How to find fabric online?

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03-16-2017, 12:03 PM

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QuiltnLady1

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It depends on how old the fabric is -- If I know it is old I check ETSY and EBAY first, then I do a search. For newer fabric I do an online search (first Bing, then Google since they don't prioritize results the same) and I look for online shops I know that carry the fabric.

03-16-2017, 08:19 PM

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Claire123

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Online try Hancock's of Paducah, Missouri Star or Nancy's Notions, depending on what you're looking for.

03-17-2017, 03:08 AM

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Sandygirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Anders

I too live in a rural area so I understand how you feel. I do online shopping at fabric.com and Joan's .com I just have not been able to buy fabric at wholesale. Hope this helps.

You cannot buy fabric, etc "wholesale" without the proper credentials as a bonafide retailer or manufacturer . You must have a retail license issued by the Stae your business is located. And you have to collect sales tax on your sales.

to the OP.....make sure that the fabric you are looking for is currently in the marketplace vs "future" release.

Sandy

03-17-2017, 03:10 AM

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Sandygirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peckish

However, they DO have valuable information about the fabric, such as skus, and when I go online looking for a particular fabric I can't find locally, the manufacturer's website is usually the first place I go so I have this info.

And they will indicate if the fabric has released/shipped to shops or if it is a future release.

It does not tell which shops actually bought the particular fabric....just lists names of shops that have ordered from them in the past.

Sandy