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Shipping Technology and WholesaleQuiltBattings Bump Heads Delaying Customer Orders!

Well there was the quilt batting.  It was sitting there calling out to me . . "Deliver Me" . . . "Deliver Me"!  It had been making such an urging since the shipment arrived just the other afternoon and was catalogued and allocated to orders to fulfill the next day.

So, wanting to do the WholesaleQuiltBattings.com Customers the right thing, I was up before the crack of dawn organizing the battings and fabrics that were in line to be shipped.  After my first cup of coffee my pace increased as all the pieces fell into place to get the orders out the door to our valued customers.

The packaging including wrapping and boxing of all the quilt battings and fabrics for the days pending orders were ready to go!  There were only two one more things to do, prepare the labels and deliver the fulfilled orders as quickly as possible to the various shippers to get them on their way to my customers.

Yet lady luck was not smiling for a dedicated merchant trying to satisfy his customers.  The first label for a 4 Yard Order of Warm and Natural Quilt Batting wouldn't print through our e-commerce system.  Our internet technology support was contacted only to find out that the problem had nothing to do with our system, but rather the FedEx postage server was down.

Though I was frustrated I was far from deterred.  I immediately logged on to FedEx.com with the company account, went to print my first label only to be advised by the man behind the FedEx.com Wizard behind the curtain that the system was "currently unavailable and to try again later."  

While I wanted to take the time to call FedEx and tell them how pleased I was that I couldn't use one of the world's largest shippers when customers are waiting for their products.  Yet quilt batting waits for no man, woman or child.

 I shifted gears and re-entered the ecommerce area of our webstore to use UPS as the shipper though in this case it would cost the company more money than projected for the free shipping budget.  Is it impossible?  The same scenario occurred.  I kid you not.  The production server for UPS was down both through my WholesaleQuiltBattings.com order fulfillment area in its back office AND when I logged on at UPS.com.  I received the identical information to "try the system again later."

Now, two options remained.  I go to each of the local carriers and purchase each individual label and ship the products with manual labels or I use USPS.com for the shipping.  Shipping on USPS.com strangely resulted in a loss on each of the orders that had been received.  It left me with no option but to go with the manual labels at the actual shipping centers but time was now running short on a Saturday to meet the last outgoing shipment for the day.  

One carrier needed to be selected.  I chose one and prepared the manual labels on the free FedEx Labels we have in stock and rushed to get them ready.  Just before leaving to go to the FedEx facility I called to ask them to hold the pickup 5 minutes if necessary because I was on my way after I loaded the customer orders for shipping.

The shipping clerk recognized my voice and asked me why I was coming in with manual labels so late.  I explained the predicament only to be informed that I could not use our company account rates if I was not going to be presenting shipments with manual labels.  I was a bit fit to be tied at that point.  I quickly gave the shipping clerk the dimensions and weights of the customer shipments and asked for the standard shipping rates as opposed to my company contractual rates.  The rates resulted in a company loss on each and every sale to be shipped.  It couldn't be done with the outstanding budgetary limits at standard rates.  

So ended the story.  FedEx and UPS Shipping technology and the contractual rates that go with the online accounts were worthless without the FedEx and UPS servers online and they were necessary to meet our Free Shipping limitations financially.  FedEx and UPS had literally stopped WholesaleQuiltBattings.com dead in its tracks from shipping its orders because both companies were simultaneously "offline" and our company account for ecommerce processing shipping could not be used at a physical facility.  A bad time to learn a hard lesson about FedEx.

So, with all of this said, WholesaleQuiltBattings.com is dedicated to delivering the highest level of security, and the most affordable products, with free shipping in a timely fashion.  Yet having exhausted all the options available today, orders that were ready to ship could not go anywhere thanks to outages for two major shippers' websites.

