I came into the shop looking for Fray Check, which they didn't have. For probably the best reason…read morethat if you properly sew your clothes, you don't need to worry about fray. One of the clerks looked it up for me at Walmart, even gave me the aisle number. All of this was wonderful, but the real reason for the review would be their lovely fabrics. I am the least skilled seamstress that ever existed. I gave up sewing long ago. If someone would have put effort into selling me something, I'd be the fool who'd buy something beautiful to turn it into a three car collision. The most beautiful fabrics.

I am a sucker for a locally owned / specialty type quilt shop and have been meaning to get in to…read morethe French Seam for a while - but they were never open when I tried! I totally understand that Covid has forced us a lot of businesses to adjust their hours and the way they run - and the French Seam was no exception. Luckily, I had a day off work recently and was able to get in on a weekday during their limited business hours. Let me just say this - they have some gorgeous fabrics. Quilting cottons are separated from the garment fabrics in the small front area and they have a few notions available. I love being able to look through pre-cuts and they had a good selection of fat quarters organized by color in rolling carts available for purchase. I was also told that there was a 'clearance' area in the back/warehouse type area - so I made a break for it (you had me at clearance!). Back there I was able to score a package of fat quarters for $3 (I was told it was because they were 'old' fabrics - but who cares?) and some other pre-cut yardage at a discount. SCORE! Back in the open 'warehouse' type area also appears to be where machines are located and perhaps where classes would be held (pre/post Covid). Of note, I think I may have thrown off the older, more conservative appearing lady working in the store with my appearance when I walked in, but the younger gal working the counter was very sweet. Overall, I was excited for my new-to-me fabrics to add to my stash and glad I got to check the place out as it is SUPER close to where I live.

I love this place! After Joanne's closed, I was looking for some fabric and this place is great!!…read more They have lots of sample books you can look through and a lot of clearance fabrics. I was working on a vintage bag and one of the designers helped me pick the perfect fabric for it. Everyone was really helpful and I will definitely be going back.

I got the chance to visit Mayer Fabrics during their annual "Zero Landfill" event and all I can say…read moreis WOW. Despite being held in their back warehouse, everything was clean and organized, and the staff were very helpful in getting my things weighed and loaded in to my vehicle. The "Zero Landfill" event is designed to put materials donated by local area designers, dealerships, businesses, and sales reps in to the hands of crafters, collectors, artists, etc. to upcycle and/or repurpose discontinued or unused samples of various mediums. Offerings included things such as flooring, framing materials, tiles, and all kinds of fabric - all free. At the end, they weigh your haul and tell you how many pounds of materials you saved from the landfill. I am very pleased with my 120 pounds of velvet squares, curtain panels, carpet squares, and various other goodies that I was able to score. Being a curator of textiles, this event was right up my alley. To hear that almost 12,000 pounds of materials were saved from the landfill just at this event was awesome. I cannot wait to make upcycled pillow covers, table cloths, and who knows what else with my new-to-me beauties!

Last time I was in (1 month ago) it was great! Nice friendly little family owned shop. Great…read morefabric selections (lots of colors) & service @ good prices. Stopped by today... looks like they closed early... maybe for the holiday? Hope not permanently. Will check back next time I am through Portland.

It's your typical Hobby lobby! Everything was clean and tidy and where it was supposed to be and…read moreyou know Hobby lobby always has 50% off of something which is always a plus! It's next to the mall so the location is great and it has a large parking lot! I had no idea they opened one up in this location and stumbled upon it when putting in the address to the the caramel location . I was so glad to have found this because it is a lot closer to me

The store was very clean and organized and filled. Easter was on sale 40% off so a great value…read more 4th of July was already out and very cute. The options were great. I kept being asked if I needed help. So I would definitely say check it out for holiday decorating. Lots to pick from. I picked Easter things that were very cute and birthday items.

recently was given my nana's sewing machine that she used for years and had no clue where to start…read more i headed to always in stitches after driving by it for YEARS and WOW! this place is huge and fully stocked. all the staff was so nice and helpful and gave me many tips on where to start with my projects. they offer classes and just about any fabric you could be looking for. i'm not sure how the price compares to other retailers, but they have a huge 40% off area in the back.

Check out this massive store! They have a fantastic selection of quilting materials and yarn, plus…read morea big clearance section and plenty of space for classes. I was thrilled to see a nice area dedicated to needle felting, complete with books and tools. The kits for making projects looked great; they're such a fun way to dive into a new hobby. While the prices are a bit higher than some other local yarn shops, the selection is definitely curated based on what they feature.

I stopped in today at this nice little shop. Loved it. Good fabrics and a ton of great 108…read morebackings. Bob and I told stories for a long time and even talked about quilting/longarming :) If you get an opportunity stop in to see Bob and Deb. Great people and store.

Best supply of 108" wide fabrics I have seen anywhere! Shop owner's focus is on quilting on her…read morecomputerized long arm & the fabric in front are sold in support of the quilting. Shop is well kept, nice supply of precuts. And the amazing this is that all her fabrics are made in USA (if I heard her correctly)! We will be back. Have several quilt backs to select! They are not currently doing classes but are starting up sew-a-longs. The pictures I have are from the class room.

I wasn't really crazy about this place when I walked in--figured it was a small place for linens…read moreand, maybe, down pillows or something. The apparently broken air conditioning and weird smell when I walked in didn't make an awesome impression either. But then I saw the soaps. A bunch of artisan, finely milled soaps with gorgeous packaging, heavenly scents and elegant, imaginative designs. One soap was a meticulously whittled owl visage; another, a dainty heart placed in a hand, both detachable. I almost sprang for a circular rose carving with a Mexican chocolate scent--but it was $34. I didn't love it that much, but almost.

