I’m excited to announce my newest sponsor – Fort Worth Fabric Studio! I’ve followed these guys online for a long time, with their beautiful Instagram – @fwfabricstudio– and a blog full of great tutorials, so I know that they really do care about the quilting community beyond the bolts on their shelves. That’s really important to me!
Their range of fabric is quite impressive. From Ella Blue to American Brand Solids to Lecien, they carry fabrics from quite literally around the world!
Jodie and the gang also sell a range of books, patterns and notions too, including a range of interfacing, bag hardware and my favourite pen for marking fabric – the Sewline air erasable fabric pen!
When I’m looking at a new fabric store online, I always have a look to see how user-friendly it is. How can you browse the fabric – colour, manufacturer, etc? Well, Fort Worth Fabric Studio has a very impressive colour picker right on the front page! I love that!
And as is always a consideration for those of us overseas, their international shipping has a range of tiered options to suit your orders of all sizes! PLUS! When you’re checking out your cart of goodies, there’s an option to click to be emailed to let international buyers know if there’s space in the envelope so that you can really make use of that postage! How awesome is that?!
To keep up to date with all their news and sales, you can also follow them on Facebook or subscribe to their newsletter.
Giveaway Closed – winner is Jacklynn Grimm!
Today, Jodie is offering one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate to Fort Worth Fabric Studio! To be in the running, just leave a comment sharing your preferred way for navigating fabric websites to find the fabric you want – colour, manufacturer, designer, fabric line?
Giveaway open internationally. Closes at 8am (JST) Friday 13th March, winner chosen randomly and contacted via email.
Becky M says
I prefer to be able to search by color. And if a site can give me coordinating fabrics based on what I’m looking at, that’s a MAJOR bonus! 🙂
Renae says
i like to be able to search by color and by either manufacturer or designer.
Linda Pawlak says
I usually shop by manufacturer. Thanks for the chance to win!
Anita says
I prefer to search by designer or manufacturer, and then by color.
amy says
I search by color and collection and sometimes by fabric cut since a particular pattern may require fat quarters vs charm packs. I also appreciate any references to coordinating solids when viewing collections.
Laura says
I usually search by fabric lines. When I found what I was looking for I usually browse through all the fabrics… Can’t get enough looking at pretty fabrics!
Crafty Ashley B says
I like having lots of different options when navigating, such as color or designer. But I like to be able to further fine tune it when I’m in a selection such as just one color way in a couple of designers! I know… I’m picky!
Kathie L says
I generally have an idea of a fabric line that I’m interested in, so being able to search by designer or manufacturer is great. I also like to search by color.
JLVerde says
It depends. If I’m just browsing I always hit the sale section first then scaps/remnants. If I’m looking for something more specific I’ll search by name if I know it or just a key word.
JoyceLM says
When I’m browsing online fabric shops, I usually look at their precuts first (fat quarter bundles, etc), then I look through their clearance/sale sections for bargains. But since I also shop for particular colors, I like being able to search by color too. Thanks.
Nancy says
I definitely like a search bar, as sometimes I know exactly what I’m looking for, and sometimes I just want to see what they have in a certain color. I also like categories, like animals, patriotic, kitchen, etc.
Susan K says
There are many ways I like to search a fabric website – I really like it when they give a range of options – fabric type, designer, manufacturer, line, color. These are the most important for me.
Amy mayen says
I shop by fabric type and content (since I mostly sew clothes.) secondly I shop for color and print types. Thanks for the giveaway!
Pat Snyder says
I usually go for fabric lines when searching. I love Fort Worth’s bundles – they are great!
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Cynthia Brunz Designs says
I like to search by color or cut size. I am usually looking for something specific for a project so those two options usually will weed out everything I might not be interested in. Thanks!
MELISSA says
I love Fort Worth Fabric Studio and Jodie! Depending on what I’m looking for I filter different ways. Another useful way for me is to search by type because I like 1930s repros and the like.
Cherise says
I love FWFS! I think their website is so easy to navigate. I prefer to shop via collection or manufacturer. I order from them lots because they have the cheapest shipping rate to Canada that I’ve found- 1 1/2 yards of fabric for less than $5 shipping! That’s great! Thanks the giveaway!
barbara woods says
i look by color.