My apologies go out to all my quilt batting and fabrics customers who are waiting for their orders whose products are here and ready to go.  You order was delayed today for no other reason than that the two major shippers in the USA had shipping technology that decided to take the day off.  I wish I had control over that for you my dear customers, but I was left at their mercy.

Orders should be shipped Monday as it would be a huge loss to UPS and FedEx for their production servers to be "unavailable" or "offline" longer than Sunday evening.

My special thanks to all WholesaleQuiltBattings.com customers for their patience.

Christopher Pearsall, Owner/General Counsel
WholesaleQuiltBattings.com
176 Blackrock Road
Coventry, RI  02816
(800) 808-5767 (Phone and Fax) 

"Providing Old Fashioned Customer Service using New Fangled Technology." 

 

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Warm and Natural - WARM TATER NEWS - Prices are Going Up Soon so BUY WARM TATER NOW!

This is a quick note about The Warm and Natural Company's Warm Tater to our new readers as I strive to take care of business and keep everyone informed with daily news and innovative information from WholesaleQuiltBattings.com.

This great Warm Tater Batting is under incredible demand.  As soon as we get it in the door it is right out the door to fulfill orders.  We can't keep it in stock fast enough and my company budgeting is now shifting to larger orders of Warm Tater.  Why?  Because based upon what I know, The Warm Company's Warm Tater batting as going up in price probably as early as November 15th if not sooner.  I don't know what the increase will be from the manufacturer at this time but any increase is never a great thing if you like the product.

Demand is part of the cause of this increase as you can tell from what I've told you.  Right now WholesaleQuiltBattings.com is the largest volume seller of Warm Tater Batting in the United States and Canada and we are looking to increase our volume substantially, especially for this fantastic new and innovative batting.  

So, a word to the wise.  In the very least, Buy our trial size offer of Warm Tater as soon as you can so you can see and feel what all the hype is about and make a larger order if you like it before the price goes up.  

I think when you receive your trial order of Warm Tater and you open your imagination to the possibilities you will clearly understand why we are excited about Warm Tater.

Enjoy what you love doing and pass on your legacy!

Have a Fantastic Weekend!  From your friend at Wholesale Quilt Battings!

Christopher Pearsall, Owner/General Counsel
WholesaleQuiltBattings.com
176 Blackrock Road
Coventry, RI  02816
(800) 808-5767 (Phone and Fax) 

"Providing Old Fashioned Customer Service using New Fangled Technology." 

Three Helpful Quilting and Sewing Cutting Accessories for Active Quilters, Sewers and Users of Quilt Battings!

Technology has come a long way, but there are still numerous quilting supplies/accessories that have been around quite some time that make cutting quilt battings and fabrics much easier for you. Three in particular are as follows:

1.  Rotary Cutters - Rotary Cutters are typically plastic molded handles with round blade holders with guards around the edges allowing very sharp round blades to roll down the fabric or batting.  Typically rotary cutters have been used to make straight edge cuts by running them along the edge of a acrylic rulers and templates to make a single straight-edge cuts.  The blades are very sharp and depending upon the amount of fabric or quilt batting you cut, the blades need to be carefully replaced to avoid cutting yourself.  The thicker the quilt batting or fabric being cut the more often you may have to change your cutter's blades.  

Rotary Cutters make an extremely straight, exact and professional cut for those quilters or sewers that require it.  Rotary cutters may require a little bit of old fashioned "elbow grease" and should be used with a cutting mat underneath the quilt batting/fabric you are cutting. When producing a professional looking project rotary cutters eliminate constant cutting using scissors which is virtually never perfect and sometimes jagged.  It is almost certain that even the best scissor cut is less than exact and less than perfect for professional standards when making just about anything.  However, don't throw out your scissors.  Scissors can do things that rotary cutters just can't do.

2.  Fiskar Scissors - No matter how much cutting a quilter or sewer will do, there is always something that requires a sharp pair of scissors.  Personally my choice of scissors for WholesaleQuiltBattings.com is Fiskar scissors. I have used Fiskar scissors that I have had for over five (5) years and resharpen monthly to fill smaller cuttings of warm quilt batting orders for customers on a daily basis when an exactly straight cut is not required and time does not allow for such exactness when fulfilling numerous orders at a time.  

