When I buy on line there are several things I look for and like toolazy I go to the manufacture's website to check out the fabric.
There are some manufacturers such as Northcott I've always like the feel of so the brand gets my attention. If I see a piece and I know the brand, I can go to that site and see the line. Looking at the other coordinating fabrics gives me an idea if it's what I want. I also try to buy coordinating groups.
I'll also buy charms or fat quarters to see if I want yardage.
Another option is to go on quarterly or vacation fabric buying trips. I go to Mary Jo's fabric store which is a fabric store in NC twice a year and choose a few projects.
Last edited by berryberry; 04-12-2013 at 04:04 AM.