Thread: Online fabric shopping! Help!

I'm never dissapointed with connecting threads!

Originally Posted by ejpkam

I'm never dissapointed with connecting threads!

My thoughts exactly! I just got my newest catalog from them & I'm itching to get some goodies! Plus the prices are great!

I've bought some fabric on eBay, and while the images did match, I so far haven't been thrilled with the quality of the non-name brand fabric. I've reached the decision that when I'm shopping for fabric online, I will only buy fabric from recognized names such as Moda, so I know that I can trust the quality. Otherwise, I need to see it before I decide whether it's good enough. I want my quilts to last!

I do most of my shopping (fabric) online, seldom have I been dissappointed. It may not look exactly like I thought it would but still works, to be certain things go together you can buy from the same line, all the matching is already done. A good place is Connecting Threads, it's affordable, good quality and gets here pretty quick. Good luck, we'll be waiting to see some projects.

i've been buying fabric from fabric.com for over 10 years and have never been disappointed- there are lots of other shops out there too- & i purchase from a few others at times- i believe most really work hard to make sure they have good pictures with true colors- but individual computer monitors do vary- some shops (like fabric.com) do offer swatches so you can order a number of swatches & make sure you like what you want before commiting to yardage-
i am (picky) about shops- and shipping charges- i generally shop at the ones that offer free shipping at a reasonable purchase amount --like at $35-$50 spent....if shipping is going to cost as much as a yard of fabric or more i tend to look elsewhere.

I have ordered from Fabric.com also and I've always been pleased with the fabric, especially the coordinates, batiks and they have a great broadcloth and the prices are very reasonable. I've also ordered from Thousands of bolts. All of their pictures of fabric are not clear, so I don't order those particular fabrics but the fabric that I've ordered from the clear pictures have always been representive. I love being able to match my fabrics and look at them on the wall to actually see how they match.

I order fabric online as it's 30 miles to the closed Walmart or LQS and 50 miles to the closest Joanns. I've always been happy with Connecting Threads. I have also been known to email or call online shops and ask about my selections. Being quilters/sewers, they often have a pretty good eye to what coordinates.