When I started sewing in 2011, I knew nothing about fabric. I thought what I found at my big box fabric store was it. And then when I started quilting in 2015 my eyes were opened, and I was introduced to the beautiful world of quilting cotton. Names like Kona Cotton, Cotton + Steel, Camelot Fabrics, Art Gallery Fabrics, RJR Fabrics; the wonderful list goes on and I was spell bound. Connecting with quilters and perusing Instagram allowed me to educate myself on the gorgeous collections beckoning me to create with them.
The challenge was finding said fabric.
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Every time I went on the hunt for some textile goodies, I was always disappointed by the selection I found. Even if I found a fabric line I was looking for, often times they didn’t carry the entire collection. Gah!
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Every time I went on the hunt for some textile goodies, I was always disappointed by the selection I found. Even if I found a fabric line I was looking for, often times they didn’t carry the entire collection. Gah!
Only through hours of scouring the internet and chatting
with quilty friends have I started to find the prettiness I so wanted to play
with.
I’ve been working on a How to Quilt Series for you and you
can’t really get far without a key component – fabric!
Since shopping for fabric can be a little daunting. Or, if
you live in Montreal, it can be very daunting.
There are so many lines of fabric that are not available in
any of the local fabrics shops. And we have several, just not ones that carry
the type of quilting cotton I gravitate towards. And, more often then not, most
quilt shops don’t carry the full range so you’re still forced to purchase from
multiple places to get the fabrics needed for a project.
If you live in the US, then count your lucky quilty stars
that you live in the mecca of quilter’s heaven.
For the rest of us poor souls, here’s a list of mainly online fabric stores to help you get your fabric fix.
For the rest of us poor souls, here’s a list of mainly online fabric stores to help you get your fabric fix.
NOTE - This list was last updated on May 28, 2019
Canadian Based
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Bibs & Boots Apparel & Fabric - located in Dinsmore, Saskatchewan – if you’re on the hunt for childrens’ prints this is a great option. Modern with a touch of whimsy!
Birdie & Dot Fabrics – located in Edmonton, Alberta – carries some seriously
gorgeous modern prints from Alison Glass, Heather Ross, Giucy Giuce and Tula
Pink.
Clinton Modern Creative – located in Saskatchewan, Canada – they carry a good selection of Cotton +
Steel, Art Gallery Fabrics, Moda, etc.
Club Tissus – located in Montreal, Canada – a large fabric store with a few locations in and around Montreal. They have a great selection of Kona Cotton and I’ve scored some amazing Art Gallery and Camelot Fabrics finds there. If you plan to go regularly, sign up for their membership program.
Dailylike Canada - located in Toronto, Canada – they cater to both sewers and quilters, so they have a good mix of fabrics to choose from – including some organic cottons and linens.
Dinkydoo – located in Meadows, BC – has a large selection to choose from. Plus, they
carry bolts of batting! I was just disappointed with their lack of response
from their customer service team when I reached out with a question. But, so
many of you have reached out to say great things about Dinkydoo, so I plan on
trying again!
Effiloché – local fabric store in Montreal, Canada. It’s quaint, but not conveniently located (at least for me), has limited opening hours and tends to be expensive. They carry some beautiful prints!
Fabric Crush – located in Richmond, Ontario – a small shop that carries Adorn It, Art
Gallery Fabrics, Dashwood Studios, Riley Blake, etc. and also offers lots of
classes.
My Fabric Spot – this was one of my faves and they sadly closed in 2017. That was a crushing day when I got the news. This was one of the first Canadian online purchases I made and the Dear Stella fabrics I picked up were featured in my very first quilt - memories!
My Fabric Spot – this was one of my faves and they sadly closed in 2017. That was a crushing day when I got the news. This was one of the first Canadian online purchases I made and the Dear Stella fabrics I picked up were featured in my very first quilt - memories!