The place stinks and now I know why. I came in to have my…read morecomforter cleaned - they were running a special promotion. I asked about the cleaning process and was told it was very gentle and they took extra special care. When I picked it up, my comforter had my last name written in big bold black permanent ink all over the comforter tags. When I asked why? The owner was hesitant and finally told me that all of the comforters are "washed" together and they have to have a way to identify each comforter. If I had known the comforters were washable and all washed together, I would have never left my comforter. No thank you, I do not want my comforter washed with other peoples comforters - I won't be back and I feel my comforter has been ruined, and I paid the owner money to ruin it for me.

I had the day off from work, so I decided to run some errands and pick up some picture frames for a…read morecouple pieces of art I wanted to be framed. I stopped into Hobby lobby because I knew I could get some good picture frames there. Luckily, the store was having a 50% off discount on all wall frames and photo frames. Hobby Lobby had a huge selection of wall/photo frames to choose from, so I took my time to find the right frames for my pieces of art. I eventually found the frames I wanted, and picked up a decorative item for my house as well. The value of the picture frames was terrific and there were very nice frames in the store. There are not a lot of staff walking around in the store, so I didn't ask anyone for assistance, because I did not really need it. When I checked out at the cashier, the woman was very nice and friendly, and wrapped my picture frames with care to make sure they would not crack or break. I had not been in a Hobby Lobby for quite some time, so I was impressed with the selection of picture frames and other items in the store. They always have a sale each week from what I can tell, and you do get value for your buck. If you love arts and crafts, and need supplies, Hobby Lobby is the store for you. They have everything you need for your projects. It is a great store for the crafty person!

MUST READ. While hobby lobby is a nice "Christian" store to shop at.. let me let you in on some…read moreinside logistics. I worked there as a custom framer for over a year and one night I had been called to help with a bathroom incident. I thought to myself "no problem we're a team" As I cleaned up the mess with toilet paper and weak tools provided by the company it took me quite awhile to fully clean the mess. Afterword I got called back to the framing counter for a custom order. I completed the order with a red face as I smelled of feces and then after I asked my manager for permission to go home and shower/change before closing. She said "NO we're understaffed tonight" I pleaded my case as I felt it was inhumane to have me working while smelling like another humans feces. I asked again.. and then again rejected by "Liz". At that point I decided to quit .. I never planned on doing this until such an extreme circumstance. But get this, I went to HR and told them what happened. Just weeks later she was awarded the Store Manager position at Avon. Please be aware of the leadership at this company

This shop has some of the friendliest staff I've met in a fabric store. (And that's saying…read moresomething!). They also have a large selection of cotton for quilts, arranged in a way that is easy to navigate. Plus they sell and support multiple sewing machine brands which I imagine makes comparison shopping easier. When you visit, don't miss the clearance area.

The staff is so friendly and helpful at quilt quarters! Like other small businesses, they are…read morenavigating to do business while keeping everyone safe. I was pleased when they took my call and were friendly to let me know their new procedures for customers. At this point in time, they are limiting occupancy to 3 customers at a time. They also offer pick up orders and they will deliver if you need delivery. The store is well stocked and that is an understatement. They have a vast selection of gorgeous fabrics mostly cottons for making quilts. Examples of quilts decorate the store. They have supplies, a line of high end sewing machines, and quilting kits. Shelves were stocked with all sorts of sewing goodies. They have an abundance of holiday and specialty fabrics. In the side room was an assortment of sale fabrics. Prices were not bad running about $12 per yards for 100 percent cotton. There were quilting kits for about $100 that included the fabric. While I was in the store, they spent time helping other customers and answering their question. They are knowledgeable and passionate about sewing and quilting. The store is located in a strip mall across from Kohl's. There is ample parking. I'll be a regular. Just coming in is inspiring!

OhMyGarsh how have I NOT reviewed my happy place yet? Let's remedy that!…read more Full disclosure, I taught myself to quilt at the start of the pandemic and having a degree in memory piece quilting from YouTubeUniversity is where I got my humble start. I then branched out and dipped my toe in to the vast quilting world and quickly discovered my love of bright colors, modern fabrics, fun patterns, quilt kits, and notions...and Crimson Tate has ALL of these things - and MORE! To say it is like my own personal Disney World would be an understatement - and if you get to see the Crimson Tate mascot (Heather herself) during your visit, your dreams DO indeed come true! Granted, the rest of the staff at Crimson Tate is ALSO amazing and lovely and a perfect kind of special so you are in for a treat regardless. But back to my review. Some may say the space is small - I say it is perfectly cozy with SO much goodness packed in to every corner. Pre-curated bundles and kits to take the guess work out? You betcha! Yardage on bolts? GOT 'EM! Fat Quarters in suitcases? CUTE! Scraps in bags tucked away in the corner armoire? YES! Needlepoint? THAT TOO! Tula, Charley Harper, Anna Maria, Ruby Star, Kaffe, even up-and-coming cool designers - allll the good stuff can be found here. Can't find what you need? Ask the staff! They are more than happy to help and they have given me amazing suggestions on several occasions. They even put up with me when I need a random CT hit and go in to just browse. Located on Mass Ave just across from Bottleworks / The Garage - you can find street parking out front or in the parking garage catty-corner from Crimson Tate. Go visit! Tell them I sent ya!

I do not know how to sew very well but my daughter wanted hand made napkins for a gift. The staff…read morewas super helpful and patient and made me feel like I could sew anything! The store is full of inspirational quilts and ideas!! So many beautiful fabrics and patterns!!!! I am motivated to become a better seamstress just to be able to buy the darling fabrics!!!