High quality sewing and quilting store that is much bigger than it appears on the outside. The layout is nice and open, with fabrics at a height that is easy to browse and navigate. Its spaciousness and level flooring makes it possible for those with wheelchairs and walkers to have equal access around the store.
All of the fabrics I looked at were of high quality, with crisp designs rather than the typical "fuzzy" edges seen on lesser prints at certain chain stores. This lets me know that quilts and crafts made from these will retain their quality much longer.
The prices were reasonable, and easily predicted based on the material and pattern complexity. For example, mink with a woodlands print was twice as much as plain cotton. I was also surprised to find a good balance of classic and modern designs, many of which would make for some rather intriguing quilts.
Lastly, there are a handful of larger antiques that are functional displays. It gives the store a subtle down-to-earth feel that goes nicely with the wonderful murals on the outside of the building.
Overall, the atmosphere is very inspiring and supportive of the quilting craft. It's clear that the owners and staff know what they're talking about, and it feels more like a quilting community space rather than just a supply store. Although I'm not a quilter and was there for a different craft, if I ever want higher quality fabrics, I...
Read moreSuch a wonderful shop! Not only do they carry all of the latest (and most beautiful) fabrics, but they have the friendliest, most patient and helpful team ever! I'm a hardcore, just get 'er done shopper, but my 85 year old mother is another story. We stopped in 3 times while visiting from out of town and every time we stopped in (with different people working) everyone was soooo kind and patient with my mom (which, NGL, I am not) I cannot say enough positive things...
Read moreI had been looking for 5 cont yards of a particular colorway of Tilda fabric .After scouring the net , was about to give up when I found it at a Stich In Time!
Paced my Order Sat afternoon-- today is Monday &it was sitting in my mailbox!!
BTW ..I live in SC--- I have NEVER had a package from the west coast arrive so quickly, packaged well & a free pattern was included.(I don't even get that from my LQS). DEF reccomend & would not hesitate to shop A Stitch in Time...
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