Fabric Spark - located in Toronto, Canada – Daryl has a great selection that keeps growing and she ships pretty quickly too! This is one of my go-to places 😉
Flare Fabrics – located in Maberly, Ontario –has SO much to offer! I found lots of Japanese brands, including Kokka, Lecien, Sevenberry of Japan and even some STOF of Denmark!
Island Sewing – located in Cambell River, BC – this cute shop has quite a bit to offer for
both the modern and traditional quilter.
Mad About Patchwork – located near Ottawa, Canada – I’ve raved about MAP before and they are still one of my fave shops. They have a great selection of Kona Cotton and Essex Linen. And Pam’s customer service is top notch!
Modern Bee - located in Virgil, Ontario – this is one shop I’d really love to pop in and
visit. Sadly, as of 2019, they’re only online. That’s ok, when they’ve got lots
of fun designer prints, such as Tilda, Liberty of London and Lotta Jansdotter
to pick up!
Needle Crafts + Studio – located in Beausejour, Manitoba – this is a shop after my own colourful
heart! And they even carry FIGO!
Oh Look, Fabric! – located in Milton, Ontario – Modern shop that also offers workshops. Carries
some really fun prints from Andover, Camelot Fabrics and FreeSpirit – to name a
few.
Patch Halifax - located in Halifax, Nova Scotia – every time I visited their site (and will
most definitely be visiting next time I’m in Halifax) they had me drooling over
their Nani Iro collection.
Pins and Needles Fabrics - located in Victoria, BC – they have some super cute fabrics (Birch Organic Fabrics,
Liberty, Ruby Star Society) and some adorable sewing patterns (Colette, Oliver
+ S, Tilly and the Buttons) to choose from.
Purple Katz Quilting - located in Rimbey, Alberta – has all the current modern designer prints you
see on Instagram: Alison Glass, Giucy Giuce, Jennifer Sampou, Libs Elliot, Tula
Pink – need I say more?
Seam Allowance Fabrics - located
in Lake Country, BC – I’m always tempted by the gorgeous fabric bundles Olivia
posts on Instagram.
If you’re not already following along,
you’re missing out on lots of textile inspiration!
Sew Sisters Quilt Shop – located in Toronto, Canada – they’ve got a wide selection of Kaffe Fasset fabrics along a wide selection of Kona Cotton, plus lots of pre-cuts to choose from.
Simplifi Fabrics - located in Irokoi, Canada – their focus is organic fabrics – knits, wovens and fleece – you name it, they’ve got it!
Stacked Fabric Company – located in SK, Canada – they curate they cutest fabric bundles. I love following their account on Instagram, it’s always full of inspiration.
Stitch and Bobbin – located in North Vancouver, BC – I love
when an online shop makes it easy for me to find everything I need. Lots of
ways to shop, but I particularly liked shopping by designer collection. I even
found my quilty friend Tamara Kate’s latest collection!
Studio 39 Fabrics – located in Lethbridge, Alberta – they have an incredible selection of Kona Cotton
that I just adore perusing! Plus, they ship nice and fast!
Tangled Blossoms Design – located in Bridgetown, NS – if you love Tula, then this is YOUR place to be!
The Workroom – located in Toronto, Ontario – I’ve been wanting to visit this gorgeous shop for
years now! I’m always finding beautiful fabrics and fun notions to buy online, I
can just imagine how much trouble I would get in being there and feeling all
the pretties!
Thread Count Fabrics - located in Manitoba, Canada – great selection of Art Gallery Fabrics. And this is where I found my Rifle Paper and Co. backing I needed for my Sewcial Bee Sampler quilt – I will forever be grateful to Hanna just for that 😉
Trapunto – located in Edmonton, Alberta – has lots of modern prints to choose from and
an epic stash of embroidery threads and supplies if that’s your jam.
Troll Brothers Quilt Designs - located in Cobble Hill, BC – they stock
lots of modern prints, have a ton of quilting rulers and even have Juki’s
available to purchase!