BillieBee says
I like buy fat quarter bundles the most or by manufacture/collection. What I like most is to be able to view all items instead of page to page.
Rachel says
It depends on what I’m looking for. I like to search by color and “type”. Sometimes I’m just looking for novelty fabrics, or dots, or batiks, etc… Thanks for the chance to win! I really like FWFS!
Martina says
I normally choose by color or designer and very often in the sales section,lol!
Chaka Terrell says
I search by Manufacturer, Designer, then Collection.
Hayley says
I like to be able to search by deigner or line as if I am shopping online it is usually for something specific. Too dangerous to my credit card to browse. That said, by colour is also useful. That is a great tip re: filling up the envelope. If you are going to pay for the postage anyway you may as well maximise it!
Shayne says
I like to look by Manufacturer or Designer!
June says
I usually look at precuts and sale items first browsing by collection. I also look at the what’s new section. Occasionally, I search by color or theme.
sheryl says
I look by color or designer depending on my mood.
Jen B says
I like by colour, but also, by theme. For example, spots, strips, flowers…
Michele Timms says
I like to navigate by designer or by colour… Sometimes I even search by theme!! It all depends what project I’m working on!!
debbie says
I usually start by searching for color. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Afton says
I like to be able to sort by multiple categories including brand/designer, collection, and theme (like modern).
Audrey Schaefer says
I like to start by looking at pre-cuts. That usually gets me excited to further search by manufacturer. Thanks for the chance. I love Fort Worth Studio!
Kathy Davis says
I shop by color. I find that is easiest.
Sandy K says
If I’m looking for a specific project, I look by color.
Vicki H says
I usually start looking at pre-cuts and sales.
Dot H says
I like to check out the sales page first and then usually look for color I want.
Allison C says
I prefer color and designer
Sandy A in St. Louis says
I love searching by manufacturer and by line.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Olivia S says
Personally I like to be able to scroll through all of the fabrics in one go, because you just about always stumble across something new! Otherwise I like searching by designer. Thanks!
Sarah J. says
I like to be able to search by color, but sometimes I’m looking for a specific line. Otherwise I like to browse 🙂
Becky Ensinger says
It varies, but often I search by color.
Wobblybobbin says
Lately I’ve found I have been browsing by color a lot – I also appreciate being able to browse by fabric type!
Terri says
Thanks for the chance to win. Usually I know what I am looking for… by designer.
Delaine says
I love Fort Worth Fabric too! I prefer to search for fabric by theme eg Christmas first, and secondly by color. Thanks!
Melanie McDaniel says
How exciting is this! I prefer to search by color. I also like to see other suggested coordinating fabrics. This helps as it is hard to see true colors online!
Diane B says
Designer , then Manufacturer if I can’t recall the designer’s name:) Thank you so much for sharing FWFS with us. Their shop is so cool!
Kathy E. says
My navigation preference is by color. There are so many great designers and manufacturers out there and I love to see what they all make in my chosen color. My problem is narrowing it down to one color!
Nesta says
My favourite search is by designer but I also always look at bundles because they usually give me an updated vision of what is on offer.
Lisa Marie says
Sometimes I look at what’s new, or search for a certain collection, or check what’s on sale. FWFS has a great selection and I love their bundles.
Lynn D in NC says
My number one choice is to search by color, then it would be subject i.e. I love fabrics with writing, typed print, or script so if a website has a way for me to pull those fabrics out quickly I will keep returning to it.
Linda Webster says
My favourite way to search for fabric is by colour. Designer is my second choice.
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
I like to look for them by topic…such as “flowers” or “animals”, etc.. God bless!
Sarah says
My online searches vary. If I’m doing a certain project, I might look for color. But, if I’m just looking for inspirations, I’m more likely to look at collections.
Wei T says
I usually Google fabrics with the colors I like and look at the designs and go from there. Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
Lori Morton says
Depends on what I am going to be making..so usually color first…then Collection Or designer
MaryLou says
Thanks for the giveaway!! I usually start my searches by color and then go from there.
Carol says
First I look at What’s New. I like to look at Moda Pre-Cuts. I like bright and modern fabrics.
