I am considering buying fabric online as our local spotlight store just doesnt have a very good range. I also have very few quilt shops close by so thought I would like to buy online so are there any online fabric shops that you can recommend?

I am also an Aussie quilter and I have used http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/
If you sign up for their HOP Mail, the link is at the top of the page, they send you special offers which include free shipping to Australia if you spend over $100 US and you can also buy batting, their prices shown are for 1/2 a yard so just be aware. Good service, I have never has a problem.
I recently bought from http://www.whittlesfabrics.com/
prices are fantastic shipping can get expensive, great service I had my fabric in 6 days. PM me if you want anymore info.
Hope this helps

http://stores.ebay.com/CROWSNESTQUIL...1QQ_fsubZQ2d33

crowsnest ships to australia at 8 yds for $13.45 and 28 yds For $43.45.
how does that compare?

they have excellent quality and service, and the prices are very low. it's easy to get carried away. if you really wanted to go hog-wild, you should probably email them and come to an agreement about cost for more weight.

also: nixiechicks.com

http://nixiechicks.com/index.php?cPa...76315082776bc9


shipping to the usa is free over $35, but for international the price is:

$12.95 for up to 8 yards of fabric that is 44/45 inches wide or 4 yards of 108 inch wide quilt backing (Flat Rate Envelope)

$25.90 for over 8 to 16 yards of fabric that is 44/45 inches wide or over 4 to 8 yards of 108 inch wide quilt backing (Two Flat Rate Envelopes. PLEASE NOTE: Your fabric will have to be divided into 2 equal parts in order for it to fit into the two separate envelopes!)

$38.00 for over 16 to 26 yards of 44/45 inch fabric or over 8 to 13 yards of 108 inch wide quilt backing (Medium Flat Rate Box)

$41.95 for over 26 to 40 yards of 44/45 inch wide fabric or over 13 to 20 yards of 108 inch wide quilt backing (Large Flat Rate Box)

$76.00 over 40 up to 52 yards of 44/45 inch wide fabric or over 20 to 26 yards of 108 inch wide quilt backing (2 Medium Flat Rate Boxes.)

$84.00 over 52 up to 80 yards of 44/45 inch wide fabric or over 26 to 40 yards of 108 inch wide quilt backing (2 Large Flat Rate Boxes.)

Over 80 yards of fabric to International countries will be calculated accordingly and customer will be notified of any additional shipping charges before order is shipped.

hope this gives you some choices and helps you out.

I have bought from them, they are fast .

thanks ladies for all your help! i will have to do some research...anyone buy online from any Australian suppliers?

I have but it's been a long time. fabric and patterns.