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Table of contents
- Which is it, a quilt or a blanket?
- Buyer’s beware…
- You and I know the difference between a quilt or blanket!
- Beware of themed quilts.
- What was my next clue? THEY CALLED THEM BLANKETS!
- You likely won’t get either!
- Next clue: $59
- Last Clue: Selling MANY different quilts (or blankets)!
- The personal story behind the quilt or blanket dilemma.
- By the way, even if you ask for a blanket in my house, your’e going to get a quilt!
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Which is it, a quilt or a blanket?
Are you buying a quilt or a blanket? Troublemakers on social media sites seems to go through phases where they like to confuse the unaware buyer.
Buyer’s beware…
Oftentimes, companies will promote products that show in our Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest feeds based for things or subjects we like and follow. Sometimes social media learns these details when we simply talk in front of our phones. (I’ve had things show in my feeds that I’ve only THOUGHT about – how’d they do that?)
A popular trend for a while was what appeared to be beautiful appliqued quilts for sale. Not only were these “quilts” were priced was too low. Furthermore, they were way too pretty to be true.
You and I know the difference between a quilt or blanket!
While they are marketed as quilts, how does a non-quilter know if they are buying a quilt or a blanket?
First, the biggest clue for you or I is based on the fact that we KNOW the amount of work and time it takes to make one of these works of art. Mass production is highly unlikely. If fact, for many of us, an intricate quilt like one of these is a “one and done”!
Beware of themed quilts.
These people like to prey on unsuspecting parents or grandparents. For example, they might feature a quilt with a music theme. If one’s child or grandchild is into music, it’s an easy sell!
What was my next clue? THEY CALLED THEM BLANKETS!
Furthermore, which is it, a quilt or a blanket? In the photo you see what appears to be intricately appliqued quilt. Their mistake: calling it a blanket!
You likely won’t get either!
The problem is they are fake companies stealing real quilters’ pictures and using them to cheat other people. It’s unfortunate. Quilters need always be aware that their photographs can be hijacked.
Next clue: $59
You couldn’t buy the fabric for a quilt (or maybe a blanket, these days) for $59!
Last Clue: Selling MANY different quilts (or blankets)!
It’s amazing (and kinda sad) how many people respond excitedly to these posts by tagging their friends and loved ones. You can read the comments to see how many people are tagging others to show them this great buy. One such post which was being massively shared was for brilliant pieced, appliqued, and quilted musician-themed quilt of a cello – all for $59!
The personal story behind the quilt or blanket dilemma.
It’s been a “thing” in my family for years that when one of them asks me to pass them the blanket, I stand up and yell, “They’re quilts, not blankets!” (like Harry Potter, only with a pretend wand). Then, I add, “I am not a Blanketer!”
Karla
I’ve recently joined a pattern-maker group and, sure enough, they are suggesting you search these sites to see if these companies have stolen your pictures. (I have no idea what you do if that happens.)
What to do about the sites?
I try to report the company, when allowed by Facebook. I also comment on the post that the company is a fraud. The only other thing I know to do is to tell as many people as I know not to fall for something that looks too good to be true.
