XP: Have any of you ordered from Fabric.com before?

JEHC

I have never bought fabric online, I typically like to see how it feels in my hands before I buy it - but I am completely unsatisfied with all of the offerings at the fabric shops around here.

I want to make my own nursery bedding, because I'm really picky. 

Were you happy with it if you did?  Any other recommendations for online shopping for fabric?

Kaz2009

Yes Ive brought a few times from fabric.com.... and I have been happy with what I have got. Once they got one piece wrong (in a relatively big order.. for me!) but they sent the correct fabric straight away and I got to keep the wrong piece sent (unfortunately it wasn't really my taste in fabric!) .... but overall I have been happy. You can also get samples of some of the fabrics for not too much $$ which is nice.

There are lots of other recommendations in the FAQ at the top too... but I haven't ordered from anywhere else! 

Jeep Doll

I have ordered from Fabric.com and Hawthorne Threads and they are both great.  I haven't had any issues with an order yet with either of them, so I haven't had to deal with their customer service.  I really like Hawthorne Threads' viewing/searching with color selections.

I agree about wanting to see the fabric in person before I purchase, especially if the color is shown wrong on my computer screen.  I need to look more into ordering samples first.

1Thess517

I know fabric.com is a favorite around here, so I'd say it's pretty safe.

Another favorite of mine is Connecting Threads. For as inexpensive as their solids are, they are a GREAT quality! I won't buy solids anywhere else. What theme are you going with for the baby bedding?

JEHC

Kaz2009:

Yes Ive brought a few times from fabric.com.... and I have been happy with what I have got. Once they got one piece wrong (in a relatively big order.. for me!) but they sent the correct fabric straight away and I got to keep the wrong piece sent (unfortunately it wasn't really my taste in fabric!) .... but overall I have been happy. You can also get samples of some of the fabrics for not too much $$ which is nice.

There are lots of other recommendations in the FAQ at the top too... but I haven't ordered from anywhere else! 

 

Oh thanks, I don't normally post here so I didn't know this existed!

maryandkirk0909

I've ordered from both fabric.com and Hawthorne Threads.  I also order a bunch from Etsy- Sew Deerly Loved is one seller that I buy from frequently.

I have had perfect orders on Etsy and fabric.com.  

I recently realized Hawthorne Threads had shorted me a yard of a large order I ordered from them 2+ months ago and they sent me the yard of replacement fabric no questions asked, shipped it that day and I had it 2 days later, so their customer service is top notch!

JEHC

1Thess517:

I know fabric.com is a favorite around here, so I'd say it's pretty safe.

Another favorite of mine is Connecting Threads. For as inexpensive as their solids are, they are a GREAT quality! I won't buy solids anywhere else. What theme are you going with for the baby bedding?

 

Well our nursery is grey and white, with touches of yellow.  We aren't finding out if we're having a boy or girl so trying to keep it gender neutral, and grey and yellow were our wedding colors so they're a fave of both mine and my H's.

I really hate most baby bedding sets, I hate quilts, I hate anything frou frou...I really like simple, clean lines, more of a modern feel - I don't like anything too baby-ish.  LOL.  I'm impossible.  So it'll just be easier for me to make my own bedding and curtains, that way I'm in control.  I know I'll never find what I'm looking for in a store.

maryandkirk0909

Also, I find that if I am familiar with the designer, the need to touch is less for me.  Michael Miller, Riley Blake, Moda, etc. I know what those fabrics feel like and that their products will be quality, so I usually buy online because my LQS is always sold out and the chain stores around me don't carry higher end fabric.

Jeep Doll

jehawley:

1Thess517:

I know fabric.com is a favorite around here, so I'd say it's pretty safe.

Another favorite of mine is Connecting Threads. For as inexpensive as their solids are, they are a GREAT quality! I won't buy solids anywhere else. What theme are you going with for the baby bedding?

 

Well our nursery is grey and white, with touches of yellow.  We aren't finding out if we're having a boy or girl so trying to keep it gender neutral, and grey and yellow were our wedding colors so they're a fave of both mine and my H's.

I really hate most baby bedding sets, I hate quilts, I hate anything frou frou...I really like simple, clean lines, more of a modern feel - I don't like anything too baby-ish.  LOL.  I'm impossible.  So it'll just be easier for me to make my own bedding and curtains, that way I'm in control.  I know I'll never find what I'm looking for in a store.

I am doing our guest bedroom (hopefully will get pregnant soon and it will become a baby's room) in gray, yellow, and white.  Let me know if you want to see any of the fabrics I've been collecting.  One that I really want is out of stock everywhere, but I found some other really cute and gender neutral ones.

JEHC

Jeep Doll:

jehawley:

1Thess517:

I know fabric.com is a favorite around here, so I'd say it's pretty safe.

