May 2001 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Everything Quilts
"I would like to nominate for your May Site Award the following web store: www.everythingQuilts.com . This eStore has
great tips, you can easily navigate the site, great search engine and wonderful graphics.
Also, it has lots of other goodies, such as free postcards and free screensavers. It also
has items that I haven't found in many stores, such as watercolors packets. Please
consider this site for your next award. Thank you. Noreen"
"I would like to nominate www.everythingquilts.com
. This is a relatively new site, with a great selection of fabrics, notions, books, etc. I
have enjoyed shopping at everythingquilts.com
Margaret"
User Friendly Fabric Site: Quick
loading front page with purpose and contents displayed. Ease in navigation is top notch.
Colonial Quilt Connection at
www.cqcshoppe.com Email cqcquilts@aol.com
"Some of the sites are overwhelming with color and "things" and this one is
easy on the eyes. I guess I fit into the "simple pleasures" category. We've been
having alot of fun with the virtual ShopHop3 and came across a nice, clean, not
overwhelming site filled with notions. More notions than most everyone else. She says
she's redoing her fabric section right now though. But I like the clean lines and lack of
clutter. Easy on the eyes."
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Milliners Supply Company at http://www.milliners.com/ has been supplying the hat
and bridal industries since 1911 and is located in the original store in Dallas, TX.
Milliners Supply is for the resale trade only but a tour through their store as
well as their online web site reveals many basic items as well as that hard to find hat,
tulle, hat pin, tiara, etc. This company is a great example of the traditional store
that has progressed to the Internet! Email form online.
Customer Service Award:
Colonial
Crafts http://www.colonialcrafts.com/
Email webmaster@colonialcrafts.com
"I would like to nominate Colonial Craft's web site.
They are always adding new products and offer special discounts to people who join their
mailing list. I buy a lot of fabric there and the service has been really wonderful!
Regards, Nina"
Innovative: Great
unique ideas. Not been done before.
VQuilt - Quilt Design Software
http://www.vquilt.com/draw.htm
This is a neat tool to design quilts online. It is an example of what their
software will do, which I'm sure is a great package for designing quilts, but this applet
is fun to play with!
sales@vquilt.com
April 2001 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Cloth Cottage http://www.clothcottage.com Well organized
quilt web site. Search by manufacturer or by color or just browse through all of the
fabrics. The owner, Linda, also has a schedule of the quilt shows that she will be
attending as well as a class schedule and both are printable off of the web site.
Email info@clothcottage.com . Snail mail and
location are also
available as well as a phone number and fax number.
User Friendly Fabric Site: Quick
loading front page with purpose and contents displayed. Ease in navigation is top notch.
Make It Easy - Sewing and Crafts http://www.make-it-easy.com/ Bags, Totes,
and Gifts. They have many ideas for projects and gifts plus the patterns. Also, don't miss
the extensive links page! nancylynne@aol.com
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Birla Viscose www.birlaviscose.com
Very impressive Birla Viscose web site! I found the web site to be well designed,
easy to navigate, fast loading and full of information. I especially liked the blend
information indicating how the addition of viscose could enhance wool, cotton, and other
fibers.
Customer Service Award:
The
Fabric Stash http://www.thefabricstash.com/
info@thefabricstash.com
"What a Beautiful Site this is! The navigation system is so easy to figure out
and use... the ordering system was such an enjoyable experience compared to some of the
other sites I have purchased fabric from... and the over all design, look and feel were a
delight to say the least. I was not confused by hundreds of links or options.
I was very impressed with this site and could tell that the owners/designers had the
fabric shopper in mind
from start to completion.
After spending time on this site as well as many
other fabric sites prior... I would recommend this site to all who purchase fabric online
and think that it should be given serious consideration for your award."
Mary F.
March 2001 Award Recipients!
