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December
2002 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Fabrics4you.co.uk at http://www.fabrics4you.co.uk Their web site is clean, easy to navigate and they have hundreds of fabrics for you to browse through. Their helpline is always displayed and from what web visitors say, is excellent. Their fabrics are sorted by color or you can search for specific fabric on their web site. From fancy evening fabrics to fleece to toweling, they have it all. Email sales@fabrics4you.co.uk
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
PatternReview.com Looking for patterns, ideas and information? Check with PatternReview.com. Deepika has created a web site with many reviews of patterns, notions, books, and machines. By reading the Pattern Reviews you can learn more about what pattern works for which fabrics and also gain insight on tips and techniques used by other sewing enthusiasts. Many of the Pattern Reviews also have photos of the reviewer’s finished garments. Excellent web site! http://www.patternreview.com email support@patternreview.com
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
QuiltEthnic.com at http://www.quiltethnic.com is a resource for information about quilts, quilters, quilting and textile traditions of diverse ethnic groups including African,
African-American, Asian, Haitian, Latin/South American and Native American. The information on this web site also gives the web visitor historical, traditional and contemporary perspectives. Email gmagee@quiltethnic.com
Customer Service Award:
3 Winners! Sew Baby, Dimples Fabric and Zoodads Betsy Hockaday couldn't decide which Children's web sites she liked so she nominated all three for the Customer Service Award: "Hello, I have a few fabric websites for you to consider for "nomination". I have used all of them and they have great quick customer service. Great fabric, great prices, and no problems.
Sew Baby at http://www.sewbaby.com, Dimples Fabric at http://www.dimplesfabric.com and Zoodads at http://www.zoodads.com If you have children, these sites are a MUST!!!!" We, at Fabrics.net agree!
Viewer's Choice Award:
Dyeing For Fun
"My nomination is for www.dyeingforfun.com , Cynthia Calabrese. I have watched her grow from a beginner quilter to an expert in her field. Her site offers all anyone needs to know about dying good fabrics, how to pick a good fabric, and what to do with it when it is dyed to meet high standards. She is dedicated and generous to her customers, giving them excellent quality at a reasonable price. Great selection of hand dyed fabrics, navigation is easy, graphics are under "control"...not overwhelming, educational & easy to deal with." Email cynthia@dyeingforfun.com
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November
2002 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Cultured Expressions "I'd like to nominate a site I discovered last week. The name is http://www.CulturedExpressions.com and it does a wonderful job of promoting African fabrics for quilters and crafters. The fabrics are beautiful and it's very easy to navigate. I will probably place an order later this week for some of the fat quarters in African prints. Email info@culturedexpressions.com" Dianne
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Sweater Scapes Looking for a new project and need friendly instruction? Sweater Scapes not only has beautiful patterns, they carry everything you will need to knit your own projects. Their online "Hand Knitting Tutorials" not only helps you with knitting, this web site also offers basic information about care of your finished articles as well as storage plus free patterns. Included in their free patterns and instructions is an easy purse pattern for children. http://www.sweaterscapes.com/index.htm Email borealis@sweaterscapes.com
User Friendly Fabric Site: Quick loading front page with purpose and contents displayed. Ease in navigation is top notch.
The Linen Closet
"Please consider our website, http://TheLinenClosetOnline.com, for your fabric awards. We offer a spectrum of fine fabrics for bed, bath, nursery, table, travel, and home through an attractive and uniquely designed site. Visitors to our site can find the products or fabrics they seek through several navigational methods with ease and we specialize in exemplary and individualized customer service. I hope you will visit us soon and thank you so much for your time!" Fondly, Beth
Innovative Award: Great unique ideas. Not been done before.
Sleep In Beauty
Now and then we come across new web sites that not only offer quality products that are unique but also practical. For those who have allergies or just want pamper yourself or your family with clean pillowcases each night, Sleep In Beauty is for you! Their web site is well done, with easy navigation and presentation to match their clean and restful product. This is such a unique, new idea, you have just got to visit their web site at http://www.sleepinbeauty.com Their shipping time is exceptional as well as their customer service. Email contactus@sleepinbeauty.com
October
2002 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Marcus Brothers "We want to nominate www.marcusbrothers.com for Fabric Site Award!
We're utterly crazy about Marcus Brothers' website; the projects, tips, and
that great big fabric gallery are always up to date. They also have a pretty
complete store directory. Very helpful site! One everyone should know about!
Stacy"
Email lshepard@marcusbrothers.com
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Sewing Thread Online, by Coats, has several useful
tools including FAQ which lists "Common Sewing Problems" Troubleshooting
Guide, "Thread Size Conversion Chart", and a description of Mercerized
Thread. If you want to know the difference between Industrial quality
thread and Consumer quality thread, go to their web site. Also offered is
an online color chart or information about how you can order your own color
chart. Web site http://www.sewingthreadonline.com/default.asp Email
info@sewingthreadonline.com
User Friendly Fabric Site: Quick loading front page with purpose and contents displayed. Ease in navigation is top notch.
Online Fabrics
at http://www.online-fabrics.co.uk has created
a clean, easily navigated web site, giving the web visitor a quick view of
the fabrics that they offer. The "mouse over" features in their individual
fabric pages enables the viewer to see colors and fabric easily. Their
offerings include home deco., dress fabrics, formal fabrics as well as
beddings and dancewear. Plan on spending time browsing and don't forget to
check their "Specials". email info@online-fabrics.co.uk
Innovative Award: Great unique ideas. Not been done before.
