It’s no secret—quilt and fabric shops are becoming harder to find these days. With many independent stores closing and even Joann’s shutting down locations, finding quality fabric in person has become more challenging. And let’s face it—most quilters and sewists prefer to feel and see fabric before buying!
If you love to shop for fabric in person, this directory of brick-and-mortar fabric stores, which we at Needlepointers.com have personally visited during vacations and while traveling, is here to help.
One great way to find fabric stores is to participate in a local shop hop. These shop hops are scheduled yearly all over the USA, so look for one near you. Annette and Chris participated in the Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop in 2025 and had a blast visiting new stores.
We also have a Google Map that contains pins for shops we have visited, shops that were recommended to us, and shops we've heard of.
NOTE: We try to keep this list and map updated. Before visiting any of these shops, please call to confirm they are still open! If you find that a shop on our list or map has closed, please use our Contact Us form to let us know so we may update the map.
Each listing below includes our notes on the store’s fabric selection, notions, quilting and sewing supplies, and also other craft supplies to help you know what to expect before you go.
For your convenience, the shops are organized by state—making it easy to find stores near you or along your travel route. Many of these shops also have online stores, so even if you can’t visit in person, you can still support local businesses from afar.
Planning a road trip or vacation? Don’t forget to check our list and visit some of these fantastic fabric stores along the way!
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Chris, Milo and Annette - Three generations of enthusiastic sewists - set out on a three-day shop hop adventure through New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Along the way, they discovered charming quilt shops, gorgeous fabric, inspiring quilt projects and all types of sewing accessories. This YouTube video shares all of their exciting finds from the journey.
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Chris, Milo, and Annette spent a fun-filled long weekend shop hopping through Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Over four days, we visited 18 quilt shops—each with its own charm and inspiration. Come along as we share some of the fabrics, patterns, and kits we discovered (and couldn’t resist bringing home) along the way!
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