Quest for the crafty - where do you get fabrics?

[RichNKatHolly]

I need to make a few table runners and don't know where to turn for fabrics. I don't have a Joanns nearby and was wondering where you guys purchase from. I don't want to spend a ton either.

Oh, and what I have in mind is probably impossible to find so I need someplace with a HUGE inventory. LOL

Thanks so much!

 

[Traveliz]

I need to make a few table runners and don't know where to turn for fabrics. I don't have a Joanns nearby and was wondering where you guys purchase from. I don't want to spend a ton either.

Oh, and what I have in mind is probably impossible to find so I need someplace with a HUGE inventory. LOL

Thanks so much!

Well if you need a huge inventory you might want to take a drive to a Joann's or a Hancock Fabrics.

Some Walmarts also have fabrics.

Liz

 

[RichNKatHolly]

Well if you need a huge inventory you might want to take a drive to a Joann's or a Hancock Fabrics.

Some Walmarts also have fabrics.

Liz

I'll see if there is a Hancock nearby. Never heard of that one. Thanks!

 

[rcraw45425]

Another one is Hobby Lobby, they sell fabric. JoAnn Fabric and Hancock Fabric also have websites, I know some people actually purchase their fabric online, but I like to see it in person.

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=wwu2009

If you look in your local phone book you may also find places that sell upholstery fabric, I prefer to work with this as it gives a "richer" look. Regular fabric, in some cases, will require you to use a stiffening agent like heat bond or the sew in interfacing to make the fabric feel more substantial.

 

[mrsklamc]

You might head over the the disboutique thread in the families section. There are lots of links in the very first post, and some are fabric stores.

 

[RichNKatHolly]

Thanks all! I'll be following all advice right away. I don't have a Joann's or Hancocks nearby but will check out online. I think I would want to see it in person though - but just for a runner, maybe I wouldn't have to.

I will look into upholstery fabric too and check out the other Dis thread! Thanks again!!!!

 

[Moeluv4u7]

If you are open to ordering fabric I can send you some internet sites to shop from-
Took me awhile to do so myself- I like to actually touch fabric before I buy however once I needed a very specific themed fabric and I was hoping for a specific color combination- I ordered online and had good experience- I still don't order constantly online but I will again if I am in need of a specific type - Good Luck!

 

[RichNKatHolly]

If you are open to ordering fabric I can send you some internet sites to shop from-
Took me awhile to do so myself- I like to actually touch fabric before I buy however once I needed a very specific themed fabric and I was hoping for a specific color combination- I ordered online and had good experience- I still don't order constantly online but I will again if I am in need of a specific type - Good Luck!

If you wouldn't mind, I would love the links. Not much in terms of fabric shopping here - and I don't really want to run into the city. Thanks!

 

[a1tinkfans]

One of the local Walmarts has TONS in their dept and it is CHEAP, with many sale tables piled high!!

Good Luck!

 

[katlamar]

Have you tried voguefabricsstore.com? They have a great selection and you can order swatches for a $1

Isabella-6
Charlotte-3

 

[RichNKatHolly]

Just added Walmart and vogue to my list of places to check. Thanks so much!

 

[autumnsmommy]

I've ordered from www.fabric.com
They're good with customer service and have nice stuff

 

[figment52]

Try a quilt store - they have a ton of fabric and from what I have seen, it is not that much different that other fabric stores $wise.

 

[3HClub]

I just placed a big order with fabric.com. If you spend $35 it is free shipping and if you use code 3TRY8 by 1/24 you get an extra 25% off. Good luck!

 

[pezheadmeg]

Depending on where you are in NJ, you can always trek into Manhattan and hit 35th street. You're bound to find something there.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

My sister makes quilts and goes to Thrift stores to buy soft shirts, blankets, ect that she uses in making them. She has also found fabric at them.

I don't know what you are making but maybe this is an option?

 

[StephMK]

If you're open to online - ebay is great for fabric! I wanted to recover my kitchen chairs & had an idea of the type of look I wanted but that's it. I searched a lot & found one I loved. It was just as shown & I've gotten compliments on it.

Some pro sellers there have pretty specific descriptions so I felt ok ordering without seeing it in person.

 

[Karenj2]

This is a bit of a plug, but I work for Calico Corners (at their HQ), and they are having a sale right now - clearance on fabrics (good quality, too) as well as a "buy more/save more" sale.

You don't say where in Jersey you are, but we have quite a few stores there, plus you can buy fabric online.

 

[mrsklamc]

Do they just sell upholstry stuff?

 

[RichNKatHolly]

Thanks everyone! sorry, I was away from the computer all yesterday afternoon and evening but thank you for the great ideas.

I'm going to try all these options today and worst case is I will go to Manhattan one afternoon - that is the one I've been trying to avoid. It's COLD out there!