{"id":36108,"date":"2025-01-28T11:44:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=36108"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:54:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T12:54:53","slug":"paper-or-pdf-how-to-buy-a-funky-friends-factory-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/paper-or-pdf-how-to-buy-a-funky-friends-factory-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper or PDF? HOW & WHERE to buy Funky Friends Factory Patterns."},"content":{"rendered":"

There are 2 kinds of Funky Friends Factory pattern:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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1. Instant Downloads\/ Digital PDF patterns:<\/span><\/h2>\n

These are downloaded as PDF Files. These are great because 1) Your pattern purchases are stored on the website so you can re-download them if you lose a piece. 2) you get them instantly! 3) they are easy to re-size using a home printer.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Printed\/Paper patterns:<\/span><\/h2>\n

These come as a booklet so you have a physical product that is ready-sized so you can cut out and go\/sew! If you look after you pattern pieces they should last you a lifetime!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udda8\ufe0fWant a Download Pattern? (Where to buy PDF patterns.)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are only 2 places where you can get digital versions of the Funky Friends Factory patterns:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The Funky Friends Factory website<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is the only place you can find ALL the FFF PDF patterns, ALL of the time<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. PDF patterns (Instant Downloads) can\u00a0 also be purchased from the Funky Friends Factory Etsy Shop<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (BUT this has a limited selection.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \ud83d\udcd7<\/span><\/strong>Need a Paper Pattern? (Where to buy Printed patterns, near you!)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Printed patterns can be purchased from independent quilt shops, and fabric stores – either in person or online. There are 100s of independent quilt stores around the world selling Funky Friends Factory patterns!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u2753Paper Pattern FAQs<\/span>:\u2753<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    \ud83d\udc49Q 1. Why isn’t there a list of all the retail shops selling Funky Friends Factory Printed patterns?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Answer: That’s a complicated list to compile because most of the stores purchase directly from the wholesale distributors. I know that there are hundreds all around the world\u2026 just not where, so please use the info on this page to guide you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udc49Q 2. A new pattern just came out, why can’t I find the paper version of it listed online? How do I get it?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Answer. For the first few weeks, brand new patterns are exclusively sold as PDF Instant Downloads from the Funky Friends Factory website. Once the pattern has been out for a little while and I am happy we have found all the typing errors that may have slipped through… I get the pattern formatted for printing . It also takes some time for the patterns to be printed and mailed to distributors so the shops can get them in. Please be patient – I only want to print the patterns onec I am 100% happy with the pattern!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udc49Q 3. Why can’t I buy a paper pattern directly from the Funky Friends Factory website anymore?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Answer: I have moved to a remote part of Tasmania so I no longer sell paper patterns on my website. This is because of the distance to my nearest post office, but there are 100s of quilt shops that sell the paper patterns on their store sites and in person.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    Printed \/ Paper pattern sources by country:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    \ud83d\udcd7<\/span><\/strong>In the USA<\/span>:<\/strong><\/span> There are multiple wholesale companies, so it’s not as easy to give a single link to a supplier with all the Paper patterns in stock (there are 120+ patterns, so most retailers will only sell a selection BUT they should be able to get in a particular pattern if you ask!*<\/strong>). <\/span><\/p>\n

    The best way to find your CLOSEST store is to google \u201cquilt shop near me\u201d to find your local shops. Then check their websites or give them a call to ask if they stock Funky Friends Factory patterns!<\/span><\/p>\n

    *If you can’t find the paper pattern you want from a local shop, try these family-owned USA shops that have a large selection of paper patterns you can buy online:<\/span><\/p>\n

    CaliQuiltCo<\/a><\/span><\/strong> – a family-owned Quilt Shop & Maker Space located east of Sacramento in Rancho Cordova, California.<\/span><\/span>
    \n    Sew Yeah Quilting<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – a little family owned shop that has grown into what it is today\u2014Las Vegas’s premier quilting store!<\/span><\/span>
    \n    The Bedwarmer Quilt and Sew<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0– The Bed-Warmer Quilt & Sew was established by Shellie Blake, a life-long quilter and long-arm quilter.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    A note Regarding Amazon:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    YES!<\/strong><\/span> There are paper Funky Friends Factory patterns on Amazon. (I even sell a few patterns on Amazon because I had to do this in order to an official brand on Amazon so I could get some counterfeit patterns removed from sale!\ud83d\ude31)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    However, using Amazon is
    \nnot good for local quilt shops,
    \nand it could potentially
    \nnot be good for you!
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    WHY?<\/strong><\/span> You likely won’t be able to tell who is selling the pattern. If you want to buy on Amazon, go to the official storefront\/shop of Funky Friends Factory on Amazon HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. If you have doubts about a seller on Amazon, using www.etsy.com is a much safer online option (or your local quilt shop!)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    QUESTIONS?<\/strong><\/span> If you have any questions or you have spotted a fake product – please contact us HERE<\/span><\/strong>!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    \ud83d\udcd7In the UK<\/span>: <\/strong><\/span>If you need a paper pattern, call your local quilt shop or visit the UK distributor of the FFF patterns – Oh Sew Sweet Shop<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udcd7In Australia<\/span>:<\/strong><\/span> if you need a paper pattern, call your local quilt shop or visit the site of the Australian distributor, Voodoo Rabbit Fabric.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udcd7In all other countries<\/span>:<\/strong><\/span> Follow the same instructions as the USA to find a local shop. If that doesn’t work out, try www.etsy.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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    TIP<\/span>: Google “fabric shop near me” to find your nearest shop!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Then look on their website or give them a call to see if they stock Funky Friends Factory patterns!\u00a0 It’s SO important to support your local quilt shops!<\/strong>\u00a0PLUS it’s a WIN – WIN ~> i<\/span>f you can go into a local shop, you can save on shipping charges and put that money towards some fabric (like I do!!!!\ud83d\ude04)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Please Tell Us About Your Favorite Shop!\ud83d\ude0d<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We’re hoping to start up a blog post series on Featured Quilt Shops that sell Funky Friends Factory patterns. If you have a favorite quilt shop where you buy Printed patterns, please email support@funkyfriendsfactory.com<\/strong> and give us their name and tell us a bit about why you like the store. Feel free to include pics of the toys you have made!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Now you should be able to find the printed patterns you have been looking for!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


    \"Pauline.<\/span>
    \nTill next time,<\/span><\/p>\n

    Happy Sewing,
    \nPauline
    \n<\/span><\/strong>xxx<\/span>
    \n\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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