*** This giveaway is now closed – see who won below! ***
After more than 10,000 heartfelt name stories, random.org selected our winners: Beth (whose dad picked her name and who proudly calls herself a daddy’s girl) and Chelsea (whose parents named her after the character in the 1981 film On Golden Pond). Congratulations to both!
The Online Fabric Store sells fabric—plain and simple—but that description barely scratches the surface. They carry a wide range of materials for upholstery, decor, quilting, apparel and even outdoor or garden fabrics. Whether you want to sew new pillow covers, make a duvet, refresh curtains, or tackle a larger upholstery project, this store offers the yardage and variety to get the job done. Their pricing structure rewards larger purchases with lower per-yard prices, and orders over a modest threshold qualify for free U.S. shipping.
- Prize: A $250 gift card to the Online Fabric Store for each winner.
- To enter: Comment on this post with the words “FABRIC ME!” and tell us what you’d use the fabric for.
- Bonus question: Share the meaning or story behind your name. Is there family significance? Was it chosen from a book, movie, or a meaningful experience? Or have you ever wanted a different name?
- Number of winners: Two winners will each receive a $250 gift card.
- Prize ships: This giveaway was open worldwide.
- Entry rules: One entry per email address. Winners were chosen at random and announced in an update to this post on the specified date.
- Comment issues: If you encountered a duplicate comment warning while trying to enter, check common troubleshooting tips such as clearing your browser cache, disabling extensions that might interfere with comments, or trying a different browser or device.
We host these giveaways to thank readers and fans—there’s no payment or extra perk involved for us. For questions about how our giveaways work, check our Giveaway FAQ for details about eligibility, drawing methods, and prize delivery. Photos and product examples are courtesy of the Online Fabric Store.
What makes a fabric giveaway especially fun is the range of projects you can tackle with a generous gift card. With $250 you can buy enough quality fabric for several decorative pillows, a room’s worth of curtains, or a coordinating set of table linens and chair covers. Quilters might combine cotton prints and solids to build a textured, layered quilt top, while someone doing upholstery can choose heavier-duty woven or performance fabrics suited to couches and dining chairs. Apparel sewists can pick breathable cottons, linen blends, or knit fabrics to create garments that fit and flatter.
When shopping for fabric online, look for clear product descriptions and fiber content (cotton, linen, polyester, blends), recommended uses (apparel, upholstery, outdoor), care instructions, and width and weight details. These factors help you estimate how many yards you need and ensure the fabric suits your project’s durability and maintenance needs. Sample swatches are also useful if you need to match colors precisely.
Thanks again to everyone who entered and shared their name stories—reading why names matter to people made this giveaway extra special. If you’re planning a fabric project, consider measuring carefully, deciding on seam allowances and pattern layout, and prewashing fabrics when appropriate to avoid shrinking after construction. Good luck on future giveaways and happy sewing!