It would be no exaggeration to say that I wouldn't be caught without two particular pairs of Fiskars that have stood the test of time though you might be surprised by looking at them.  They don't look that old and they actually look rather flimsy but they are far from it.  I've liked Fiskar Scissors because they are extremely sharp to begin with and though they will dull with continued use, they can be revived with a good sharpening to "good as new" even with a portable hand sharpener.  

If you do a lot of cutting it is good to have a portable scissors sharpener to re-sharpen the blade from time to time.  Resharpening extends the life of your scissors as long as possible and keeps them sharp for a good cut each time.  No matter what you do, There will always be room a good pair of scissors in your quilting and sewing supplies no matter what brand you prefer.  Don't be afraid to spend some money on a good pair of scissors though.  If you care for a good pair of scissors that work properly for you then they can last you years.  

 

3. High-Speed Rotary Cutter - The last cutting supply I recommend if you do a lot of cutting of just about any fabric is a High Speed Electric Rotary Cutter.  Though you can expect to pay between $120 to $160 for the cutter and a few blades to get you started.

The blades tend to last longer and the cost of additional blades is a small price to pay when compared to the carpal tunnel surgery and recovery time you are likely to experience over time if you are going to use either the Fiskar Scissors, the Rotary Fabric Cutters, or both. If you can get one with wheels under the base so that it can roll across any countertop without causing the countertop damage, then by all means do so.  I have found that they are great for relatively quick, straight cuts through several layers of fabric depending upon the size of cutter you choose to invest in.  

Extreme care should be taken though.  While you may be as careful as can be we have learned from bitter, painful and permanently irreversible experience, namely the loss of part of a finger, that manufacturers of products such as these do not always warn buyers of the dangers caused by snags, grabs, pulls or jumps in using these cutters or when using them on particular fabrics such as the new Warm Tater quilt batting.  Similarly, the makers of the various battings and fabrics that may cause high-speed electric rotary cutters to snag, grab, pull or jump don't provide warnings either.  Safety first.  If you need to, I have learned that there are safety gloves that can be warn with these types of rotary cutters that contain fabrics with metal reinforcements in them to give you the best chance at stopping the cutter and/or getting your fingers out of the way should one of these instances occur.

Remember, when cutting quilt batting or any fabric with a sharp tool/implement, always consider that you are working with a potentially dangerous item and use safety first.  Anticipate what could possibly happen and protect against it.

Have a Fantastic Day Everyone and  . . . BE CAREFUL OUT THERE from WholesaleQuiltBattings.com!

Your Friend at WholesaleQuiltBattings.com,

Chris

Christopher A. Pearsall, Owner/General Counsel
WholesaleQuiltBattings.com
176 Blackrock Road
Coventry, RI  02816
(800) 808-5767 (Phone and Fax) 

"Providing Old Fashioned Customer Service using New Fangled Technology." 

Warm and Natural Warm Tater Quilt Batting - A Great Quilt Wholesale Quilt Batting with Cautions!

There's no doubt that here at WholesaleQuiltBattings.com as the number one nationwide wholesale distributor of this great new product that we are thrilled with Warm Tater Warm and Natural Quilt Batting.

It is a new innovation in batting but it have been a little misrepresented here and there on the internet so we want to make sure it is clear to people.

Warm Tater is a 100% Cotton Quilt Batting as part of the Warm & Natural Line of Products produced by the Warm Company.  Per Carton it weights about 9 lbs including the box and 7 lbs. without the box.  It is a natural cotton batting.  However, it is NOT organic.  Organic products tend to be more expensive and more popular with consumers who endeavor to buy organic foods and then expand upon their food selections to clothing and other products.  

