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Title: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on November 24, 2017, 16:26:58 PM
Oh dearie, dearie me ...That is sooo not the Spring green polka dot I am looking for...

New fabric from Higs and Higs (right of screen) arrived this morning and is more a sludgy lichen than the Spring green I need (centre strip)
For comparison, Makower Spraytime 2800 (left of screen)
If anyone knows where I can get this polka dot fabric (centre strip) please let me know. I only need 1/2 metre at most, FQs or anything considered.


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ggn3NvPSPI_lt9RSKwH-R3WRU-t9lynde0bxvNTSVoge9Hg8aaHy_7S29kuq-abwWWdNdRcdJ_7UPv268bIhofO08mjJaJENyen4EMXqUaiIQYIqjANwKO_EQKo4-l_U7JHYLqazY1MF4VzSdwj07AXVP9TgPIe98MNYIoGBi8cvieltFMSFWhDo_NC28MzBXezmnheo-F_Zearx3AbDWEDx5Iti6iki4xVFqYjvt5lvIoW74H_g-aB_PI6uodQbkkUntbLM4n57Kofy5vF10OcNBycMuFEuYc-hHLKm5Z56ccjMZ8Pzio2JlezQjhZim3Tj8N7L4T5Ah-XliDfGyUHkRNoV3jLHvMcxStK1nSL9c5BaQeeRtd-79Wrx8jX38z8lXw3Lmad5aekRqE86KMyGSNLnUqVkxDG8G2tXaTs4mBxKnXITEWKGmhKoHgT6P_dIQdV8um1fbojgAG1hAZYmNB8DYE3rjwaqtiDrGW-G6eksd8nYghZ3FWUtSLBWAxhqqgwtLcOQgPuy28HjSru9o1LJi3LXLMfjzzFbycq0CzzJYZ7OZ4udwR0y3VYAwFA7UNMxDMj-sXZFeIYuoTLP6z05Q4OXoMiIiGIul3xXZuNMRxfN9mw1ELnlh0vpaMkokia2vy0b_er7VFYAxLTDcSo5DA=s788-no)
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Lilian on November 24, 2017, 19:08:43 PM
Is this any good Imi?  I forgot how to post a pic :(

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/527923983/windham-basicsbrights-lime-green-w-white?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_e-craft_supplies_and_tools-other&utm_custom1=46abea90-33c1-4b5b-aaa6-7620fcd1a9b6&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIteDE_vPX1wIVEGcZCh1hlAKyEAkYBiABEgKxZfD_BwE

Found on Fabric Utopia




Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on November 25, 2017, 10:08:55 AM
I think not, I'm afraid .... the dots look smaller.

I have just laid out my ruler and the span of three dots is just under an inch.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wa1wdwu-kCQ15ElMORDtYz9w2CgYWsW6NlhviMvMD_WouR0Qcw5_3yXpNuljKzZgTfpcIiKtGe7z_ZxWfVfN80no-8GtTg19t8naljjDh-1jRy-qSqRgGL8iW97HVLvP37Yj0LPz74X4t1u9uMFXYD5ooUYYCE95e-0VXVd5AOU8WmpJ8H6b4Lj5XfLZPxxxvvw4Yj9bHA-SMg2uZRNcWj7hm1jLmPJG4fGfDnGQgotlIG397192hrgh9o5Jy6qLXk25RhLM6G6XOqTP_V-v1-d50b6rStLLZuEdFZvp1Jva1absVnIx5HYIlnyI8GrIOp82Xf42lUEeH2t-nQASFiKeSOl6ewmlggbXxd_gVeqBHTRLY50ikUIi_NhSzpHhyOjjVVnvYc8Bmq5tlSdtB0fJPeNWOPEQPrhAQLFWxBkix75J8_gVB6pG1iwrD9Ir1H1YgLUXVLnQkVg9mv5-vm1MKc5UjIoJkQAriLyrJMLLttzSUojfUZ79WYX2g_VwnmIK0_Fvi4RT6Py2jOJ4rj5ICBa4W8FdSrdJDQYeEVzpLbtJe9J2i6j15WAHWMwL8GrXZ3i-COHFHqPJfp9SQOtd2_VrzOYxGh47BVmMCpfrtwihTWsfaXSrTQRmi4H7a87MTG0pVL2uxALuo9YNBADuDmWD1w=w839-h788-no)