Pamela N says
I’m so new to sewing that right now I am buying for the actual project so I usually look by color then by pattern. This would be a great help in building my stash.
Melanie c says
I like searching by line.
Pam S says
I usually go to a fabric website to find a particular color, and I eventually do search by color. But I always look at what’s new first. Thanks for the great giveaway. I love Fort Worth Fabric Studio’s selections!
Cassandra says
I’ll try a key word if I’m looking for something in particular, which usually doesn’t do much (I like to look for retro inspired prints). Most of the times I just browse the main fabric window that shows everything, otherwise I’ll search by color if I’m looking for a particular color scheme.
DeborahGun says
I like to search either by Designer, Collection or colour. All are useful at times!
Gayle says
Wi usually start with designers to get the feel of the shop and then move on to color.
Dieni says
I’d usually go to Sale/Clearance section first, then go by Manufacturer, choose my main print, then look for other coordinates!
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Alisa says
Oh I usually do it by Designer’s name and by fabric line. Although I am going to start searching by color as well, that sounds really useful!!
Megan says
I usually search by designer or by fabric line, although sometimes it’s nice to be able to search by color, too. Thanks for the giveaway!
Chris says
Honestly I use all of them. If it is a particular fabric or designer or sometimes I want just reds. It totally depends on what I want that day.
Chris says
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Carolyn says
I am so pleased to be introduced to Fortworth Fabric as I do all my fabric shopping online. I usually look at colour first and then manufacturer. Precuts and bundles are also high on my search list. Thank you for the chance to win this lovely giveaway.
Anita says
I like to look for fabric by designer, then collections. I also like just a plain basics section. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Carla says
I use all sorts of search terms. Colour is the most important and then style. I often want to look for things like ‘large-scale blue floral’ or ‘red polka dots’.
JillB says
I usually shop by color, but will sometimes shop by designer, collection or even manufacturer. It all depends on where I am in my “process”! Thanks for the chance to win!
Nanna says
The more search options, the better since my design process varies quite a lot. There’s one thing I miss on pretty much all US sites and that’s keywords for the pattern. On DaWanda (the German equivalent of Etsy), most sellers describe the pattern, so when I search FI for “birds”, I will get tons of results.
Claire Ross says
I search by colour or theme usually. Thanks for the giveaway, these fabrics are lovely xx
Maureen says
I just love to look!
Alida says
I usually search by either manufacturer or designer & I love the ‘what’s new section’ and the
‘coming soon’ sections..
Janine says
I like to shop by fabric line or by motif, say “cowboy” or “deer”. I love precuts, so being able to search and find a “bird charm pack” would be like finding buried treasure!
Trina says
I’m gonna have to check out that marking pen! I love to browse by bundles. And designers. And manufacturers. LOL!
Emma says
I usually search for designer if I know what I’m looking for or colour if I’m not sure what I want or am looking for something new 🙂
Jody says
I like to go to shops I am familiar with and have done business with, like FWFS. If I cannot find my preference there, I then execute. Search on the web. Thanks for the giveaway.
Cindy says
I usually choose by colour. I have shopped at FW and Jodie is great.
Betsy says
I prefer to shop by color or theme.
Valerie Messina says
It depends what I am looking for. I might be looking for something very specific (black stars recently, for example), and then I prefer a good search tool. But if I am just randomly shopping, I look by color.
Linda Nelson says
I think I like being able to shop for fabric by designer. But I also like a “new” section!
Jeneta says
As long as I can see a whole range together, I’m pretty happy. Oh, and I also like to see fabrics by colour as well (as much as I’d like to buy an entire range each time, it’s more likely that I’m in need of some specific colours!).
Beverly says
I normally shop by designer or color. However, the precut section always gets my attention!
Teresa @Aurea's Kitchen says
Usually I check by designer or manufacturer, unless I am looking for something specific, then I check for colour or pattern.
Thanks
cynthia says
I usually shop by color, but sometimes by theme. I don’t know enough about designers to shop that way, wish I did!
gina says
I was raised by my mother Search by price then by color
Greta says
I usually search by color, or designer, or both. Thanks for a chance to win!
