I didn't inherit my mom's sewing hands, so anything that needs to be hemmed, zipped or custom-made…read moreusually gets bundled up and taken with me when I visit her. Plus, her trusty Singer workhorse sewing machine always delivers. When Joann's in Kingston, NY shut down, two of the longtime employees put their heads and hearts together and opened Frugal Fabrics on Ulster Avenue. This isn't your typical fabric store- big box or otherwise. What sets Frugal apart is that these ladies accept some fabrics as donations and sell. But don't mistake that for low quality. The fabric selection here is impressive AND affordable. While my home leans neutral with rustic woods, concrete and stone, I love to funktify it with pops of color. I don't sew, but I do love beautiful fabric and walking into Frugal F. felt like heaven. The colors, the heft, the textures- especially the pieces I picked up, were delicious. It's a hidden gem for crafters and quilters- neither of which I am, but I'm so glad I came here- plus these ladies know their stuff. By the way, they offer a point system and get 'oink' ;-) points based on how many yards of fabric were purchased.

I'm so excited about this new place! I spent quite a bit of time in there selecting fabrics, and…read morewas offered a cup of tea on this cold rainy day while I browsed. The prices are great and I found a lot of patterns to be inspired by. I plan to spend the rest of this dreary day planning some projects. It was so nice to chat with the proprietors. I love to support local businesses and I hope that this new place finds lots of success.

Love this place for so many reasons, can't find what you need for a project.. Its here... Love the…read moreselection and items they sell. Plan to spend some time there is so much to see and love......

Fantastic selection, never seen such a HUGE fabric store like. Prices were great and better than I…read moresee at other stores.

Donna is one of those rare people whose competence is off the charts! She made the most beautiful…read morecushion and matching pillows for a windowsill for my husband and me - and was such a generous and patient guide through the whole process. I had never ordered any custom upholstery before, and she made it easy. She also graciously took on multiple rounds of us changing all the details. The end result is gorgeous - it's now a centerpiece of our living room. Update June 2020: We did another terrific project with Donna and her team, upholstering an antique carriage bench with fun fabric I found in Madrid. They did a perfect job, including really thoughtfully centering the pattern in the fabric and putting piping around the edges. The finished piece is transformed and brings us so much joy!

I can't speak highly enough about how this business helped me with a unique and complicated…read moreupholstery project. The finished product is beautiful, and the price was so reasonable. The staff were so helpful and responsive. We would use this company again and again. Excellent, excellent experience.

I love Amelia's Sewing Garden! The colorful walls of fabric are eye candy and they stock wonderful…read moredesigners like Tula Pink, Kaffe Fassett, Melody Miller, Anna Marie Horner, and others! And the staff are the loveliest and always happy to help! 5 stars!

I love this shop! The fabrics they carry are beautiful and their staff is wonderfully helpful!read more

I attended a memoir intensive workshop last week in Spencertown and was able to shoot into Chatham…read moreto visit here. I bought three skeins of Cascade yarn to make a shawl i saw in the shop. There were so many great colors to choose from! I had to make a quick decision because I was short on time. The woman who helped me was so gracious to wind the yard right away and check me out. Two days later I went in again and the back part of the store was abuzz with everyone knitting and laughing together. What a delightful place! This made my experience in upstate New York that much richer. Thank you for the great yarn selection, reasonable prices and warm ambiance.

Excellent selection of yarns and at a very decent price. The store itself is beautifully arranged,…read moremaking it easy to browse. I believe I was speaking to the owner when I visited and she was very polite and helpful.

I was passing by and thought I would see what they had. I was warmly greeted by beautiful fabrics…read moreat a reasonable price.

Love the restored barn location. Excellent selection of patterns and colors. The owners are very…read morehelpful and nice. I spend a lot more money than I expected, (not because they were expensive, I just kept finding more and more fabrics I loved). If you are interested in quilts, there is a lovely exhibit of them.

I had a disappointing experience at Valley Fabrics. I was really looking forward to shopping for…read morenotions and fabric, but I walked out with nothing. I asked about pinking shears, but I couldn't remember the name and I called them zig zag scissors. Apparently this was ridiculous, and they don't have them anyway, and I was directed to shop at Walmart or online. If I wanted to shop at Walmart or online, I wouldn't have gone out of my way to go to a locally owned business.

Valley Fabrics is a beautiful shop for the modern quilter. They sell a wide variety of fabrics…read morefrom top notch designers, along with a great assortment of patterns, tools and accessories. They even sell and service Bernina machines and long arm quilting services. The employees were very friendly without being pushy. I will definitely be returning soon.

Owner was very friendly and helpful. Selection of materials isn't available at other fabric shops…read morethat primarily cater to quilters. Fabrics were reasonably priced. Lovely bridal fabrics as well

A compact store bursting at the seams with fabric, including rich brocades and jacquards, eyelet…read moreand laces in a wide variety of colors, velvet, , satin, denim, and upholstery. Carries standard broadcloth and corduroy as well as fake fur and even neoprene, something I never saw at Joann Fabrics. Owner is very enthusiastic and eager to help, and prices are very reasonable. Do call ahead, as recommended on the website, as this is a one-woman show. Definitely worth a visit!