Occasionally I will purchase a fabric or two from Hobby Lobby or Hancock Fabrics -- mostly for projects that don't require a really high-quality quilting fabric. There's also a local quilt store that I may or may not have visited a thousand times in the last few years, but generally speaking I purchase my fabrics online at a number of different sources. One of my favorites is Fabric.com. (Recently I purchased the flannel fabrics in the photos in this post from Fabric.com) Fabric.com has a broad selection of fabrics. I always go to their "quilting fabric" section to purchase high-quality designer cottons. They also have a "clearance and discount section" within the quilting section that I love to browse.
I have found that Fabric.com's fabrics are often a dollar to two less per yard than other sources if you are paying full price for a piece of fabric, however, the real advantage comes if you spend more than $35. Shipping is free (every day) with a purchase over $35, and if you sign up for their emails you will receive coupons that lower the price further! There is one area where I think Fabric.com can improve. Their fabric often arrives a bit wrinkled and sloppily folded. That really irritates me. An improvement in their shipping department would go a long way in showing appreciation for their customers purchases.
Additional resources where you can find fabulous fabrics are the individual fabric stores on Etsy. Many of them have close-out sales on fabric lines where you can get a great deal. Fresh Squeezed Fabric is an example of an Etsy store that has a fabulous "clearance section". I love frequenting these stores and supporting these cottage businesses. As a side note -- I've yet to receive a package from an Etsy fabric store that isn't packaged beautifully. I appreciate their handling my purchases with care!
One more great source for fabric is the blog The Fabric Shopper. Shortly after I started blogging I came upon a blog written by Rosie. She shared the same love of fabric that I did, so I quickly became an admirer of her, her projects and her blog. Since that time Rosie started the blog "The Fabric Shopper" -- a blog about fabric and people who love it! This blog features all the latest collections and patterns from favorite designers and tells you when they’re available and where you can find them. It also points you in the direction of sales on fabulous fabric lines. It's a great daily read.
I hope this answered some questions you might have had about where to purchase fabric online. Have a great day!