Taryn says
I usually search by color. I love when the sites have a “view all” option. It makes it so much easier to shop when I don’t have to flip through a million pages!
Jayne says
What a great giveaway! I search a variety of ways. I like to see ‘just arrived’, searcing by a theme is great as well (solids, geometrics, low volume) and bundles are super great too!
Sarah says
I guess fabric line, but I don’t shop online that often.
Cathy says
Precuts, then I delve deeper by fabric line once I see one I like. Thanks for the chance!
Janice Mockmore says
It depends on the type of quilt I am making. I may look for a theme such as civil war or maybe just a particular color. Sometimes I am looking for more of a fabric I already have and look for a manufacturer,
Patti McGarry says
I usually search the sale page first, followed by the precut page. I’ve been collecting a large number of patterns using precuts. During these searches I might find a couple prints that I “must” have so I’ll plug in the designer or manufacturer.
elsa says
A lot of times I’m looking for some fabric that’s been out for a while, so I use the Designer tab (if the website has one). Really makes for a quick look up!
Thanks for the generous giveaway and the chance to win!
Katie says
I generally like to search by manufacturer or designer. I really like looking at bundles or precuts and then exploring the fabric line.
LeAnne L says
I mostly want to see what is new. If I’m browsing, I hit the “View all” button. If the site doesn’t have that, I will flip through about five pages and then quit and move on to another site that does. I like it when sites have batiks listed separately.
Beverly says
I like to search by designer and then manufacturer! Thank you Fort Worth Fabrics for this chance to win.
nancie b says
My first stop is always the bargain bin, clearance rack, or sale section. Then I usually shop by manufacturer and find my favorite designers to build an order to qualify for free shipping!!
Fran Wiest says
I only fabric shop on line when I am looking for a specific pattern, color, or a specific fabric, so I use a keyword search to narrow down the options. A good search engine on a site will have me coming back.
Heather M. says
I like to search by fabric collection.
Beth says
I used to always search by designer or collection. Nowadays, though, I have really been enjoying searching by theme. I just feel like I’m having better luck at seeing the full breadth of my options this way. I love seeing the Fort Worth Fabríc Studio doing so well. My hometown is Fort Worth and it makes me proud they used the city name 🙂
Natalie F says
I like to shop by type (flannel, fleece, cotton) and then be able to filter by color. I also like pre cuts because I find coordinating fabric online to be hard. I love FWFS.
Allison says
Hi there. I’d have to say by theme first (big fan of 1930s reproductions). Next, I think designer and then color. Thanks so much!
Margaret Schindler says
I usually shop by color and designer. I also look for good precut prices.
Camille says
I love when a website allows a visitor to search by color, but designer is also great. Thanks. Camille@focus20.com
Deb says
I’d go with Designer and Fabric Line.
Katy says
If I have a project in mind I always go by colour but if I’m just browsing then I tend to wander all over the place!
Jacklynn Grimm says
I prefer to look for fabric by manufacturer. I subscribe to a lot of fabric shop newsletters so I hear about all the sales – that helps too! Thanks for the chance to win! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
Michele Valdez says
I love FWFS! They have the best custom FQ bundles. I already received their newsletter.
Sherrye says
My preferred way of searching for fabrics is by color.
Also color matching option is awesome!!!! Thanks so much for the great giveaway.
Cathy Melqncon says
Thanks for the great info!!! I’m going to check out FWFS right now! I mostly just search a site all over but I also search by manufacturer and color!! Thanks for your awesome blog!!!
Beth T. says
For the last couple of weeks I’ve been searching by theme: nautical. Some sites have been very helpful with this, others, less so. I don’t always need this service, but for the particular quilt I’m planning it has been essential.
Peggy Gibbs says
I choose the colors to go with what I am making.
Thanks.
Monique Belmer says
Color or line depending on the project. Thanks for the info, always good to have a new resource for fabric!
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Judy S. says
Thank you for your giveaway! I usually navigate fabrics by looking at type of design.
Kath S says
How I navigate really depends on what I’m shopping for – specific or general. If I’m just shopping, I generally look at what’s new first, what’s on sale and then check out my favorite designers. If I’m looking for something specific, I’ll start with the what’s most important – color, design, fabric, etc. – and narrow down from there. Thanks for the great give-away.
