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Background fabric

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lyntongal
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Background fabric

Post by lyntongal » Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:54 am

Hello I am new here and although I have not done much quilting I have decided to complete a quilt my Mother started (she passed away 4 years ago). The quilt is "Irish Chain" and she used to buy the fabric direct from Eleanor Burns and she used to buy the fabric as shown in the books, this being a blue, yellow and cream designXX
Anyway I don't think she bought enough of the Cream Background Fabric... will I be able to buy this fabric now? Will they still stock it?
I am using my Mum's sewing machine, iron and ironing board and I can feel her watching me making lots of mistakes :)
However I am really enjoying doing this and would really like to complete it, so I am sure I will be asking many questions!!
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WeSignificant
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Re: Background fabric

Post by WeSignificant » Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:16 pm

Chances are slim in trying to match after this long but if you call customer service they may be able to make arrangements for you to send a scrap and see if they can match.
A Friend is God's way of making sure we never walk alone!
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Joannequilts
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Re: Background fabric

Post by Joannequilts » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:07 am

Contacting QIAD customer service would be my first try. They are super friendly and helpful! Good luck!

Joanne
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lyntongal
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Re: Background fabric

Post by lyntongal » Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:18 am

Thank you for your replies - I have now emailed the Customer Service department so fingers crossed.
I have completed the 32 coloured blocks and now require the background fabric to complete the other blocks. Its so annoying as I have really enjoyed getting stuck into this :)
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lyntongal
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Re: Background fabric

Post by lyntongal » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:22 am

Customer service got back to me and unfortunately the fabric is from "through the seasons" and it is now discontinued!

does anyone out there have some please?
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Susannah
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Re: Background fabric

Post by Susannah » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:53 pm

I ran into a similar problem a few years back. What I did was finally alternate the backgrounds with a new introduced fabric that was similar in color but container a slight cream on cream flower print. It worked out beautifully and the alternated blocks held the overall quilt design together. This is a tatic I use when restoring 1930's quilts.
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Susannah
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Re: Background fabric

Post by Susannah » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:53 pm

I ran into a similar problem a few years back. What I did was finally alternate the backgrounds with a new introduced fabric that was similar in color but contained a slight cream on cream flower print. It worked out beautifully and the alternated blocks held the overall quilt design together. This is a tatic I use when restoring 1930's quilts.
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