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Ok, this is going to sound crazy and you all are gonna wonder about me, but....has anyone ever been shorted in a charm pack? I am doing a charm square quilt, and just got to the border (which is pieced with your "scraps") and I am 4 squares short. There is no way I could have made an error in the quilt, it's really straight forward and easy. I've looked high up and low down all over my sewing room but nada. This happen to anyone...ever? Or am I JUST that special?
Libby
where did you get it from? MSCQ? Just let them know or whoever know you are short they should replace I would presume
Yes, I was short 1 in two charm packs of the some line.
I've never been shorted but I have had a an extra piece or half a square a few times. I'm not sure if you can try to get what you're missing after you've used the pack. Do you have any scraps or solids that might fit in?
I actually bought this on Ebay about a year ago and have been holding out using it until I knew who the quilt would be for. It's Rose Parade by Moda. I did happen to buy yardage while it was available, so I think I'm just going to make it up. Mainly I wanted to know if I was loosing my mind or if this happens from time to time. Lesson learned: count your charms! Thanks for the replies! I am really loving the way this is turning out, if it's as pretty as I'm hoping I'll post pics.
Libby
I thought I had been shorted a time or two, but eventually I found two stuck together! I'm sure it's possible. Contact where you bought your charms and see if they will make it right! Barb
Libby, if you bought off e-Bay your seller may have removed two blocks they liked and sold the rest . . . not uncommon, I'd think. Not ethical, but happens. I have had packets where I had only a half charm or a 3/4 from mis-cutting. Actually never counted packages. I do know that some packages come with different amounts - you may have 44, 42, 40, 26 . . . depends upon the fabric line and the colorways.
Sandy the package said 42, it felt tight, like it was factory packed. But I was short two. I know I'll be counting charm squares I get anywhere but reputable quilt shops from now on. My heart just sank....I was nearly done, only the pieced border left. I figured out a solution and actually think I like it better!
Glad you worked it out. I've never actually counted the charms in the packs I've used. I guess if you're working on something that requires the use of the entire pack it could be a problem. For me, I have sooooo much stash there is always something else I can substitute. However, one certainly does expect to get what one pays for. I would be miffed. I would also make sure to let the seller know so they don't short change another customer. Sellers do not want negative feedback showing up in their ratings, especially if they are active users of Ebay. Hopefully, you won't give them a negative rating without at least contacting them first to see what they say. If they make no effort to rectify the situation then I would consider not giving them high marks.
By the way, let us know if you do contact the seller. I'm curious to know what the response will be.
I just had that same thought. I went back and looked and I had mistakenly sewn two together. Silly me. I guess we should all count them before we start a project. Mistakes happen.
I've done the same thing. It only takes once to realize those babies can often stick together. Glad you found the missing charms. Hmmm - Sounds like the name of a mystery THE MISSING CHARMS! ooooooweeeeeoooooo! Another mystery brought to you by......Masterpiece Theatre! Hahaha!
Master-pieced Theater! Ahahahahaha!
Rebecca, thanks for the chuckle! As for missing fabrics, I have sewn pieces I cut myself doubled-up before too. Nothing like getting to the end of the chain piecing and realizing you have one "extra" that needs a mate. Ugh!
I will think about double checking my charm packs before I use them now. If I am short, then I can plan in the modification early!
I think my missing charm squares are most likely with all the missing socks you can never find! It's a mystery that will never be solved I'm afraid. Awww well, on to the next project!
that is such a bummer.... hope you can work something in to finish...
but i must say... i DO count the packs... it's just a "pro active" thing i do....LOL