Fabric for Australia ... Who Ships?
07-31-2010, 04:41 PM
#11
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Victoria, Australia
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Im in Australia, and I buy alot of my fabrics from ebay from the US. Never had a problem.
As everyone is saying, fabric here is very expensive, and sometimes the quality is not that great either.
we have a number of patchwork shops here in Victoria, but again are quite expensive.
You can actually get the fabric cheaper, even with the postage from the US, something that cost about $25 AUD here, will cost $16 AUD from the States and thats including postage. If you buy sort of big, like 7 yards at atime (thats what fits in a prepaid UPS envolope the US$13 one) then it works out really cheap.
As everyone is saying, fabric here is very expensive, and sometimes the quality is not that great either.
we have a number of patchwork shops here in Victoria, but again are quite expensive.
You can actually get the fabric cheaper, even with the postage from the US, something that cost about $25 AUD here, will cost $16 AUD from the States and thats including postage. If you buy sort of big, like 7 yards at atime (thats what fits in a prepaid UPS envolope the US$13 one) then it works out really cheap.
07-31-2010, 05:43 PM
#13
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Frankston, Victoria, Australia
Posts: 97
As I don't have a credit card (and never want one anyway) I have resorted to fat q squaps with US stitchers. It still costs me $5-8 for each fat q to find something suitable to send overseas, but in return I get some great fatQ's thatI just wouldn't have the opportunity to get any other way.
I agree that the fabric per metre over here is way off the scale. It is also getting harder and harder to find budget bolts of fabric to play with.
I agree that the fabric per metre over here is way off the scale. It is also getting harder and harder to find budget bolts of fabric to play with.
07-31-2010, 06:13 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Hi Peyton,
I know we should HELP our fellow countrymen/women but as you say, Fabric is so expensive here.
I have bought oodles from overseas, (infact I have a shipment on the way), and I have had no trouble at all.
Hancocks of Paducah, Keepsake Quilting, Quilters-biz, Nancy's Notions to name a few.
I have also ordered Accuquilt Go! from the States, and even though I had to pay customs because it was over $2000. I still saved hundreds.
Have been ordering for years and had no trouble what so ever. It even comes faster than some parcels you can get in Australia.
Have a Go and Happy Quilting!
I know we should HELP our fellow countrymen/women but as you say, Fabric is so expensive here.
I have bought oodles from overseas, (infact I have a shipment on the way), and I have had no trouble at all.
Hancocks of Paducah, Keepsake Quilting, Quilters-biz, Nancy's Notions to name a few.
I have also ordered Accuquilt Go! from the States, and even though I had to pay customs because it was over $2000. I still saved hundreds.
Have been ordering for years and had no trouble what so ever. It even comes faster than some parcels you can get in Australia.
Have a Go and Happy Quilting!
07-31-2010, 06:22 PM
#15
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Canberra, Australia
Posts: 2,135
I am in Australia too and you can't beat free shipping from Hancocks of Paducah with up to 2 batting packs, sign up for their newletter and they will let you know the next time they have a free shipping offer.
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/
Also Whittles fabrics prices are fantastic and their service is very fast, I had my order in 1 week,
http://www.whittlesfabrics.com/
I also have just ordered from wish upon a quilt and they replied very quickly to my emails, I have yet to receive my order but I only orderd it on Wednesday.
http://www.wishuponaquilt.com/
happy shopping :-D
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/
Also Whittles fabrics prices are fantastic and their service is very fast, I had my order in 1 week,
http://www.whittlesfabrics.com/
I also have just ordered from wish upon a quilt and they replied very quickly to my emails, I have yet to receive my order but I only orderd it on Wednesday.
http://www.wishuponaquilt.com/
happy shopping :-D
07-31-2010, 07:24 PM
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
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Hi Peyton, I sell on ebay and never have problems with Australia BUT i ship Priority only. I also had problems with First Class. I don't sell fabric but there are many good ebay sellers who do. I hope you find someone :D
07-31-2010, 07:29 PM
#17
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Dimas CA
Posts: 160
I will be shipping to Australia when the website is finished. Try in two weeks: www.beautifulquiltfabric.com. If you are looking for something specifically, I may have it in inventory. pm me for what you are looking for and I will pm or email you back with samples.
07-31-2010, 07:36 PM
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Melbourne. Australia
Posts: 303
http://stores.ebay.com/CROWSNESTQUILTINGFABRICS on eBay will ship to Australia. I contacted them about postage for a jelly roll and they offered to undo the jelly roll so it would fit into an envelope and reduce the postage cost. Now that's what I call service.
I recently bought a half square triangle ruler from http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gotta-Notion It arrived in just over a week. I couldn't believe it. Don't think they do fabric, but wanted to get the word out as I was very happy with my purchase.
Good luck and let us know how you go.
I recently bought a half square triangle ruler from http://stores.ebay.com.au/Gotta-Notion It arrived in just over a week. I couldn't believe it. Don't think they do fabric, but wanted to get the word out as I was very happy with my purchase.
Good luck and let us know how you go.
07-31-2010, 08:00 PM
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tennessee
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I do believe that Quilt in a Day ships international. Just e-mail customer service and they will get back to you.
Also here is Fat Quarter Shops shipping policy link:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/shippi...Page_Id=15&T=1
Here is a store that is in Hawaii and they ship international:
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/St...unt2=253867745
I have ordered from all 3 stores and find their products top of the line, great sale prices and great customer service.
Also here is Fat Quarter Shops shipping policy link:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/shippi...Page_Id=15&T=1
Here is a store that is in Hawaii and they ship international:
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/St...unt2=253867745
I have ordered from all 3 stores and find their products top of the line, great sale prices and great customer service.
07-31-2010, 08:09 PM
#20
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Western Nevada
Posts: 2,520
We have a lot of customers in Australia, and ship a lot of orders there.
I was astounded when I got a note from a customer in Victoria a couple days ago, that her order only took 5 days to arrive. It usually takes 6 or 7 days, Aussie customs is very fast. That was 1st class, which takes about 15 minutes longer than priority mail. :thumbup:
I was astounded when I got a note from a customer in Victoria a couple days ago, that her order only took 5 days to arrive. It usually takes 6 or 7 days, Aussie customs is very fast. That was 1st class, which takes about 15 minutes longer than priority mail. :thumbup:
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