Fiber On a Whim's Mission Statement:
We are going crazy and we want you to come with us!
Fiber on a Whim ...."FOR ALL YOUR SURFACE DESIGN AND EMBELLISHMENT NEEDS! FABRIC, PAINTS, DYES, THREAD, BEADS, BUTTONS.....". We love experimenting with paints, dyes, and other surface design techniques. We also love creating a 3D piece of artwork with embellishments. Our view is that any object not bolted down or already attached to something else can be used to create dimension, whether by stamping, creating a silk screen, embellishment or more. Our main mission is that we hope to inspire you to try these new surface design and embellishing techniques or simply to expound on your current use. Providing excellent customer service while doing this is a high priority. We hope to bring a smile to your day through the website or through use of our products. As everyone knows, we take life way too seriously, this is no dress rehearsal. So have fun and enjoy yourself!
A little about us other than the fact we are going crazy is that we are a mother/daughter duo. The mother, Janelle (Jan) Girod, got into the fiber arts world in 1976 and has slowly but surely brought the daughter, Kristin Rodriguez, along for the ride. Sometimes it was with Kristin kicking and screaming. Jan is truely a fiber artist whether it be with fabric, yarn, thread, or paper. Kristin has now found herself fully in the quilting world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fiber on a Whim's 2500 Inch by Inch Club
1) What is Fiber on a Whim's 2500 Inch by Inch Club?
It is a club that tracks how many "Inches" of quilting cotton fabrics you buy in a year and awards prizes when you reach certain milestones.
2) What is the goal you want to reach?
You want to reach a total of 2500 inches of fabric in one year. You will receive awards at 500, 1000, 1750, and 2500 inches. Prizes will be anything from free fabric, store credits or other art supplies. Once you reach the 2500 inch mark you will recieve extra bonuses throughout the year.
3) How can I join?
You can join in one of several ways. Simply respond to the newsletter announcing it and say you wish to join. Second, click through the icon on the main catalog page and put it in your cart as you shop. Third, you can simply email us at fiberonawhim@yahoo.com to let us know. You will get 250 inches as a joining bonus in the year of 2010.
4) How do I know how many inches I have?
You will receive an updated number on inches on the invoice when your shipment arrives.
5) Is there any way to earn extra inches?
Each month there will be one collection or type of fabric that if purchased you will get either 50% or 100% extra inches. For example, if you purchase 36" or 1yd you will receive credit for 54" or 72". The fabrics will receive doubled inches will have an inchworm included in the picture of the main fabric page. February 2010 is doing double inches for Lonni Rossi's Asian Harmonies line.
6) Do fat quarters count towards my inches?
Yes, they can. Four FQs will count as 36 inches. Fat quarters will only be added to your inches once you have a grouping of four.
7) If I purchase fabric from you at a show does it count towards my goal?
Yes! If you have registered for the club, all you have to do is give us your name at checkout and we will ring up the sale under your account. This will allow the inches to be tracked and put towards your total. Not to mention our pricing of fabric at shows is a special deal!
Free Shipping
1) What dollar amount do I have to hit to qualify for free domestic shipping?
If your order totals $75 or more, you will receive free domestic shipping. It will automatically appear on your order.
2) Can my order be shipped first class?
If your order is under $15 we can adjust the shipping down to $3 if you notate it on the order.
In Store Pick-Up/Delivery
1) Can I pick up my order?
At this time we are unable to allow in store pickups.
2) Can my order be delivered to me so that I can save on shipping?
If you live within a 10 mile radius of our home office in Marietta, GA, we can deliver your order directly to your door for $3.
3) When do you deliver?
We make deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays. We can also make deliveries to ECQG and CES meetings.
Returns
1) Do you accept returns?
We do accept returns but there are some products that we do NOT return.
2) What items do NOT return?
We do not accept returns on cut fabric/product, patterns, books, paints, dyes, markers, inkjet fabrics, bead packages, or any item not in original packaging.
3) How long do I have to make a return?
You have only 60 days to make a return. The item must be in it's orginal packaging with no tampering. If you bought from us at a show, you must provide your orginal receipt. If you purchased from us online, you must provide your invoice number.
Weekly Drawings
1) How do I qualify for the weekly drawings?
You can make a purchase. All orders for the week will be dropped in to a bucket and every Monday an order will be drawn. The winner will be issued a store credit for use on future purchases.
Undercover Club
1) What is the Undercover Club?
It is our version of a block of the month.
2) What types of projects are done in this club?
The projects will be contemporary lap size quilts.
3) How long will each mission last?
It will depend. Most missions will last around 6 months. You will receive monthly assignments with one month at the end to finish the quilt. We will then ask for proof of a completed mission. If you complete the mission by the deadline and send proof, you will qualify for a chance to win a prize package.
4) Can a beginner join in?
Yes!! If you are just starting out in quilting this is a great project for you. All quilts are geared towards beginner to intermediate levels with a contemporary flare. This doesn't mean that you can't participate if you are more experienced.
5) Do I pay for all months at the beginning?
No. You will pay a $20 membership fee to join the club. After that you will pay a month by month price for the package. When you register for the first month it will be understood that you are participating in the whole program. We will honor this by making sure there is a package ready for you at the beginning of each mission.
6) What happens if I'm no longer able to participate?
We understand that life can get in the way of quilting. Please let us know by the 20th of the month that you are unable to participate. This will insure that you will not be charged for the next mission. The small fee you pay at beginning is what allows us to provide the materials at a low monthly cost. This fee will not be refundable if you drop the program.
7) If I participate with a friend will we end up with the same quilt?
Probably not. All quilts will have the same fabrics in them based on the colorway you choose. The difference will be that you may get a different variety of fabrics one mission then your friend. The next variation will come in how you choose to put them together. The pattern will give all directions for measurements and how to construct it. You will be able to change around the focal fabrics to your liking though. This will make the quilt unique to you.
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Marietta, GA 30062
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