Weave & Woven – located in Dunda, Ontario – is definitely
a place I would like to visit next time I’m near. They have a gorgeous selection
of Cloud9 Fabrics, Dashwood Studios and Nani Iro, along with the other usual suspects!
USA Based
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Connecting Threads – located in Columbus, Ohio – they carry their own brand of quilting cotton solids. They have a great selection of colours that I would love to check out soon!
Bluprint (previously Craftsy) – located in USA – I keep wanting to buy from Bluprint, but
I’m scared. A local quilty friend mentioned getting dinged with a bunch of
custom charges and I really dislike that unexpected surprise. So, I’ve been a
little gun shy, but they have an amazing selection of fabric and tools to
choose from that I’m seriously tempted!
Cottoneer – located in California – Andrea has a way with styling that makes me want ALL
of her fabric bundles. Lots of goodies to check out here.
Etsy – located in Brooklyn, NY – I have bought fabric on Etsy many a time with great success. I also like knowing I’m supporting a small business.
Ev Quilts & Co. – located in USA – I love how personal
this shop is! Lots of modern prints to choose from, plus quilts to buy too!
Fabric.com – located in Kennesaw, GA – they have a huge selection of fabrics to choose from. Interior décor, fashion and quilting cottons are just a few of the categories to choose from. I know so many people who have had great success with their orders, but I’ve had some cutting issues with them in the past. So, they’re not at the top of my list, but, dang it, they have a good selection! I should give them another go as I have heard really good things from other makers. Soon, no doubt 😉
Fabric Bubb - located in Seattle, WA – they carry an amazing line-up of fabric designers: Bonnie Christine, Me + You, Sara Lawson, etc.

Hawthorne Threads – located in upstate Read Hook, NY – they have an amazing selection of designer
fabrics, plus they design their own private label collections. I have had a great
experience with them and love their selection of fabric. Plus, I didn’t get
dinged with custom charges – bonus!
Organic Fabric Company – located in San Diego, CA – if organic fabrics are your jam, then you'll want to check-out the huge selection they have.
Pink Castle Fabrics – located in Ann Arbor, MI – not only do they carry all the modern fabrics you love, but
they also host Glamp Stitchalot, which I would just love to attend. Still dreaming 😉
Purl Soho - located in NYC, NY – Purl Soho is one of the first US places I ever purchased from when I first started sourcing fabric. They had beautiful bundles that I just wasn’t finding anywhere else. I was in heaven! Their linens are also another of my favourites. Plus, they have some of the cutest notions out there. Check ‘em out!

Purl Soho - located in NYC, NY – Purl Soho is one of the first US places I ever purchased from when I first started sourcing fabric. They had beautiful bundles that I just wasn’t finding anywhere else. I was in heaven! Their linens are also another of my favourites. Plus, they have some of the cutest notions out there. Check ‘em out!
Smith’s General Store – located in Maine, USA – is run by the lovely Dash who is also an amazing quilt
pattern designer. From fabric, to notions and lots of other home goodies, this
shop is sure to please!
Spoonflower – located in Durham, NC – this is a great resource to find indie fabric designers or try your own hand a pattern design 😉
Stash Fabrics – located in Cumming, GA – every time I load their site I just want to buy ALL the fabric! They carry the entire Kona Cotton collection, they have all the designers I love and they have a nifty design wall too. What more can you ask for?!
Westwood Acres - located in Santa Rosa, CA – if fat quarter bundles are your jam, then you’ll want to check Westwood Acres out. Amanda curates some of the most unique bundles out there. And they have a Liberty club that I’m seriously tempted to join. They also have yardage, in case you were wondering 😉 Too many designers to list and new ones added every time I visit. Definitely worth a visit.
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Clair’s Fabrics - another online fabric store dedicated to provided textiles for us modern
quilters.

