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Fabric shops worth checking out (without JoAnn 😢)
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items Where I go for my fabric- near and far- without having the convenience of JoAnn’s
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Online fabric stores you will want to know about.
Brick and Mortar Fabric shops
Online fabric stores you will want to know about.
I have loved sewing since I was 8 and used to spend my evenings and Saturdays watching my aunt sew quilts and clothing. We used to shop at JoAnn’s for many years, but now it is closing so we are shifting to other fabric shops, as melancholic as it is...
Huge selection of any kind of fabric you can think of, including headstock. Trims, notions, tools, supplies for your special projects. They also have an intriguing cosplay line that makes me want to go to a Renaissance Faire.
Best Online Fabric Store for Designers, Home and DIY | Mood Fabrics
Made to order fabric from unique artists around the world. You can choose a design and the type of fabric you want it printed on. I bought some gorgeous colorful upholstery fabric for all of my dining room chairs from Spoonflower. They also make wal...
Spoonflower – Design & Shop Custom Fabric, Wallpaper, Home Décor
This is a wholesale fabric outlet. They have a wide variety of fabrics, but their crafty bundles and kits always make me forget about my budget.
Fabric by the Yard | Fabrics at Wholesale Prices | Fashion Fabrics
Entirely organic fabrics and of the best selections! This is not an easy shop to make a decision in.
Organic Cotton Plus | About Us
Sells organic fabrics and you can print your own designs on fabric
RealFabric - Custom Fabric Printing
Wholesale fabrics specializes in home decor and upholstery, but has a variety of other fabrics for low cost, and they have flash sales. I was particularly impressed with their knit selection.
Wholesale Fabric and Bulk Knit Fabric | Nick of Time
This is not a US fabric store but I had to sneak it in because their Japanese fabrics are absolutely stunning!
Miss Matatabi Japanese Fabric Store
This place is dangerous! They have a flash sale every day that starts at 9:00am ET that lasts for 24 hours with 90% off selected fabrics.
24-Hour Flash Sale - Huge Discounts on Pre-Cuts, Quilt Kits & Fabrics | Fat Quarter Shop
Located in Maryland this fabric sells some very luxurious couture fabrics you might not see anywhere else. It’s like an art gallery for fabrics.
A Fabric Place
This shop has a lovely selection of quilting cottons that are contemporary, but they have a unique and wide selection of sweatshirt fabrics you should not miss.
best fabric stores online – Fabricworm
Stop and look at the designs they sell! They make my creative juices flow and I want to buy all of their Ruby Star!
Online Fabric Store | Designer Fabric by the Yard | Shop fabric online
If you ever want some help on coordinating fabric for a quilt this shop has exceptionally well curated bundles of fabrics of all types.
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I have found so many of my quilt foundation pieces at Stash Fabrics. They have an awesome variety of Rifle which is always coveted.
Stash Fabrics | Online Fabric Store | Modern Fabric by the Yard
Brick and Mortar Fabric shops
There is nothing like being able to touch and feel fabrics before taking them home for your sewing projects. Here are some special to me brick and mortar fabric shops that I love and recommend.
This is local to me in Alexandria, Va and I have to limit my visits because of the temptations. They have a beautiful assortment of batiks that is irresistible. They also have a diverse selection of fabric art supplies including collage, quilting, f...
Artistic Artifacts
Plan to spend a few hours at this large fabric store. They have everything fabric related. I love entire room of discount fabric leftovers. Their bridal section is extensive.
They have a room of patterns that rivals no other store.
G Street Fabrics
The place for LINEN! The colors, the many varieties! I dream of a linen only wardrobe.
Fabric Store: Linen Fabric
Located in Montana this shop prides themselves on teaching a love for sewing. They have quite a variety of both vintage and contemporary quilting cottons, faux leathers, and linens. Their indie pattern collection is impressive.
The Confident Stitch | Fabric by the Yard in Missoula, MT
I love the classes at Stitch Sew Shop in the quaint town of Alexandria Va. I learned how to make a high quality tote in one evening with the best teachers. The sewing space is well lighted clean and welcoming. I tried to leave without buying any deli...
Stitch Sew Shop
Located in Fairfax, Va The Quilter’s Studio specializes in quilting fabrics and machines. Their fabrics are beautifully organized and the shop is a kaleidoscope of color. Helpful kind staff offer classes, and they have a quilting arm machine that you...
The Quilter's Studio
Plan a few hours to explore this fabric place. They have the biggest notions section I have ever seen in a fabric store. Their fabric selection will bring you back.
Fabric Store | Fabric Place Basement- Huge Assortment ...
In Falls Church, VA this fabric shop is quite charming with its very vibrant happy fabrics. Although I am not usually a bright colors fan, the shop is so delightful and inspiring that it is often on my artist date list. The owner is lovely, helpful ...
TINT Makerspace
If you are not a quilter you might become one after spending some time at The Quilt Shop in McLean.
The Quilt Shop of McLean
Capital Quilts is on the smaller side of fabric stores but highly curated with only the best fabrics and notions. Their classes have a good reputation although I haven’t been able to try one yet. I have spent a lot on their fabric however.
Capital Quilts
Half sewing shop/studio half yarn store this place is delightful. Such good service and I highly recommend the leather bag making workshop.
Three Little Birds Sewing Co.: Fabric, quilt supplies, sewing lessons at ...
When is San Francisco Britex Fabrics must be on your list of places to go. I grew up going here on Saturday mornings with my Aunt. Their selection of fabrics is ginormous, but I really love the buttons. They go on forever.
Britex Fabrics
You might be surprised that the Amish country stores in Ohio have. some of the most inexpensive and quality fabrics around. Great for quilting but also Miller’s has a tremendous variety of other fabrics. The staff is extremely helpful and kind.
Miller's Dry Goods
I went to Helping Hands 2 years ago and had to be dragged out. They have an immense collection of fabrics but it was the finished quilts that shocked me. It’s a museum of inspiration.
Helping Hands Quilt Shop: Fabric, Quilts, and Sewing Supplies