Fabric shopping guides

Four short answers to the questions that come up most.

• Where to Buy Fabric Now That Joann Is Closed

  Joann shut its stores in 2025. Here is what is left: independent fabric shops near you, which chains still cut fabric, and what each is good for.

• What Stores Sell Fabric by the Yard?

  Hobby Lobby and Michaels both still cut fabric, but they carry very different amounts of it. What each stocks, and where independents beat both.

• Fabric Store vs Quilt Shop vs Craft Store: What Is the Difference?

  A quilt shop sells quilting cotton and little else. A fabric store spans apparel to upholstery. A craft store carries fabric as a side line. Which you want, and when.

• How to Tell if a Fabric Shop Is Trade Only

  Some fabric wholesalers sell to anyone, some need a resale certificate, and some will turn you away. How to tell before you drive over.