Another favorite of mine is Connecting Threads. For as inexpensive as their solids are, they are a GREAT quality! I won't buy solids anywhere else. What theme are you going with for the baby bedding?

 

Well our nursery is grey and white, with touches of yellow.  We aren't finding out if we're having a boy or girl so trying to keep it gender neutral, and grey and yellow were our wedding colors so they're a fave of both mine and my H's.

I really hate most baby bedding sets, I hate quilts, I hate anything frou frou...I really like simple, clean lines, more of a modern feel - I don't like anything too baby-ish.  LOL.  I'm impossible.  So it'll just be easier for me to make my own bedding and curtains, that way I'm in control.  I know I'll never find what I'm looking for in a store.

I am doing our guest bedroom (hopefully will get pregnant soon and it will become a baby's room) in gray, yellow, and white.  Let me know if you want to see any of the fabrics I've been collecting.  One that I really want is out of stock everywhere, but I found some other really cute and gender neutral ones.

 

Oh, I'd love to see!  Thanks!

1Thess517

maryandkirk0909:

Also, I find that if I am familiar with the designer, the need to touch is less for me.  Michael Miller, Riley Blake, Moda, etc. I know what those fabrics feel like and that their products will be quality, so I usually buy online because my LQS is always sold out and the chain stores around me don't carry higher end fabric.

This is also true. 

As far as not finding out and wanting to be in control. I totally understand both! I just could not find ANYTHING gender neutral enough for me in pre-made stuff, and I knew that I would be able to make better stuff. lol

Gray/yellow...check Hawthorne Threads. They tend to be more modern and they have a color matching thing, where they recommend colors that go with that one, so you could find the right color easier.

Jeep Doll

jehawley:

Jeep Doll:

jehawley:

1Thess517:

I know fabric.com is a favorite around here, so I'd say it's pretty safe.

Another favorite of mine is Connecting Threads. For as inexpensive as their solids are, they are a GREAT quality! I won't buy solids anywhere else. What theme are you going with for the baby bedding?

 

Well our nursery is grey and white, with touches of yellow.  We aren't finding out if we're having a boy or girl so trying to keep it gender neutral, and grey and yellow were our wedding colors so they're a fave of both mine and my H's.

I really hate most baby bedding sets, I hate quilts, I hate anything frou frou...I really like simple, clean lines, more of a modern feel - I don't like anything too baby-ish.  LOL.  I'm impossible.  So it'll just be easier for me to make my own bedding and curtains, that way I'm in control.  I know I'll never find what I'm looking for in a store.

I am doing our guest bedroom (hopefully will get pregnant soon and it will become a baby's room) in gray, yellow, and white.  Let me know if you want to see any of the fabrics I've been collecting.  One that I really want is out of stock everywhere, but I found some other really cute and gender neutral ones.

 

Oh, I'd love to see!  Thanks!

I'll see if I can find photos of the fabrics and post later this evening.  The room is still being painted so I can't show pictures of that just yet.

cmeon_the_water

I sew clothing almost exclusively these days- so, I love Fabric.com. They always, always have good coupon codes out- I recently got 15 yards of high quality brushed cotton terrys, fleeces, micro fleece and interlock for $38 shipped. Actually, I got 16.5 yards, because they included a mis-cut for some reason of one of the fabrics I ordered (they didn't want it back). They're awesome to deal with whenever I've had a problem, too- always go out of their way to make me happy. I've ordered from them so many times- and really very rarely have had an issue. Check retailmenot for their current coupon codes- they usually have most of them there.

JEHC

cmeon_the_water:

I sew clothing almost exclusively these days- so, I love Fabric.com. They always, always have good coupon codes out- I recently got 15 yards of high quality brushed cotton terrys, fleeces, micro fleece and interlock for $38 shipped. Actually, I got 16.5 yards, because they included a mis-cut for some reason of one of the fabrics I ordered (they didn't want it back). They're awesome to deal with whenever I've had a problem, too- always go out of their way to make me happy. I've ordered from them so many times- and really very rarely have had an issue. Check retailmenot for their current coupon codes- they usually have most of them there.

 

Thanks for the tip!  I have found a few fabrics that look promising from this site, and I'm kind of excited

Jeep Doll

I just remembered something that happened with my last order from Fabric.com.  I ordered 6 different fabrics from the same collection (several yards of each) and the main design fabric was what I wanted and was only getting the others to accent the main one when I make purses.

The main print was on backorder.  Which is alright since it will be coming.  I sort of wish they had told me that before sending me the rest of the fabrics.  I might have wanted to cancel the rest of the order since I don't want these fabrics unless I definitely get the main one. 

WhiteysWifey

I recently ordered fabric for the nursery curtains....I was pleased with the fabric. I can't really say how they drape etc, but the fabric was good quality. I don't know if I would use them for quilting fabric, but I'm rather picky about that.