The wrong PD fabric that I just had delivered was by Rose and Hubble, so that's one to knock off the list!
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Maximum on November 25, 2017, 11:17:44 AM
Have you tried Makower 830/G65 colour is called New Apple? Not sure which Spraytime (2800) you have there, G46 is Apple and G02 is Lime in the Spraytime range.
Sod's law tells me that "New" Apple is not the same as Apple so will be close but not close enough. No idea why basic fabric blenders have to change other than making us all buy more than we need just in case it's discontinued - which takes me back to customer service gone AWOL! Ducking back down below the parapet 0_0
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on November 25, 2017, 11:29:15 AM
I will investigate Makowers offerings.

I mean I have bought this nearby so that narrows it down to Cotton Moon, Hansons, Cherry Tree fabrics and Paulines Patchwork ...
Cotton Moon is a No; their polka dot is smaller and more pastel,
Hansens didn't have any when I searched the other day, plenty of polka dots but not this one.
I can't imagine having bought Polka dots from Paulines, but I may have to go that way
so it leaves Cherry Tree fabrics, who I am waiting to hear from having messaged Mandy on FB.

Thinking about it, Imself is passing within half a mile of Paulines later today ... he may well be bearing a small strip of bright green polka dot fabric and a note!!!
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Sewbee on November 25, 2017, 15:01:44 PM
Have you tried Makower 830/G65 colour is called New Apple? Not sure which Spraytime (2800) you have there, G46 is Apple and G02 is Lime in the Spraytime range.
Sod's law tells me that "New" Apple is not the same as Apple so will be close but not close enough. No idea why basic fabric blenders have to change other than making us all buy more than we need just in case it's discontinued - which takes me back to customer service gone AWOL! Ducking back down below the parapet 0_0

How do you know the code for the colour you are using? Is it on the selvedge of the fabric? This would be good to know for when I am at a stage when I need to match.

The only way I know to match in graphic design is by using Pantone colours but I am sure it's different when matching fabric.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Maximum on November 25, 2017, 16:25:48 PM
The Makower site lists the numbers for each range and also the number for each colour variant. No idea if the numbers are all printed on the selvedge. I only quoted them as every device shows colour differently so numbers would be the only way of checking a match.
Not so important if you are in a store but helpful if buying on line
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on December 02, 2017, 13:24:48 PM
We have a firm ID on the Polka dot, thanks to the ever lovely Quilty who sent me a strip from a jelly roll that is a perfect match!!! Thank you Darling!
 
Sadly I need more than a 2 1/2" strip !! Not a lot (as the late great Paul Daniels would say) but definitely more;
and after ringing round various shops and internet suppliers things are looking bleak!

Yes, there may be some in America or Aus but in Blighty, I very much fear not!!!

The mystery fabric is now identified as

Manufacturer:  MODA
Designer:        Me and My Sisters
Range:            Dot, Dot Dash
Code:              22263
Colour:            15

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WFSoItsGcq6qg108U2e8LPDvCU4_I5Os9Of13DBO1R_i4bx8_YvA6R1GXfOWkmaLTP9Lll4h9Y7XSVSFJQKZfuS7xk5joezo2_bkoPscr0VljAmziXdn0eJx5bry796mvBb2u3pA2KLgvdjzyBH71Mvu9t9XXpjZaw7o7EmMWy4h1EGPQe4mfR8OkIJRIxxeKlOBFJkQq01ULIGmaFgPn6BJSFAgwY0fvZhjoZ7fqqN6kwEaueMSrGRMKM3i_887C2PSaujdDcE-YZNmGcOsCO0MtX5EbdpWJvZjGAK4q-YjJdASgKn1NyGQN5QY1NHdTLYw9F1nEZp-9GyYv5a9Mc5o1Lssikf850tvJAjaGI40bwY4JLc_t42UtukickLdeim1uyuNz7REwH38NabRNZYvv1Jg0K2wHAAsw8MQidgLRGZDmPICRDyHqMA81RmWqHguqKj0VYOH_H5DkO4o2UBe1ZQN9zx6qBrqA4Wr3f4rhXU5ITW9oHktQ1VqlU_EsW3lnz9qikt6kxoOsRPGQDbhQmORaJKZYAtQQOctMGRz3u3kJf_dG7Afaj2wTRlMG3w9fWDDAisDrkQsBIPnrxdXbZZkUL55AcWoODkoaRFpBX3UOGf18SZ0O_-OosVyrVUySo6CqcQM_p4J5AFu68MEvzK0OA=w839-h788-no)

So I'm imploring you all out there, if you know where I can source or indeed if you have some of this lurking in your stash that you would be willing to sell, Please get in touch........

