cwessel47

So sorry for your loss. I had this happen to me once, and like you, I found out before the project was finished. Small favors, I guess.

purplefiend

The "premium" Kona that JoAnns sells isn't all that its
supposed to be. I bought some and it just wasn't what I was used to.
I'm sorry that you found out the hard way after making all those blocks.

sarahelloyd

I had thought about using an old sheet to back my Dear Jane quilt, but thanks to this thread I have decided to buy brand new!! thanks again.

Jo Mama

Get those blocks fused right away with a very light fusable material. You can save them. Keep the quilt small and make a wall hanging from it.

Pat75

I hate Joann lack of quality.it fades it just is not worth the work on such long term endeavors as a Jane quilt i have learned the hard way .It has use in bags and aprons but in a quilt that has such a lot of work in it I no longer use it and go hancocks on line sales are ofter same as Joanns.

madamekelly

I hope this will help you. When I look at fabric, I try to 'see' through it, by holding it out in front of me, and looking for details on the floor. If I can see details, looking down, NO SALE!

katcox

I really feel sorry that has happened. I noticed myself a couple of weeks ago. They had solids on sale and I had to pass on some colors they were just to thin and scraggy looking. I wasn't even going to pay sale prices. I was very disappointed. so do becareful of what your buying there.But I suppose it might happen else where, so it would be up to us to be more careful.
But I would deffinently take it back and see what they have to say. I would think the manager should of noticed something that bad and taken care of it before it got out to the customers. There I go expecting to much.

KathyKat

I agree with this suggestion. I think this might work so that you can salvage your work. I feel your pain and am sending you hugs.

One suggestion: Try to find a lightweight iron on stabilizer or interfacing and apply that to the back of some fabric and one or two of your existing blocks. See if that gives enough strength to go on with. In a book I just acquired, the author recommends Sulky Soft 'n Sheer stabilizer.

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pjnesler

I understand your pain, hope you get some satisfaction from Joanns, keep us posted... :cry:

angelahen

what you have done so far looks really good. I am doing a dear Jane - so can appreciate the work you have put in.

The fabric I am using for the sashing is a loose weave and frays really badly. I ironed on the lightest weight iron on vylene and this seems o have worked.

I really feel for you.