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I am in Seattle visiting family. As usual, I travel with my sewing machine- hoping to get in some fun, leisurely sewing in. But where to go for fabric?
I decided to compile a list of fabulous fabric stores all over the world. So when the travel bug strikes, no matter how far from home you go, you can always get your fabric fix!
I would love to know your favorite fabric store! Comment here with the goods or email me: [email protected]
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I like stitches in Seattle on Capitol Hill. They have great classes too!
Fabric Depot in Portland is huge and has a good selection! http://www.fabricdepot.com
Thanks for the tip!
I found Nancy’s Sewing Basket on Queen Anne (2221 Queen Anne Ave. N) in Seattle. They have an interesting selection and it is in a cute part of town.
My favorite fabric store is an online store called iluvfabrix.com.
Every time I go to this site they always seem to have a sale going on and they have an incredible selection of fabrics.
If you want to have a look, click on the following link (sorry if it doesn’t work): http://www.iluvfabrix.com/produts.php .
Hope this helps.
Lanny
Great site! Thanks for the info. The correct link is: http://www.iluvfabrix.com
My website recycles, English French and German antique and vintage fabrics and embellishments.
Drop buy and take a look.
Sandie- Ooh, the goods are beautiful!
Her site is Rag Rescue (great name!!)
http://www.ragrescue.co.uk/
Britex in San Francisco’s financial district… on Geary Street!
http://www.britexfabrics.com/
Ooh, good call! Britex is dreamy! When I lived in SF they even carried Chanel fabric. Yum!