I only need 20 cms, 2 Fq's or at the most 1/2m.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Pearl on December 02, 2017, 14:21:45 PM
Imi, while I was looking for fabric for the BOM, I found this.  Any good?

Edit - Now  I've posted it, the colour doesn't look right.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on December 02, 2017, 14:28:38 PM
I dont know hon, any selvage ??? any clue about make ??

The spacing and size of the dots looks about right and pics taken in different lights, on different backgrounds etc change colours immensely.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Lowena on December 02, 2017, 17:24:39 PM
What will you do if you can't get any ?  :'(
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on December 12, 2017, 09:04:13 AM
Deep, Deep, Deeeeeep Depression   :(

I have found somewhere that stocks it, and actually has it there in front of them !!!

They've even got back to me after I emailed them  .....

Looks like we have it...Yeah!  I recently shipped to Ireland for about $25 and I expect it to be about the same.  If this is still an option, give me your complete address and I will add it as a shipping option. 
If the charge is less than my quote, I will reduce your charge.  Half a yard should be enough.  Take a look around our site, you may find something else.


You will notice the 25 dollar bit!! They are in South Louisiana !!!

Is it really that expensive to send 1/2 metre of fabric from the states???

Can any of our Stateside members get back to me on that ?????
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Lowena on December 12, 2017, 09:55:25 AM
 :'( was going to ask how the hunt was going. Can't you ditch the idea and replace with another fabric ?
They might charge you customs duty as well if it comes from USA ( £8 I believe )so I wouldn't bother personally.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on December 12, 2017, 10:25:26 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iaoTuEwOXm9ZSkDPNmhc0GG7glfi1QJj-GM59_66K28XzDSfjtvx8UWiNZty9GAAlMnP_45cYb5uj8-BmEkW-NLl6yKHOxB50tuIhKMB0-WCTMceRR0GiuHyLbWVj7_BGgUmnEdI3vx7ySlN1IDjzy0qrcn9l0B7gh4ohreBSdSWeYFQ4WCN-ysj9M8JSgreqON1DCDPyp86No2L5XvweuOoIFXWzSwUcZ7n85S-ois6yFLyNd4owGptZ6HyvK3u18xfg7cZDEIg3GU_RU6LN8Tc3HOx1XnWmBB83iHASnfnGe_MPq2B9Za91c0gMwF7jYF1IPR3WdlVn7VgTHuq-FN9HFtJPKdtLXhHURKz1OYFyIPtareuIKCdGCyG5WYmmwFlvtOSan17s1Y0M8jXhUrlzgYF9VUGtMRlA2cxiyzUDy3Whmk9K7rtculCrLubX0fURo7I_ZfHJNI0baHgCJTqlzlqEHP_YofQGRGaFOdVMREXDu3Hs7LkWJWyPjSFvBDH44V-XMIOsbiwXPDiHkoSP-gqpeDm-q-JIEotas-cCV2eCuaHOdoFRphv4YzvJVq1OhRmnvaoQpu-IsAXrrJS7Ja1-JZVs7WxFk7JZ9gR_Rw2rV2EP2CI0VDvhM7rm_XeSASWgt2IFJHRGFYEOkW2dZ1VYQ=w589-h788-no)

There is absolutely NO WAY I am making all these again!!!!
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: PollyWally on December 12, 2017, 11:39:53 AM
It is listed on this Australian site www.fabricpatch.com.au, how does the postage from Australia compare to USA postage ?
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on December 12, 2017, 14:10:23 PM
Dont know that they post to the UK .... I have emailed them though.