Ministry of Fabric - carries a lot of the big names along with a few less known (at least in these parts 😉) Daiwabo, Sevenberry Fabrics, and Yuwa.
Polka Dot Tea – located in Australia – they focus on modern fabrics from designers such as
Carolyn Friedlander, Lizzy House, Tula Pink, as well as, prints from Japan.


Two Blue Birdies – located in Australia – I have been eyeing this shop ever since I heard about them in Gnome Angel’s newsletter (which, BTW, is awesome!). They have a great selection of modern fabrics and notions. And I love how easy their site is to navigate.
Utopian Threads – located in Australia – lots of faves, including: Michael Miller Fabrics, Camelot Fabrics, Art Gallery Fabrics and the fun list goes on!
Special shout-out to Ange from A Little Patchwork for her help with some of the International hot spots 😉
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This is by no means an exhaustive list.
Small Businesses
I know some of you run your own small business, in which
case you may want to consider buying wholesale. There are a couple of providers
here in Canada that you might want to look into, including:
JN Harper - based in Montreal is also a family owned business that started off in men’s suiting,
but have since expanded to include women’s apparel and quilting fabrics. They’re
opening order is $1,500 and you must be a retailer or wholesaler to qualify. If
you’re interested, you can apply here.
N. Jefferson Ltd. – they’re based in Vancouver and are a family owned wholesale supplier of knitting,
sewing, quilting and crafting supplies. They have a minimum order requirement
of $300 with an annual minimum spend of $1,200 (pre-tax and pre-shipping) to maintain an account.
If you need a larger quantity of fabrics and supplies, this is a great option!
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These are the shops I’ve either personally purchased from, had recommended to me, or spend time perusing their beautiful selection with the intention of buying one day.
Keep track of all these fabric shops with the free list!
I would love to hear where your favourite shop to buy fabric is (whether listed above or not). We can all use another quilting cotton resource in our tool box, right?!
Happy fabric shopping!
xo
Shannon
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I'm Canadian and from BC.
ReplyDeleteWhat about dinkydoo in BC? https://www.dinkydoo.com/
I also like studio39 in Alberta https://www.studio39fabrics.com/
Quincy's in Alberta https://www.quincysquilting.com/
Thank you for these suggestions, Laura! I tried ordering from Dinkydoo, but I never heard back from them. Sounds like you've had good experiences with them though. I haven't heard of the other two and will be sure to check them out! Thanks again!
DeleteI've ordered from fabric.com a few times and NEVER again... every order I've had from them has been cut poorly (in some cases shorting me as much as 12 inches of fabric!) and their customer service has been horrible. I've given them multiple chances and they've disappointed me every time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your feedback. I'm sorry you've had bad experiences with fabric.com too, Stephanie.
DeleteI find a lot of things I like from Missouri Star Quilt Company, especially Kona cottons. I've not been happy with the quality of fabrics from Connecting Threads, though for the price I've made a lot of charity quilts. Etsy is a lot of individual sellers, as I understand it, and I've had great success using it recently to find some hard-to-find fabrics from Art Gellery.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your suggestion, Elle! I can't believe I forgot Missouri Star Quilt Company! And I appreciate your feedback on Connecting Threads. Etsy has saved me many times too!
DeleteI love on-line shop Flip Flop Fabric Shop for the UK. The owner is a lovely lady and although smaller, she stocks a selection from the best brands, AGF, Cotton and Steel, Robert Kaufman, Kona and Dashwood and has the best customer service. Likewise Olive and Flo, similar suppliers but different selection of fabrics and great customer service again. I buy mainly from these 2.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Sue! Thanks for sharing some UK based fabric shops. I love supporting small businesses too.
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ReplyDeleteThere is also https://www.bibsandbootsapparelandfabric.com based in Saskatchewan. We carry alot of children's prints and exclusives. Thanks! Enjoy reading your blog!
Thanks for sharing! You've been added to the list ;)
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