Hello,

Unfortunately, our distributor (Hoffman) does not give us expected dates for backordered items. We order from them daily and we get shipments in from them daily so patterns are usually not out of stock for long (usually no longer than 2 weeks at the most?) We keep backordered items on order for 30 days so you can always place your order and then when the item comes in, we will get shipped out to you right away.

~Kristi @ ECS