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Old 08-26-2011, 05:27 AM
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Can some of you list some of your favorite On Line Quilt Shops. I have never ordered on line my self. I have order over the phone a couple of times.

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Old 08-26-2011, 05:48 AM
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I order on-line, but, when I really need to match something, I go to a local shop (unless I purchase the matching ones when I order).
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Old 08-26-2011, 05:50 AM
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I've always been satisfied with my purchases online - it is too costly to drive 85 miles to the closest "GOOD" fabric shop - so if I'd get a piece of fabric not up to my liking - it is a small price to pay: but overall I've been satisfied;

I do notice if I use my DH computer, the colors are much more vivid -and better visual of the fabric; I'm thinking maybe he has HD on his monitor????? But, just the other day I was shopping online and came onto some cute children's fabric so put in a big order - I received it yesterday already and wow! It was gorgeous as it had been on the monitor - was very pleased, and if you can say that in bright sunlight - I think I can attribute it to his monitor!
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Old 08-26-2011, 05:50 AM
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One of the problems could be different dye lots. If there was a significant time lapse between when you first got it and then later ordered on line.

I rarely buy fabric except on line; have for years now. I don't rmember ever having a problem. I use 15-20 different vendors.
The one LQS in my town does not carry fabric I'd use.
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Old 08-26-2011, 05:53 AM
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I have my solution: order extra shades and alternatives so something will work but then you have my problem--a growing stash!!
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Old 08-26-2011, 05:57 AM
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Since I am stuck with it, I use it for scrappy quilts, backing or small craft projects. Charity quilts sure would need it.
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Someone may have already mentioned this. Thousands of Bolts has a way that you can click on the focus fabric and find other fabrics that match the spot you clicked on. Very cool and fun. I had good luck doing this. And Thousands of Bolts prices are great and good service.
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:07 AM
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I have bought fabric online for quite a few years now and have had few complaints. One time I sent back some sale yardage which stated it was white(which I wanted). When it arrived it was butter yellow. It went right back. I got a refund, as i should have. Just lately I ordered a kit from a well known sewing lady catalog and was disappointed as the picture of the kit was not real true because it was a EQ picture and the colors were not the same. I made it anyway and it will be a charity raffle quilt as someone else may just love it. You just have to be careful and I just learned that lesson AGAIN! Marilyn
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:13 AM
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Unfortunately, the colors that show on the monitor are not always the true colors. You should call the internet seller and ask if they will send you a swatch.
I recently purchased the swatch card for the new Bella solids from Moda and now I can look at the actual color instead of the monitor color. You would be surprised at the difference.
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Eldene
Can some of you list some of your favorite On Line Quilt Shops. I have never ordered on line my self. I have order over the phone a couple of times.

Thank you, love this message board!!!!
I'm just going to list their names; you can get to their web sites through a Search Engine, e.g. Google
-Delta Patchworks
-Hancock's of Paducah
-International Fabrics: fabrics from around the world
-Marshall Dry Goods
-City Quilter: has own mfgred line of NYC fabrics - gorgeous stuff
-Mary Jo's
-E-Fabrics
-Fabrics.com
-Quilt-a-way in VT
-Quiltshops.com is a great site when you're searching for a particular fabric
-Red Rooster Quilts
-Whittle's Fabric
-Quilter's Express to Japan
-SeaWatch Fabrics
-SewBatik
-Tennessee Quilts
-Quilters Warehouse
-Fabric Shack
-Favorite Fabrics - a Board member
-Come Quilt with Me - Pat also sells great templates
-Christian Lane quilters for wide backs
-Make it a Good Day: Janice is a friend of mine
-African Lady Fabric
-Bear Paw Quilt Company
-Gohn Brothers - Amish and Mennonite
-Cherrywood Handdyed Fabrics
-Hayloft Fabrics
-artfabrik - Laura Wasilowski's fabulous hand dyes

There's a site that sells 1/8 yards but I cannot remember their name. I bought a lot from them when I was framing blocks with solids

There are others but am tired of typing
Never had a bad experience with any of the above.
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