Donna W says
I would have to say to search by color. But, I also just like to look around at everything and see what catches my eye.
Shauna says
I shop a couple of different ways, first I normally look at bundles, especially ones that mix lines like Fort Worth Studios does. Then I tend to look for color, and lastly by line/designer. I really like sites that let me search in different ways, because it depends on what I’m seeking as to how I look.
Lou Wotzke says
I like to shop by category, have a good search function AND have a colors that match not just the rest of the line.
Mary says
I search ALL!
laura says
I usually go through color!
Thanks for this lovely giveaway!
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Nancy Hilderbrand says
When I pick fabric I just feel it will work
Jen Beatty says
I prefer by collection/designer. I’m really liking making projects using a good portion of a collection and possibly adding a few others too.
Sally Murray says
I usually search by designer (e.g. J Wecker Frisch, Judie Rothermel) or fabric line name (e.g. Night at the Opera, Draw This). Sometimes I start with manufacturer (Elizabeth’s Studio, Kanvas.) I seldom use color
Barbaraben says
I have my favorite manufacturers that I go to first and then look to see what is featured on the website. I also look at color.
Brianna says
My favorite way to browse is by manufacturer and theme. I do like “suggested” fabrics too!!!
Stacy says
I search by color for specific projects or manufacturer if just browsing.
bekki says
Sometimes I have a particular colour or print in mind for a project so I search for those but when I just want to browse I like to be able to choose a theme, like florals or polka dots.
Susan Stanton says
I like shopping by fabric line. So much variety and fun!
Laura says
I’m picky and I want it all! Well, really, it depends on what I’m looking for – sometimes a specific collection, sometimes for a specific color.
Cynthia Beasley says
I tend to look for fabric by color. But after that I look for anything that strikes my fancy.
Katy(LethargicLass) says
It depends on what I am shopping for… generally I like searching by designer, because I don’t always know the names of the collections, and colour can be handy a lot of the time
Kris Riddle says
I like to search by designers. I have some favorites that I look at first!!
Corrie Tollett says
Thank you for the chance and I just placed an order! I look at sale first and then in the bundles. The bundles on fort worth fabric are so beautiful!
Kristine Clay says
Color always first for me.
Lauren aka Giddy99 says
I’m usually looking for a specific print/designer when I look, so by designer / collection is probably my FIRST pick, and a color picker would be a close second!
Julie says
I prefer to shop by a description of the fabric. The designer or line name doesn’t really tell me much — some are obvious like ‘Ahoy’ or ‘Cats’, but a lot are not. Something simple like ‘graphics’, ‘spring flowers’, etc.
Heather J says
I usually search by colour or designer. I do like having the front page showing the latest fabrics and sale fabrics as eye candy. 🙂
allison says
I used to go by color – now I get a fav designer on the brain and I have to have their stuff….always go to the places I have ordered from first, good customer service keeps me coming back!
Katie Rojo says
I like to shop by color or by fabric line…sometimes I like parts of a line and then want to find other things to coordinate, and shopping by color usually helps me with that.
Christa says
I usually shop by manufacturer or sewing line. Thank you for the change to win. christatheron@yahoo.com
Pat V. says
I most often look for specific fabric lines. I also search by designer to see what’s new from my favorite people.
Amber Campbell says
I like to search by category. Solid, print, novelty, etc.
janice lashley says
I usually have a certain fabric I am searching for on-line so I start by shopping by designer. I also like when a web-site has a search bar–I use that alot. I subscribe to a variety of fabric/quilting websites and see alot of fabric when I get newletters/e-mails from them that I like. The most important to me is a website’s customer service–I’m a loyal shopper to a company who quickly responds to problems with an order or maybe a special order I would like to have made for me.
Susan says
It really varies, depending on what I’m looking for. Sometimes it’s a specific color, sometimes a print line, sometimes a style I know a manufacturer makes. I’ve been known to click all possibilities when looking for something. If I had to pick just one … maybe color? Designer is the one I use least often, and fabric line second least often.
Paula B. says
By theme
Jo says
I actually use all of the search methods depending on what I am looking for.
