I wasn't going to join this club, but after talking with a friend about it and then seeing this quilt, I could resist no longer. Wow, am I ever glad I did! Fig Tree has always designed awesome fabric, and the Fig Tree Club is an ideal way for me to enjoy their fabric and make four beautiful projects a year!
I have to say here that I am constantly visiting quilt shops both in person and online. Although I buy from many shops, I keep going back to The Fat Quarter Shop for several reasons. They are the most consistent quilt shop with whom I have ever dealt. By that I mean consistently fast shipping, wonderful customer service, incredible packaging, and good prices. Consistent across the board, and have been for all the years I've been a customer. I first found them years ago when I was looking for an older piece of Robyn Pandolph fabric. At that time they had a special button just for that designer. I was so excited to find what I was looking for, and I think I bought out their entire inventory of the older lines! Yep, that was me!
Only one time in all the years of dealing with them did I find a problem - in a kit packaged by a fabric manufacturer. It was short one small piece of fabric. I emailed the Fat Quarter Shop, and within two days an envelope with that piece of fabric was sitting on my doorstep. I was blown away by their prompt attention and quick resolve. Having just had a two-week battle with another online shop over a totally incorrect order and their refusal to correct the matter, this was so refreshing. It was at that point that I decided The Fat Quarter Shop would be my main source for fabric, and I have never wavered from that decision. The Fat Quarter Shop has their finger on the pulse of quilting, and always carry the latest and best there is to offer. One-stop shopping!!
I bought almost all of my Christmas presents last year from The Fat Quarter Shop. They gift wrapped everything and shipped right to my friends! I didn't have to go to the mall, not once!! It was perfect for me, and I will do that again every year from now on!
I'm delighted with my Fig Tree Club package! February is a table topper project, April/May another quilt, and July/August a home decor project. I haven't done home-dec in years, but I'm looking forward to that! (As long as a zipper isn't involved!)
Every single package from The Fat Quarter Shop is like opening a present! And I chuckled out loud when I saw the little note on the envelope! That's what it's all about!
I feel the same about FQS as you do! While I occassionally shop else where, when I want/need something, new ideas, etc etc I always find myself turning to them, and am always happy with the experience from start to finish.
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ReplyDeleteMy daughter sent me a birthday gift from the Fat Quarter Shop this year and was amazed when i told her how nicely they wrapped my gift. She said she found shopping there was really easy (and she's not a quilter!)
I feel the same way about FQS ...I lost count at how many of the those 'plastic' baggies I have LOL..they rock!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt, I thought about joining this club too!
ReplyDeletenice to hear such positive reviews on a quilt shop for me its all about the customer service that makes me want to shop someplace.
looking forward to seeing this quilt being made, its a beauty
Kathie
Customer Service is always at the top of my list...Fat Quarter Shop always does a great job! Your quilt is going to be yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love the FQS, too! Have fun with the Fig Tree Club. It sounds like a great time.
ReplyDeleteI joined the club at my local quilt shop and have my blocks made....now on to the sashing.
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern and was tempted to join the club, but I'm not interested in the home dec stuff. I hope they sell the pattern individually.
ReplyDeleteI also love Fat Quarter Shop. They are very accommodating. A BOM and my monthly FQ bundle were scheduled to ship at different times and I asked them if they could ship together...and they said absolutely. They let you know if your shipment will be delayed. LOVE THEM. I wish could order from them more often, but my hubby would kill me.
I completely agree. What a nice virtual shop and what a wonderful website to daydream...or to escape from work reality for a spell!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading about your projects and Adventures in Pennyland. Thanks for sharing.
i joined the club too. i caved under online club peer pressure... is there a help group for that?
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more! They are the best!
ReplyDeleteThey are absolutely fantastic...I love to receive packages from them. It has been a long time since my last order though...funds you know. In the meantime, I keep watching yours and enjoy seeing what you'll be making.
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