Warm Tater is not an organic product. Organic products are not treated or processed during their growing process with biological chemicals, pesticides, and artificial fertilizers.  This is not true of Warm Tater.  The cotton is grown using whatever processes are reasonably and commercially available.  However, during it's processing Warm Tater is not treated with any chemicals,  bonding agents, sealing agents, etc... which is considered a "Natural Process."  

The difference is between the growing process of the cotton and the means by which the Warm Company processes the cotton in order to create the Warm and Natural, Warm Tater Product. Therefore, chemicals and fertilizers may be used to protect and accelerate the growth of the cotton used in Warm Tater rendering the cotton "inorganic" yet the Warm Company does not use sealants, bonding agents, glues or other chemicals in the actual creation of the Warm Tater product, and therefore it is a natural product due to it's creation process.  Most batting companies do not use natural processes, which is perfectly acceptable but naturally produces battings that are meant for different purposes, are more dense and are unsuitable for certain uses.

There is no doubt that Warm Tater is nothing short of a great batting.  It is dense and 100% Cotton.  It results from a Natural Process developed by Warm and Natural.  Yet it does have it's cautions for users.

First, since Warm Tater is such a thick batting, it is best to have an industrial machine when working with it, be it a serger, sewing machine, quilting machine, embroidery machine or other type of machine you might endeavor to use it with.  It does take some power in your machine to work with this batting, especially depending upon the use you plan to put it to.

Second,  when cutting Warm Tater even the best rotary cutter with a new blade with require either a second pass or that you use some good old fashioned elbow grease (and increased safety) when doing so in order to cut it.

If you are using an electric cutter to cut Warm Tater, it is best to restrict your cutting to 1 or 2 layers maximum even if your cutter can cut up to four (4) inches of fabric.  Many rotary cutters have a guide on them that is stationary and sweeps the blade of debris and fabric particles in order to keep the blade running efficiently.  It is extremely important to realize that because Warm Tater uses no glues, etc.... in its natural process, that it has a tendency to release more fiber and/or fabric particles than typical batting.  These particles can accumulate under the guide of electric cutters, particularly high speed electric rotary cutters.  This can occur quickly and therefore your cutter guide should be checked and cleaned often when cutting this batting.  A buildup of  these fiber particles from the batting and fabrics can cause new cuttings to snag and result in your hand or finger being pulled into the cutting path causing serious injuries.

This particular article is written directly from experience with Warm Tater which caused my wife to lose the top 1/3rd of her finger due to just such a snag.  Trust me, it is a painful result you do not want so cutting your Warm Tater batting should be done with extreme caution.  This injury has now resulted in cutting Warm Tater by scissors as a matter of safety.

 Warm Tater Quilt Batting from the Warm Company is already known for making potato bags when used in combination with the Warm Company's Insul-Bright product and the current special on The Warm Company's Warm Tater is a tremendous benefit to quilting groups and guilds who are able to purchase at this time before the price increase.  

The Warm Company actually provides instructions on how to create this bag with each order yet there are so many uses that we are developing on the side that a new site will be emerging soon to show you the possibilities which extend beyond most modern battings.

You won't find Warm Tater in any major stores at this time but we plan to expand upon the amount in stock due to the tremendous demand.  The price will be increasing sometime in the first two (2) weeks of November of 2010 so if you want at great batting at a great price with free shipping, now is the time to order at least a carton at WholesalequiltBattings.com before the price goes up.

A Fantastic New Batting from the Nation's Number One wholesaler and possibly number one users of this dynamic new batting.  If we don't like it, we don't sell it or recomend it.

Hurry and get your Warm Tater Now before the price goes up substantially!

Authored By:

Christopher Pearsall, Owner/General Counsel
WholesaleQuiltBattings.com
176 Blackrock Road
Coventry, RI  02816
(800) 808-5767 (Phone and Fax) 

"Providing Old Fashioned Customer Service using New Fangled Technology."