Dorr Mill Store — Local services in Newport

For a creative person, visiting Dorr Mills is always an adventure. The fabrics are a delight to view and fondle. The colors, the textures, there are so many potential projects. Whether you want to buy wool to sew a garment, or learn about wool applique, rug braiding, or needle punching, all this and more is at your fingertips here. Feel free to bring along non-crafting companions because there is also a selection of ready to wear garments for men and women, not to mention a lovely selection of wool blankets. Amusingly, I have sought out wool fabrics in other states only to discover their source for wool was this very same Dorr Mills. If you are in the area, don't miss out on this...

This is an amazing store! I am not a fabric person or craft person. I went there to help buy some wool for some artisan friends in Oregon. The store is full of amazing beautiful things, from blankets to socks and yards and yards of beautiful material. Every employee I dealt with was very nice and very helpful. I could have stayed another hour...

Dorr is my favorite store on the planet. I have been shopping there for decdes with my mother before me. I have to bring my husband with me so I won't get (too)carried away. I love the fabrics, the models, and the atmosphere. I might go to Dorr to get one item but always take away a big bag full of...