Ready Bias
- Ready Templates has all your bias needs covered.
From Flat bias to folded, 1/8" bias you can find colors as well as prints
plus the black bias used for Stained Glass. New to bias application? Ready
Bias offers you instructions on applying bias, whether for quilt binding or
for garment application. Web Site
http://www.readybias-readytemplates.com/index.html Email mkhess@attbi.com
September
2002 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Reproduction Fabrics
"I came upon a great site today which is extremely easy to use and has
an ungodly amount of available fabrics. The site has really easy cart
and checkout also. Also the fabrics are organized for easy access and
the what was really cool is while I was shopping then went to complete
my order at any time I could go back and add stuff and it would
remember the stuff I already filled out.
http://www.reproductionfabrics.com Email staff@reproductionfabrics.com
Thanks, Carl Johnson"
We agree with Carl. This is a very clean web site, easy to navigate and has features that aren't seen in many web sites such as the "Fabric Play Station" where you can play with your fabric selections. For those looking for Oilcloth, they have a nice selection which can be used for tablecloth, bibs, lunch bags, etc.
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Mary Roehr, a professional tailor for 25 years, offers her pamphlets on sewing, alterations, sewing as a business as well as "Craft Sewing For Fun & Profit" at her web site http://www.maryroehr.com In 1973 Mary Roehr wrote the book "Speed Tailoring", giving sewing enthusiasts the tools and information to tailor their own suits. Yes, this web site sells pamphlets, books, videos but we felt that these are the types of informational publications many have asked about. While you are visiting her web site, stop by the "Sew Hilarious" section for a good giggle! info@maryroehr.com
User Friendly Fabric Site: Quick
loading front page with purpose and contents displayed. Ease in navigation is top notch.
The Silk Room
Detailed descriptions of Cross stitch, Aida, Tapestry and Blackwork can be found at The Silk Room web site at http://www.silkroom.co.uk While you are on this web site, you can take a tour of the areas around this beautiful setting in the U.K. Clicking on their online catalog brings you to their new web site, Needlecraft Direct at http://www.needlecraftdirect.co.uk where you can browse through the many needlecraft kits, products, books, gifts, beads and more. Enjoy your tour! enquiries@needlecraftdirect.co.uk
Viewer's Choice Award:
Fabric Tales
Only on the Internet can you find fabrics from many countries. Enjoy a tour through Japan's Fabric Tales at http://www.fabrictales.com to view prints and colors that may not be available in your local fabric and quilt store. Selection also includes prints of Japanese ikat and traditional Kimono fabric on 100% cotton in several different colors. These fabrics can also be used for garments! The owners of Fabric Tales have also simplified shipping with Express Mail Service at reasonable charges. Enjoy your tour! info@fabrictales.com
August
2002 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Park Bench Patterns
not only has patterns, each pattern has extensive descriptions of how the finished garment will look. In addition, sizing information explains how to adjust for fit as well as ease. Suggested fabrics to use for each pattern is also included as well as fabrics that may not work well with each design. All of this detail is on their web site, enabling each web visitor to visualize while they shop. Excellent information is also included in their "Permission Slip"......curious about what this is? Just visit their web site at
http://www.parkbenchpatterns.com
info@parkbenchpatterns.com
Viewer's Choice Award:
Winding River Quilt Shop
This is a nice quilt shop that has lots of fabrics, is kept up-to-date, and has all kinds of helpful, fun stuff like a fabric calculator and a monthly drawing..
wrquilting@aol.com
http://www.windingriverquiltshop.com
July
2002 Award Recipients!
Top Ranking Fabric Site: Over all site, navigation, content, graphics, store front.
Kandi Corp
If you are looking for ideas and inspiration to decorate your garments just
brouse the Kandi Corp web site for Iron-on Transfers, nailheads, crystals,
and more. If you have never used these types of iron on transfers, there
are complete instructions with photos. Add an iron on necklace to spark up
your t-shirt or t-shirt dress or add a flower or a "Design Element" to your
evening dress. http://www.i-kandi.com Email sales@i-kandi.com
Informational Fabric Site: Excellent and Current information.
Museum of Korean Embroidery
has beautiful examples of embroidery and
combinations of silk, ramie and cotton cloths. Reading about the wrapping
cloths made by Korean women and seeing the photos may give inspiration to
dyers and embroidery
enthusiasts. http://korea.insights.co.kr/english/pojagi/ Email
krinsights@korea.insights.co.kr
Viewer's Choice Award:
Biker Bedding
http://www.bikerbedding.com
"I would like to send in my nomination for bikerbedding.com Biker Bedding .
Besides being my best friend, Rebecca Jackson offers a plethora of fabric
in so many styles that it rivals most biker bedding websites. It is the
best by far. Not only does she provide a place for us die-hard bikers to
find the bedding we want and need she also provides a variety of other
quilt styles to choose from. So there is never an end of ideas for gifts or
for decorating. She is quite the accomplished entrenpeur when it comes to
her business. She dedicated to her craft and her customers. And if somebody
is looking for a fabric that is hard to find, she usually has it or will
get it for them.
MY VOTE GOES FOR BIKERBEDDING.COM, THE ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR BIKERS IN NEED
OF WARMTH AND COMFORT!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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