If you were to send a small fabric parcel to the UK, how much would it cost you Polly?
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Vegegrow on December 12, 2017, 15:40:43 PM
I just put some in a basket Imi and the shipping came up as $9.90 which translates as £5.66..if I did it correctly  :ninja:
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: PollyWally on December 12, 2017, 21:35:23 PM
I checked the Australia Post website and to send a large envelope up to 250 grams is about $9.00 by Economy Air. I'm not sure how much the fabric would weigh but this is in line with the shipping cost quoted on the website.
If you have any problem getting a reply to your email I can give the fabricpatch a phone call to confirm the availability and postage costs if you like.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on December 13, 2017, 06:34:33 AM
No reply yet ... so yes please Polly!
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: PollyWally on December 13, 2017, 07:00:27 AM
I will call them tomorrow our time, it's a bit late today. Just to confirm, you need half a metre ?  Jelly rolls and fat quarters confuse me a bit!
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on December 13, 2017, 08:59:12 AM
Yes please Polly,

I need 1/4m minimum, but would like 1/2m, ideally off the bolt, but I will accept fat quarters if necessary.

Oh hang on, this has just landed ...

You can always estimate shipping on our website, by adding the items to your shopping cart and then estimate the shipping button in on the bottom left. Change the country and tadah....
Price for shipping is $9.90 without tracking.


So that makes  $9.00 for the 1/2 metre of fabric + postage equals $18.90 which in English is  £10.73 today ....

and from the US ...

$4.50 for the 1/2 yard + ??

She estimated $25 ... but stated that was for 3m's of fabric to Ireland. She says she goes to the P.O and gets the best price and adds $1.00 so I'm looking at an unknown quantity !

I have no idea what to do!  :(
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: PollyWally on December 14, 2017, 04:06:47 AM
I think you have already received a reply to your email but I rang the fabricpatch and confirmed the cost would be $18.90  in total. They also have plenty in stock.

Hard to compare when you don't know actual U.S. postage costs.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on January 05, 2018, 11:14:21 AM
I've done it ordered 1/2 m from Australia!!!!! Gulp!  :[

I will have to finish the buggery buggery thing now!  :S
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on January 23, 2018, 08:52:36 AM
My package has arrived ... :D


and its the wrong size polka dot .....    :'(    :'(     :'(
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: b15erk on January 23, 2018, 09:13:33 AM
Imi, Nooooooo!!!

May I join you in the weeping buckets corner......

Jessie
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Ploshkin on January 23, 2018, 09:14:01 AM
Oh no !
In all the excitement of finding the colour I'm sure I wouldn't have thought about the dot size.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Sandra on January 23, 2018, 09:37:26 AM
OH, NO!  :'(

How disappointing. It seemed as though you'd found exactly what you needed....

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Lowena on January 23, 2018, 09:38:37 AM
Oh no! :o What a complete bummer!  :(
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Acorn on January 23, 2018, 09:46:36 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/9n1RoHeXwoziU/giphy.gif)

 :angry:
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: StitchinTime on January 23, 2018, 11:30:56 AM
What about printing your own fabric? It is not a complicated design to reproduce, though it might take a few goes to get the colour matching correct.

For example, Woven Monkey offer fabric samples and colour charts and their 41" wide cotton is £14.50/m. You can print a trial test swatch for £2.50.
http://www.wovenmonkey.com/accessories/
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: sewmuchmore on February 03, 2018, 09:38:04 AM
Have you got sorted yet? I have just come across this http://www.temptationsbentham.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=38_151_154&product_id=1167 It is described as lime but thought you might take a look. You could always ask them for the size/spacing of the dots.
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on February 04, 2018, 08:49:13 AM
No I havent found anything yet!  :(

I'll give that a look though it looks to be too closely spaced at first sight! Thank you for thinking of me tho' :)
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Sandra on February 04, 2018, 11:11:46 AM
I've just been browsing online for this spotty fabric to see if I can find anything....(I like a challenge  ><)

It's difficult to find any of this Dot. Dot. Dash!  (It doesn't seem to exist any more)....but....and I'm really sorry to question you. I know you know your stuff,  <3  but, are you absolutely, completely sure it's this 22263, colour 15?
The only ones which I'm able to find are the ones with the larger spot, as you've recently received.

