Quilting on the Internet

For those in the USA where a plethora of quilt information is available, many quilters do utilize the Internet for patterns, fabric, etc. For quilters in Mexico, this resource becomes even more important. We can locate almost anything we may be searching for and in many cases can have merchandise shipped to us in Mexico – with a few words of advice on procedures. For those who say – but I don’t have time to look – I could be quilting: Every time you check your email, spend 15-30 minutes looking at websites. You just may find the resources and inspiration for your next quilt!

Several websites are the “granddaddy’s” for quilt information. These are:
www.quiltropolis.com
www.quiltchannel.com

www.planetpatchwork.com
In addition, two new websites have a great deal of quilt information, including videos.

www.quilternewsnetwork.com
www.thequiltshow.com

Use the search function on each to help locate patterns and tips. Be sure to check the links page on most sites. One or two may lead to exactly what you are looking for.

Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine has a monthly column with suggested websites and a brief description of contents.

FREE INFORMATION – A great source for information – quilt books and magazines in either English or Spanish are not thus far available in the Guadalajara area. Try the following sites:

www.allcrafts.com/quilting.htm
www.quiltindex.com
www.quiltville.com

www.quiltpox.com
www.dyeingfabric.com
www.superiorthreads.com
www.quiltbus.com
www.scrapquilts.com
www.freequiltpatterns.info
www.freequilt.com

www.quilterscache.com
www.freequiltpattern.com
www.quiltadventures.com
www.freeapplique.com

www.quiltersnewsnetwork.com
 

GENERAL SUPPLIES, BOOKS AND FABRIC

Some websites also have weekly/monthly newsletters to advise you of new merchandise arrival and also some great sales. If you don’t want you regular email account flooded with quilt email, consider a free Hotmail or Yahoo account used specifically for quilt correspondence. Many of us have had great success ordering on line and having the order shipped to Mexico via Global Priority Mail or regular U.S. surface mail. Delivery time can vary from 6 days to 3 weeks.  Duty “may” be assessed but rarely is. It's recommended that you instruct the vendor to ship the fabric in an envelope to minimize the chance of Mexican import duty being assessed.

www.quilting-warehouse.com
www.texasquiltworks.com
www.fatquartershop.com
www.fabric.com

www.cherrylanequiltshop.com
www.sunshinesewing.com

www.fabricshack.com
www.batiksplus.com
www.thebestkeptsecret.com

www.equilter.com

www.keepsakequilting.com
www.cottonclub.com
www.stitch-n-frame.net  Weekly sales: 30-40% discount
www.fabricdepot.com

www.quiltshops.com  Search function: Inventory of over 100 shops
www.quiltonline.com

www.electricquilt.com
www.hancocks-paducah.com
www.sewandquilt.com
www.stitchinheaven.com
www.joysfabrics.com
www.bighornquilts.com
www.borntoquilt.com
www.catswhoquilt.com
www.cottonboutique.com
www.quilt.com
www.everythingquilts.com
www.batiks.com
www.quilthawaiian.com
www.quiltwoman.com
NEW: www.colofulcottons.com
NEW: www.itsastitchonline.com
NEW: www.sewthankful.com

BOOK SOURCES

Check out both www.amazon.com and www.powells.com for both new and used books.

Powells has free shipping to Mexico with a minimum US$50 order.
Quilting Books Unlimited -
www.qbu.com
Amazon -
www.amazon.com
Powells - www.powells.com
 

MAGAZINES

Most magazines also have their own website. This may include limited selections from the current issue as well as a treasure trove of free patterns and information:
Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine - www.qnm.com
Quiltmaker - www.quiltmaker.com
Quilt - www.quiltmag.com
The Quilter Magazine - www.thequiltermag.com
McCall’s Quilting - www.mccallsquilting.com
Better Homes and Garden American Patchwork and Quilting - www.bhg.com
Miniature Quilts - www.quilttownusa.com/Chitra/mq.htm
 

QUILT HISTORY
www.quiltstudy.org
www.quiltindex.org
www.quiltalliance.org
www.quilthistory.com
www.dearjane.com
 

QUILT INSTRUCTORS

Many quilt instructors also have their own websites. They may include patterns, supplies, tips, etc.  They also may have weekly/monthly newsletters – both informative and humorous:
Priscilla Bianchi     www.priscillabianchi.com

Alex Anderson                 www.alexandersonquilts.com
Marianne Fons & Liz Porter  www.fonsandporter.com
Jackie Robinson             www.animas.com
Eleanor Burns               www.quiltinaday.com
Ami Simms                 www.amisimms.net
Judy Martin                 www.judymartin.com
Kaye Wood                www.kayewood.com
Pat Campbell              www.patcampbell.com
Karen Combs              www.karencombs.com
Carol Doak                 http://quilt.com/cdoak
Cynthia England        www.englanddesign.com
Carol Bryer Fallert     www.bryerpatch.com
Ricky Tims               www.rickytims.com
Jinny Beyer              www.jinnybeyer.com
Georgia Bonesteel    www.georgiabonesteel.com
Laura Lee Fritz         www.lauraleefritz.com
Libby Lehman          www.libbylehman.com
Marti Michell            www.frommarti.com
Jan Mullen                www.stargazey.com
Elly Sienkiewicz       www.ellysienkiewicz.com
 

CHARITY QUILTS
www.ufo-rphanage.com
www.binkypatrol.org
www.projectlinus.org
 

QUILT SHOWS AND GUILDS BY STATE
www.quiltguilds.com
www.quilts.com
www.americanquilter.com