Shipping
Shipping on the site is very complicated. I can get 6-8 yards of knit prints in a flat rate box. Otherwise 4-5 yards is the max on the boxes.

I ship either UPS or USPS by weight. If you are confused, you can chose combined shipping and I will charge you for shipping when I mail your package. I rarely offer free shipping.

Shipping is individually based on fabric amounts and zip code. None of the fabrics carried by Nature’s Fabrics will fit in a FRE, with the exception of jersey knit prints. If an order is too large to fit into a FRB it will be shipped in a polyvinyl mailer. If you over pay on shipping I will refund you when I ship your package. I don’t like to waste money on shipping, yours or mine. So if you pay for a package and it will go a cheaper method, I will likely use the cheapest method available, though I will never chose parcel through the post office.

If you want insurance, please let me know and I can get a quote for you. Packages do become property of the post office or UPS sometimes, and they won’t cover them if we don’t buy insurance.

Orders will be shipped by USPS unless very large or requested otherwise. Below are some generalized estimates of what fits in a flat rate box and how much shipping runs.

* 4 yards heavy fleece and/or double terry Priority FRB $11
* 5 yards of all other fabrics Priority FRB $11
* Sherpa is too thick to fit in a FRB

Orders normally ship in 3-5 business days. Refunds are subject to the terms of the payment system used. Paypal is now charging a minimum of 30 cents for a refund. If you use a credit card, fees may apply.

Pre-Orders
Sometimes we will offer a pre-order on a fabric. We will clearly note in the description the arrival date for the fabric. It is always my intention to give you actual dates, not something I am not sure of. I am at the mercy of the supplier, and will try to keep everyone posted as best I can.

Continuous Yardage
If you order any yardage over 2 yards you can expect it to be in increments, but never less than one yard. So, if you are ordering 6 yards, you can expect 2 pieces that are 3, or 3 pieces that are 2. I will always try to get a continous length, but I cannot guarantee it. If you need something specific, please email as soon as possible after you place your order.

Quality Control
Every effort is made to buy the very best quality fabrics that our money can buy. On occasion, specials come through that are very appealing, and because of the price and type of material, I am willing to overlook characteristics that I normally would not allow. There may be some dirt or marks along the selvages or folds, but since it is a hard to find fabric, I overlook that. The goods will be priced accordingly, and will be noted if I see it. I never want to send fabrics that are less than what they are described. You work hard for your money, and I want you to get the very best fabric, and best prices we can offer.

Roll Buying
If you are ordering rolls I am told that industry standard is plus or minus 15% on yardage. If you order and pay for a 40 yard roll, if the mill tells me it is 40 yards then that is what I am billed for and in turn what I will bill you for. You can be sure that 3 people can measure a roll of fabric and not come up with the same yardage. If you are hesitant about ordering because of that you can order a roll and have it sent to me and for the regular price I can measure and weigh and get it shipped to you at your expense.

Wool Felting
* Wash no more than 8 yards at a time. Five is a good amount.
* Warm wash, cold rinse and dry on second hottest setting.
* Repeat.

You can wash with a regular mild laundry detergent but will get better results from a wash formulated specifically for wool.

You can expect a 25-35% shrinkage. For one yard expect to lose 6-8 inches.

Once your wool is felted, you can cut and sew. Wash on cold and air dry to prevent further shrinkage.

This process applies to both 100% wool and to wool blend. Though the wool blend should be able to be washed gently after felting.

Wool Dying
When I dye wool, I felt it first then dye it. That is just my preference. Wash warm, rinse cold and dry hot. Do that twice. The blend will shrink a lot. Like about 13" to the yard.

I put the pot of water on the stove and add the dye. Stir in the dye and let it go a bit.

Then I toss in the DRY wool.

Stir it up and bring it to a boil. Really, a boil. You don't have to stir a lot while waiting for the boil. I stir now and then, but nothing wild.

Once it is boiling, I add 1 cup of vinegar, while stirring like mad. I stir about 5 minutes and then see if there is still color in the water. I take out a clear measuring cup full of hot water to see if it is clear. If it isn't, I add more vinegar, stirring like mad again. It should clear after 5-10 minutes. If not, more vinegar.

After I am satisfied I throw it in the washer just to SPIN. Spin it out and toss it in the dryer for 15 minutes.

Wool Cover Care
These beautiful wool covers require very little special care. If your cover is soiled, you can add it to a cool rinse with other diapers, watch out for velcro. Once the rinse cycle is over, remove the covers and soak in a wool wash or baby shampoo for at least 15 minutes. Roll the cover in a towel to remove excess water and hang to dry. For difficult stains you can lay the diaper in the sun to dry for the afternoon, and that should remove the stain.

If your cover needs to be lanolized (it will begin to feel wet) you can do so by dissolving 1 tablespoon of lanolin in 1 cup of hot water, cap the jar, and shake vigorously to emulsify. Let the mixture cool slightly. Pour it over the inside of the cover in your sink or basin, aiming at the area that gets the wettest. Squeeze the items a few times to distribute the lanolin mixture. Soak for 15 minutes or so, and then dry as directed above. When using liquid lanolin, you may use warm water to emulsify.

You can also try the dry lanolizing method, which is terrific for conditioning your hands as well! Simply place a dollop of lanolin and rub it all over your clean hands as if you were putting on hand cream. Work the lanolin into your hands for a minute or two, then wipe off the excess onto the inside of your diaper cover, rubbing it in well. Be gentle!

Diaper Care
Diapers can be washed and dried following a regular diaper wash routine. I recommend a cold rinse, hot wash, cold rinse and a trip through a hot dryer. Use gentle detergent and no softener or dryer sheets. For optimal care, hang dry.

Breast Pads
These are made of 100% wool interlock and need to be hand washed. Use a mild soap, soak as needed, and air dry.

Use lanolin as necessary following the wool cover care instructions above.