I've googled '22263 15', 'Moda' etc... and it's the larger spot, and I've googled for images of the Moda range of the Dot. Dot. Dash fabrics, and again, it only seems to show it's a larger spot.

(https://i.imgur.com/0ZC6UGAl.jpg)

Has there been two versions of this? Something doesn't seem quite right and maybe that's why it's so difficult to find.  :)

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on February 04, 2018, 16:04:50 PM
No what I received was correct and was the larger spot .. your sleuthing is spot on (pardon the pun)

It was the correct green though, everything about it, apart from size of spot was right!

I sent a piece of the fabric I need (a very small piece) they should be getting it sometime soon!

Thx hon
x
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Sandra on February 04, 2018, 18:21:57 PM
Oh, I hope they can help and you can finally get the fabric you need.

It ought to have been fairly easy to locate with all the details of the manufacturer/colour code etc.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on February 12, 2018, 17:31:57 PM
WHO would believe it ??????

I went on a jolly to Midsommer quilting today, there was a plea from a lady in Dorchester (via FB, she didnt just shout really loudly) who was desperate to go, so I thought Why Not?.

She got to mine via the bus and I picked her up and whisked her off to the glory that is MQ in the willywags near Bath. a minute after walking through the door to this wonderland I was holding a bolt of this in my hands ....

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1yQZf3x5FAAzUahUJvt7aOifYvx3Gucn-KtmhXCJ9w5-QOrOFvlHTcxIoStazxvMZSdOFNWmKxKv7JFPB8H-OLfcTCmnFjSRjPssDi4K-La9hDBBDW6SpIC4fFvHKGz1hlkiGh9kkR4J9TKR_U5ZwSFgBYNbmJUqxITiR6kZ4l9nds3duluGLLESf0khcZ5TeWtHMz54BJBDvQYWmHxt1P0fQKu2PzbonccPgEj4h7DznRXADn3LfyNCZWouyc3Zs-x0GtbmXRVFKmAUcLc--1kEg7lhMJYaD2gPFozkf814SQVveUYbZ-Xgh1ImgvgCof-3j9FdBRZ6H_yjuqXkOFi9zyxDXWdm4kRAtq-EoBdV1A6Kqph5zgptZMzC4UkhSYjEjcEogtkNfaZyN6Y6X0so3bO7F1Bldh2rWflLOZDJR33mD-hVQFtyOHcYyW8eyXUP7J3nLZeAec389t6JHJS7R7Fs0VFi-H3cx2YLDScEMIxWOtZBbyVk5a8mZVrONLkdNpyz0uFt1V0IHQvTXiTBfU8fETY67sdEe_P3PbDUd9Zjf2j_Ztlsorjpkl6bOnpdXUhAsUGFCnzTfr_7hnHVvjIefBsAwJwxzssAsqN5vBOEQVqf-iUDX7QjhM54WfknXFl3_y2CQ9a-lIWVKCtCDOc=w387-h760-no)

The fabric I'm trying to match is the diagonal strip laid across the yeardage)

Now I know the dot is much smaller but the colour is spot on, so I bought 1/2 a metre ...

I'll have to finish the blooming thing now!   :S

 
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Acorn on February 12, 2018, 17:39:37 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/11sBLVxNs7v6WA/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Kenora on February 12, 2018, 22:17:13 PM
It was obviously meant to be - as a thank you for doing a kind deed.  <3
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Iminei on February 13, 2018, 07:48:27 AM
Oh no, Ladies ... you will never believe it but as I wended my way through the glory that is MQ I came across this ...

(http://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-joann-product-catalog/default/dwe6e6f10d/images/hi-res/87/8745226.jpg)

and this lovely lady insisted on buying it for me as a thank you for taking her to MQ !!!!! :o !!!!

I did refuse once but she insisted and well, it is rather beautiful, so much classier than the JT CutnPress !

I shall have to go to some classes now!
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: maliw on February 13, 2018, 10:02:35 AM
Oh lucky you, that's what you get for being so nice ;)
Title: Re: Spring Green Polka dot
Post by: Elnnina on February 13, 2018, 10:41:54 AM
Well done on finding your fabric and also for helping out another lady  and how kind she was in surprising you - well deserved as you are such a generous person in all that you do for people and for TSP.