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Deanna Spingola's Watercolor Magic Quilting
http://www.spingola.com Even if you aren't a
quilter, Deanna Spingola has very good information on
prewashing fabric and shrinkage at http://www.spingola.com/prewash.htm
Email deanna@spingola.com
Customer Service Award:
Heart of Dixie Quilt Shop
"I would like to nominate the Heart of Dixie Quilt Shop. How I came upon this site
was because I was looking for a particular fabric, so went on a fabric search and Brenda
(the owner) e-mailed me to say she had that fabric. Well, I went to her website and was I
ever surprised. It was probably the best site I've looked at in 3 years. I could not
believe the amount of fabric, nor could I believe the entire lines of fabric that she
carries. We e-mailed back and forth a few times and she was very helpful. I placed an
order and received it very fast considering I live so far away. I have local quilt shops
that aren't as helpful. If you haven't seen this site, please go there, I guarantee you
will be pleased." J. Taylor
The address is: http://www.heartofdixiequiltshop.com
Email brenda@heartofdixiequiltshop.com
User Friendly Fabric Site: Quick
loading front page with purpose and contents displayed. Ease in navigation is top notch.
Mini Magic at http://www.mini-magic.com Although Mini Magic is
"dedicated to the Doll enthusiasts, the fabrics that Mini Magic has is well worth
checking out. They have over 500 natural fiber fabrics, information about fibers
plus a full line of conservation items to preserve your fine fabrics and garments.
As they say, "Sit back and take a Guided Tour of their online catalog" and you
don't even have to lift a finger or click a mouse! Email minimagic@mini-magic.com
February 2001 Award Recipients!
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Designers Workroom / Shade Shop
If you are thinking of redecorating, take a photo tour of Custom Window Treatments.
Many ideas and beautiful photos!
Web site http://www.designersworkroomshadeshop.com
Email dwss@designersworkroomshadeshop.com
Customer Service Award:
Pelican Quiltworks
"Thought you should look at a quilt shop website and possibly nominate Michelle for
an award! They are wonderful folks at the shop and more than helpful. After showing me a
sampler quilt that one of the employees had just finished in a class made me sign up for
my 1st class and I'm halfway through the class, loving the fact of learning how to quilt.
She has created a very whimsical and very informative but fun site and an online
store that is very easy to order from."
http://www.pelicanquiltworks.com
Sandy
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Hot Diggity Dog
Fabrics.net often receives requests from people looking for fabric with specific breeds of
dogs and cats. The good news is that there is a web site that offers items for over
140 dog, cat, and other breeds. Check out their web site at http://www.hotdiggitydog.com Email
questions@hotdiggitydog.com
Innovative: Great
unique ideas. Not been done before.
Homespun Fabrics at http://www.homespunfabrics.com/
I suppose we placed Homespun under innovative because of the fabrics and products they
carry. They have wonderful WIDE fabrics not found at many places and they is a large
assortment of natural fibers. They also carry Monks Cloth which is difficult to find
anywhere. Email: custsvc@homespunfabrics.com
January 2001 Award Recipients!
User Friendly Fabric Site
: Quick
loading front page with purpose and contents displayed. Ease in navigation is top notch.
Dollar Fabrics http://www.dollarfabric.com admin@dollarfabric.com
So many fabrics and very good prices! The selection is outstanding. Oh, and the site
navigates easily and is secure..
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
LabelTalk http://www.textileaffairs.com/ Info@TextileAffairs.com Information
on FTC approved apparel care symbols. Useful site in determining the care of your apparel
and stain removal tips! This site is for Consumers AND Industry Professionals.
Customer Service Award:
Quilt Fabric Online http://www.quiltfabriconline.com mail@quiltfabriconline.com
"I would like to nominate QuiltFabricOnline for the month of January. I LOVE
their site. Their pictures are clear and categories are very organized, priced
within the range of their competitors and quick with getting the orders out. In the
past, they have answered questions regarding old fabric styles - either to tell me where
to find them or if they ever carried it or not. I think they are worthy of the
nomination and hope you take it into consideration." TD
"I'd like to nominate quiltfabriconline.com for your award. They have beautiful
fabrics, reasonably priced & quick service. A good company to do business
with." Mary
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Living Soft http://www.livingsoft.com/ sales@livingsoft.com
Dress Shop and Sewing Made Easy software, for Windows or Macintosh. Make your own
patterns custom fit to your measurements from home. There is plenty of information and fun
on this site - and in this product!
Innovative: Great
unique ideas. Not been done before.
Custom Laminations
http://www.customlaminations.com/ info@
customlaminations.com
This product is neat! Laminate fabrics for upholstery, wall treatments, window shades..
table cloths..
