Lately, I've been drawn to Art Gallery fabrics for their interesting designs, only have one or two pieces, but will probably get more. Oh, and I love about everything Anna Maria Horner does, so Free Spirit Fabrics is another go-to.. I've always been a fan of the griege that Robert Kaufman uses so I'll look at some of their designs first. I was disappointed with the thin-ness of the Moda Grunge I bought, so I kind of steer clear of Moda, even though 20 years ago, it was my favorite.
I will work with anything as long as it doesn't feel like straw. I think every fabric has a place and am thankful for the range of choices in texture (and price) available these days.