattern wsn't included in your kit. When we make up kits we always include the pattern...if not, then we mark the tag as "will need _______book" or pattern.

I would write a note or call the quilt shop and explain this and if they ask, tell them you purchased the book all ready.

Bev

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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2

That doesn't make any sense to me. What good is the cut fabric if you don't have the pattern to make it??

My thoughts exactly!

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Originally Posted by Darlene

Well I did call the shop and talked to the woman that waited on me. I guess none of their kits have patterns. I told her they should put it on the label that pattern is not included but I don't think it made an impression. She was very nice and so was I.
I was looking at the Connecting Threds catalog and all of their kits have a free pattern and instructions but I think they own those patterns I bet that is the difference. The shop I went to cuts their own fabric for these kits.

Why would a shop sell something as a KIT without the pattern? If there's no pattern, then it's NOT a kit....I would label it as Pieces Of Fabric!!

But glad you got the book at a good price.
And there are no dumb questions here,,,,,,,,,

Don't feel bad. I thought a KIT was pattern & cut fabric. Geez they ask enough for them :roll: I'd be upset the gal didn't explain it to you.

I have only seen kits without a pattern one time but the kits were displayed around the book and if you bought a kit and the book you got a discounted price. There was a sign with the display explaining 1 kit and book something like 5% off, 2 kits and book 10% off. They had a kit for every project in the book.

I bought the just the book because I didn't particularly like some of the fabric in the kits and I wanted to make substitutes. In hindsight it probably would have been cheaper for me to buy a kit or 2 and the book and just substitute the fabrics. I never do anything the easy way :?

Sounds like you did better than I did :-)

Don't feel bad, it's happened to me. Yes, the quilt employee should have explained there was no pattern enclosed and directed you to the book both patterns were in. Sounds like you came out though ahead. Good for you!

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Originally Posted by Shemjo

I don't think I have ever seen a kit without the pattern without it being noted in big bold letters on the front that the pattern was not included! I am surprised the shop was not more up front about that! Were the kits displayed by the book? Maybe there was a sign that you missed. At least that is what I would be thinking if I got home and found no pattern in the kit. Thankfully you were able to get the book. But look at all of the people you have made aware of a possible problem. We will all make sure we don't have that happen to us! :?

that's a good point right there. I have never bought a kit, but will be paying more attention if I do. I think there should ALWAYS be a big note on a pkg. what is and isn't there. I got overcharged by a very nice lady yesterday, and wondering, since the quilt store is so far from me, if I call, is she gonna say, bring your stuff back in? I can't. they have an online site, so gonna call and see if I can work out some kind of credit i can use on there. I was trying to hurry and didn't look at receipt bc hubby was in bathroom. didn't want him to be standing there, when she told me total :oops: i will take it out of budget in next two months, and he wouldn't get mad. It's just my quilters guilt, but I only bought for some really great projects that are definitely gonna get done. they have too, I spent 95.00!!!! :shock: (was overcharged by 17.00,...thought that was a lot at the time.)