Buying Fabrics from Local and Online Quilt Shops

By Annie Soregue

Wondering where you can buy a particular fabric that you will use for your special project? You have two options: a local quilt shop in your area and a quilt retailer on the Internet. Both types of quilt shops have their own advantages, and you have to know them before buying the fabric you need.

A great benefit of buying fabric at a brick-and-mortar quilt store is that it allows you to feel the texture of the fabrics it sells. This you cannot do when you shop online, as all you can see are photos of quilts on online product catalogs.

Local quilt shops also have competent and experienced staff that can help you find the fabric you need or choose the right one for your project. The sales personnel of a local quilt shop in your area may even give you suggestions on the best fabric that provides value for your money. And if you frequent a certain store, the staff will already know you and your preferences.

These days, more and more people purchase fabrics on the Internet. Such online retailers have one edge over brick-and-mortar stores-they provide convenience to their customers.

Shopping for quilts online is the better choice if you are too busy to go to a local quilt shop or if no such store is available in your area. You only need to use your computer and Internet connection to search shops that offer the fabric you need. The best thing abut it is that you can do it without leaving your home.

It takes only a few mouse clicks to find the product selections of a company that sells fabrics. You don't have to break a sweat when ordering a fabric after you have chosen the one that you need. And after you have ordered, all you need to do is wait until the product is delivered to you.

A number of quilt shops on the Web sell fabrics at reasonable prices, which cater to customers who are working on a tight budget. When choosing a fabric, make sure you take into account the shipping and handling costs in determining the final price of your order.

Go local or buy online? The answer depends on your needs. But if you want to save time, effort, and money, then shopping online is the better option. - 31957

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