That $1.99 Fabric Store

It’s a quirky place, but even at the new $ 2.99 price it’s a deal.
If you go in looking for something specific you could be disappointed. Better to go in with an open mind and let the fabrics «speak» to you. I tend to think of it as a fabric rummage sale, not because it’s messy (it isn’t) but because you never know what you’ll find.
There is a wall of cottons suitable for quilting. Some days the selection is better than others. You won’t find chi-​chi Moda or Kaffee Fasset here, but you can still find some real gems. Be sure to get all you need of the yardage you buy as you may never see it again.
The back wall is mostly home dec and upholstery fabric. Trims by the yard are a good deal at 2.99, many would ordinarily be $ 5 or more
If you have time and can just let your imagination flow, this place is a treasure.

Hours on Unilocal and Facebook say they are open 10am-5:45pm Mon-​Sat. I drove half an hour today to the store and arrived at 11:20am and they were closed. The hours on the door say they are open 10am-5:45pm, and there was no sign indicating the reason why they were closed. Very unprofessional. Will not be visiting again, not worth it since it looks like I’m not the only one this has happened to. At $ 3/​yard I can get that price at JoAnns with their constant sales & coupons, and with a much better selection and consistent hours of operation.

First of all its $ 2.99 now. Selection is alright. Probably won’t go there again. I asked if they had a specific brand of batting and they said no but instead of offering me another brand she just walked away. When I paid I mentioned this was my first time making a bag and mentioned again that I needed batting and the old bat gave me a look of disgust and walked away and had some other girl ring out my fabric. Not a professionally run business. 3 stars because of cheap prices. But rude staff.

As a cosplayer, this place is a god-​send.
There’s nothing like getting 7 yards of velvet for only $ 14. Normally this much velvet would run me close to $ 50-​$ 70(without coupons).
So yeah, like everyone else is saying, this place is not like Jo-​Anns where you can just walk in and get what you want and walk out. They have different things whenever I go there so it’s more of a surprise to what you can find.
I found many, many gems in the 3 months I have lived in this area so for me it’s worth it. I also have the patience to wait until they get something in I can use for a cosplay.
Now, I will say up front, you need to have some sort of sewing knowledge going in. You need to know what you are looking for and what fabric types to use and whatnot. But yeah, other than that, this place is nice.
It does get cold in the winter though just as a heads up.
Also by January 2^nd, the prices will be going up to $ 2.99 a yard so stock up on things while it is cheaper!

The fabric is fine and the selection is fine. What needs improving is their customer service. They DO NOT answer the phone and they lock the door at 5:35 to keep new customers from coming in. It feels as though the store is for the convenience of the clerks — and when convenient, they’ll sell fabric.

I stopped in this store for the first time on a recent trip. All the fabric really is $ 1.99 a yard. They have a wall filled with 100% cotton fabrics. Mainly prints with some made in India Batiks. (I was really surprised to see the batiks).
There are multiples of the same bolts of fabric, so in reality it’s not as many choices as it looks like. There were a couple of fabrics that
I really liked and only saw one bolt of out. I asked if they had more in the back and they said no, that what you see is what they have.
The fabric comes on 8 yard bolts and some are still shrink wrapped and you can just buy the entire bolt still shrink wrapped. They also had other fabrics that looked like upholstery/​curtain/​clothing fabrics. I didn’t look too closely at those but they seemed O.K. If you are fussy or need something specific then don’t go here. If you love fabric and are open to what patterns you will use then go go go! $ 1.99 a yard is amazing.
They have a wall of notions and trims which I thought weren’t such great deals.
The staff that I talked to were all nice and had no problem when I asked if I could open a sealed batik bolt to look at the pattern. I ended up not taking it and they were fine with that too.
There is no public bathroom so make sure you visit a restroom before your visit. Why is it that you don’t need a restroom until you see a sign saying that there isn’t a public one?
They take cash, credit and debit cards. I’m not sure about checks.

If you are a quilter or cotton crafter and like bright colors, this is so worth a stop. Very convenient location near the intersection of 290 and the MA pike. I agree with the other reviews, this is for bargain hunters, and I found many great colors for backing projects and for quilting. In one case I got 8 yds for $ 16, when I had paid $ 19.99 for a yard of fabric somewhere else! Check it out,

I love this place!!! I wish I had found it sooner, but found it only after 3 years of living in this area. Can you beat 1.99/yd on good quality fabrics? I think not! Yes, I do agree that you need to go there with no expectations of what to find, and you’ll find the best deals. If you go there with a specific fabric/​pattern/​material in mind, you may be disappointed, unless you’re looking for cotton. They always have lots of great, super soft 100% cotton. One thing though, go on a Monday. That seems to be the day they re-​stock. by Saturday and Sunday, the selection can be limited, and pickings are slim, but, hey, ya never know!
As for the ladies that work there, I’ve always found them to be pretty nice. They are up there in «seniority», but they really seem to know their stuff, and they’re not super stingy when it comes to cuts (I’ve had enough experiences with people who seem to think that if you ask for a yard and a quarter, they will give you EXACTLY a yard and a quarter, not all fabrics are the same!).
Anyhoo, give them a chance, and just go there and check it out. It’s cheap, and every so often, you find a prize!

As everyone else has said, this place is really hit-​or-​miss. Their products range from horrendous sequined spandex to he most elegant upholstery fabrics. Their prices are great to boot!
They tend to have a variety of quilters cottons in at any given time, plus a lot of home décor fabrics. Anything in between is hit-​or-​miss. Don’t come here looking for something specific, just come here with an open mind.
This place is my go-​to for getting cheap fabric for mock-​ups. I typically test patterns and perfect the fit before wasting good fabric on them, and so anything from the $ 1.99 store fits that need well.
While their fabrics are crazy-​cheap their notions are closer to average price.

You can’t beat 1.99 per yard. Contrary to other reviews, I had the most pleasant of experiences here. Don’t expect this to be your full service, «I need help with making a decision», «I need someone to talk to» types of places. If you’re looking for extra attentive coddling staff, go to an uppity overpriced fabric store. this store is exactly what they sell it as.: A 1.99 per yard fabric store.
If you ask, they will help you. when I was here, a gentleman was looking for flannel and not only did the saleswoman point him to the flannel section, but she also helped him select a pattern based on what he was making and for whom.
i was able to pick up a beautiful worsted wool material with a tweed-​like look in pink with flecks of green. It will be beautiful for a skirt. Where else can you find high quality materials for so little? Keep in mind though, that you have to have a good eye and willing to spend the time here. There were plenty of cheaper quality materials that I passed over quickly, including a couple Christmas prints I picked up for holiday gifts.

I have only been here twice but Im already planning a third trip, hopefully Ill remember to check in. I buy fabric here (obviously) for so far, curtains. I do like the styles and the price, most def. They have tons and tons of options and at $ 1.99. Think of the money you are saving !

It’s the TJMaxx of fabric stores. It’s hit or miss; unless you come in looking for nothing in particular it’s usually a miss. The prices are true to the name of the store so if you are just browsing you can find some steals-​of-​a-​deals here.
Their selection is pretty big for a dollar store style fabric shop and the staff is nice. The stock has been a mixed bag every time I’ve gone in but their notions selection is great — that’s usually the reason I head over there since they’re much closer to me than any of the big fabric stores!