Lisa barclay says
I like to be able to search by designer I usually know what I’m wanting to find so I like to be able to go right there
katie yoakum says
I love searching by designer but I also love to be able to see everything all at once
Pam says
First I look at precuts then color. I also appreciate a separate section for wide backing fabric.
kay bowen says
Like to start with the manufacturer and then just move on to what fabric pattern catches my eye.
Joan H. says
I usually like to shop by color or theme.
Sally Christiansen says
I usually search by manufacturer or designer unless I am looking for a certain color, then I start there.
Barbara Dougherty says
I usually buy from the precut/bundle section first, then sale page, then themdesigner. 🙂
Betty F. says
Usually, if I know the exact fabric I want I would love to be able to put the name and designer or manufacturer into a search field. If they can’t search by that then I try to choose an option that will narrow the field like color, which is what I will do if I don’t know the color name, designer or manufacturer.
Karyn Ashley-Smith says
I rarely shop by designer/collection (once or twice). I find shopping by color is so much more suited to my needs. Thanks for the chance, and the hot lead on a new fabulous shop!
Ladonna says
I search by fabric line. Don’t always like everything in the line but it gives an idea of what could be.
Annette says
I search by precut first then color.
Debbie H says
I like to shop by color or pattern. Thanks!
jmniffer says
I generally shop by bundles and fabric lines.
Sue says
I like to be able to search by colour (mostly) and then theme would be my second choice.
Rachel @ Quiltineering says
I like to shop by fabric cut 🙂
Judy Forkner says
Color is my 1st choice; then manufacturer, followed by designer.
Alexis says
Fabric type: linen, flannel etc….
PennyDog says
Often I search for a fabric line I know I want, but if I’m stash building I prefer to browse by colour, and not everyone offers that. For example I need to restock on orange, bright pink and navy blue at the moment….
Emmanuelle says
I usually check the precuts first, that helps me choose coordinated fabrics, as this is sometimes difficult with internet.
jes says
My fav way to navigate a fabric site is by solids / print, then by color. Thank you!
Linden Vine says
I’m greedy; I want to search by any of these! But if I had to choose one, I would go with designer. I love fabrics that match each other so this is what I usually go for.
Amanda says
If I have to choose out of the four options, then I’d pick colour. But thats not really the first thing i look for. I look for a sale and free shipping to Australia!! x
Barbara says
My favorite ways to browse is by Designer. Sometimes by Collection. Thanks for the great giveaway and for introducing me to the Sewline pen- I’ll have to try it!
Annmarie says
I’m usually looking for a specific color to match another fabric so I usually start there, although if I’m looking for a particular kind of fabric like flannel or 108 inch backing, I’ll start there.
Linda says
I like to shop by designer or fabric line. I usually know what I’m looking for when I start to shop. ljbisme at msn dot com
Rachel says
Normally I prefer searching by color. However, sometimes price has to be a major factor.
Veronika says
I like all of the above, depending on what I am looking for 🙂 mostly I’m interested in an easy-to-navigate, visually appealing site!
Jodie says
If I’m looking for something specific I’ll type the name in the search function. If browsing I tend to look by manufacturer.
Piroska says
I like to search by fabric line or designer, sometimes by price.
Susan says
I search by fabric type, color &/or theme & price.
Erin McSweeney says
I love to shop by designer I find that the easiest way to find what I want.
lauren m says
I like to be able to navigate by designer!
Kathleen says
I like to navigate using fat quarter bundles or other precuts. This gives me a quick look at an entire line of fabric at a glance. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Angela M says
I usually start by theme first then filter those by color.
Lee says
I love to search by color and also by what is new and/or what is coming out! thanks!
Cindy Brooks says
I most often search for fabric by color. But, if I’m looking for fabric for a quilt I may look by theme…western, nautical, etc. Occasionally, I search by designer.
Kylie says
Manufacturer or Designer
Lana Manis says
I usually start by color… unless I am looking for a particular designer or fabric line that I saw somewhere.
Vunda V says
i always start searching by colors
Lynn says
I usually search Manufacture first then fabric line.
Diana C says
i prefer to search by color and manufacturer. Also by sale price or pre-cut type.