Fabric Tip Worth Repeating

I probably sound like a broken record on the subject, but what happened today proves my point perfectly why you should be ordering fabric samples before purchasing.I have been looking quite a while for the perfect fabric for my kitchen windows and after looking at different colors and patterns, I decided a fabric with a white background with navy design would be perfect.The two fabric samples above are pictures of the same fabric. The background looks plainly white, don’t you agree? This is the sample I received today in mail:Even through the computer, you can see how OFF white it is. And the navy is plush and thick. Not what I was expecting. Here is another example:Notice the white background. And here is the actual sample of fabric:Can you see how OFF white the actual fabric is?Imagine if I did not worry about getting a sample and ordered 14 yards of it for window treatments? What if it were for a client? You can not return it!One more example to drive this info into your brain:I love, love using fabric and do not want to discourage anyone from ordering fabric online. Just be sure to order that sample to save yourself from any headaches! Thanks everyone!Kelly