Kapaia Stitchery

Beautiful selection of fabrics as well as nicely crafted gift items. Worth the stop if you would like to take home either. Hope to visit this island and this shop again when I have a bit more time.

Love this place. My husband gets a hand made shirt every time we come here. I could buy lots of fabric but restrain myself. The people are great and very friendly.

Amazing Hawaiian print and Batik fabrics!

This is a must-​do when we visit Kauai, right up there with snorkeling at Tunnels. Huge selection of fabric on rolls, from classic-​kitsch Hawaiian shirt designs to bark cloth to intricate Asian-​themed fabrics for half what they cost on the mainland, most around $ 7. (That’s if you can find them back home!) This trip I found a half-​dozen indigo fabrics that I’ll make into quilts. There are also hundreds of quilt fabrics on bolts, as well as locally-​made accessories like luggage tags, custom Aloha shirts and Hawaiian quilting kits and patterns. I love, love, love this store and I want to buy pretty much everything.

wouldn’t it be nice if just once a sales clerk acknowledged my presence? I finally had to interrupt their conversation about what they were ordering for lunch.

Nice store but an unfriendly staff. Much nicer lady at WalMart’s fabric, and $ 5.47 a yard is good since it’s for crafting and not quilting.

I can get into a lot of trouble in this store on my future visits to Kauai. I am kind of glad that my husband did not take me here till the end of my trip. If you like to sew, this is the place for you. Keep room in your bags for the stuff you will buy here. They have a ton of Hawaiian and Asian inspired fabrics. Hawaiian Quilting kits, patterns, cross stitch patterns, and fat quarters of assorted fabrics that will make you dizzy as you go through them. I will be back on my next trip to Kauai for sure!

This store is wonderful! Exactly what you would want to see in a fabric store in paradise! Not only is there plenty of fabrics to choose from, but you also see little handcrafted turtles scattered around the store! — My wife is quite fond of these little guys! The people here are simply amazing and very friendly and willing to help you with what you need! Stop in here and enjoy!

Great place for fabric: even though I don’t stitch or quilt I was still amazed by the fabric selection and almost bought fabric anyway.
Pretty fun selection of local goods, including some adorable (hipster) tea towels from cane haul goods.

This place is FANTASTIC… I am not a quilter but do sew. I have been wanting a Hawaiian quilt for years. Went into this store not expecting much, and boy I was so surprised. Not only did we find a wonderful quilt for our bed, but also walked out buying a good supply of fabric. My husband was even impressed and bought a couple of yards of fabric so I can make flags for our gazebo. I can’t say enough good things about the shop. The prices on for the fabric was extremely reasonable and the selection of fabric, the best I’ve seen in years.
The employees were nice, helpful and knowledgeable. I could spend hours in tis place and will be going there again the next time we are in Kauai. Or will be calling them when I need fabric for a sewing project.
Thank you Kapaia Stitchery, my husband and I had a great time visiting your store.

I am not a quilter, but browsing through Kapaia Stitchery makes me want to quilt. They have so many fun and colorful prints, and lots of quilting square sets sorted by color.
I bought 3.5 yards each of two different Hawaiian print bolts to bring back as a gift for a friend who loves to sew. The Hawaiian print bolts are 60″, and are only available in Hawaii. This is 33% longer than the typical bolt width of 45″, which means you can get more pieces from a yard. This bolt width can also make certain projects much easier. I paid $ 6.32 per yard for the prints I bought. This was a very reasonable price, considering the insane markup on most other things of quality on the islands.
The über-​helpful clerk said that all of the fabric they carry is 100% cotton.
If you are visiting Kauai, I highly recommend bringing back some fabric as gifts for the quilters/​seamstresses among your friends!

Very cool place which we saw on our way from Kapaa to Koloa, and resolved to check out before we left. Lovely quilts and fabrics, very inspiring, and a *lot* less expensive than in Waikiki.

This is an outstanding store for anyone who quilts. They have pillow and quilt patterns as well as full «kits» to make quilts. It is also a good place for really nice «Hawaiian» fabric for shirts. The discount fabric store in Lihue has a bigger selection but not nearly the print quality of the Stichery’s fabrics.

I can sew a button and put quilts on my bed, but that is the extent of my imaginary needle skills. Having disclosed that sad truth, I went to this store with my pal, an awesome quilter. What a feast for the eyes! Beautiful fabrics, gifts and everything a quilter could need or want.
I was looking at some merchandise and asked the purpose of this tubular item. It was for your seat belt so it won’t cut into your neck. Well, I needed one and was so glad I asked! Now, when riding around in my car, I’ll be sporting a nice, quilty, cozy neck protector which will remind me of our trip to Kauai evertime I get in the car. It’s one of those small inexpensive souvenirs you are so glad you purchased!

QUILTER’S PARADISE IN PARADISE
Oh my gosh… I could have spent hours and lots of $$$ in this place. Tons and tons of batiks, Japanese and Hawaiian prints. Lots of great kits and finished quilts on display.
I’m not usually a kit person, but I purchased a Sashiko and appliqué kit designed by Sylvia Pippen. Her designs are so simple, but elegant and unusual.
Prices are a little high ($ 3.75 for the least expensive fat quarter), but if this type of fabrics are your style, you’ll be in paradise.

What a cute little hidden gem! I’m not into sewing, more of a knitter but I had to check this place out. Keep your eye for this place, it’s easy to miss but right off the Wai Lua Falls turn off.
This place has a large variety of beautiful hawaiian fabrics and patterns. The staff was very nice and helpful. They also have a nice selection of handmade crafts, art work, designs and even a few t-​shirts.

I had looked for Hawaiian fabrics on the mainland and was put off by the excessive per yard prices. A client told me about Kapaia Stitchery and what a treasure! We found a rich upholstery fabric for almost ½ what the Mainland stores were charging. The wonderful ladies there were more than helpful and a true delight.
And if you don’t see what you want, they will work with you to help find it!
Lots of quilting items, bolts of fabric, accessories and cool items for sale… like the quilted baked potato cooker.
My hubby isn’t into this «stuff»…he was impressed and we spent an hour there. :)

GREAT place for fabric fiends of all sorts. I am a beginning quilter and was completely overwhelmed by the range of fabrics there. They also sell kits and patterns for all sorts of Hawaiian fabric arts and even some Japanese fabrics and associated arts.
Yes! Go!

Wow!
I do not sew. I do not quilt. These facts did not obstruct me from being blown away by the amazing array of fabrics and needle craft products offered at Kapaia Stitchery.
Best quality Hawaiian quilts, shirts, authentic gifts, classes, exclusive patterns and custom work of every description can be had here at reasonable prices. All products and services served up with ample aloha.

A real piece of Hawai’i!
The Kapai’a Stitchery has been a part of Kaua’i life for over 35 years. The owner, Julie Yukimura opened the store back in the ‘70s and business boomed. Over the years, Julie used to shop to express her two passions: quilting and teaching. The store quickly became a hub of hand-​crafted quilts on Kaua’i and other islands. Julie taught others the art of Hawaiian and traditional quilting. She nurtured the spark in anyone who showed interest and was always there for advice. Many local quilters showcased their best work in the shops windows and walls over the years, many award winning designs could be seen hanging from the rafters. Julie, herself was a kind, friendly, amazing woman who always greeted guests to her shop with a smile and sense of aloha. Tragically, Julie passed away late 2007. Her family, devastated by the loss, decided to keep the shop open.
Kapai’a Stitchery sits on the highway, just outside downtown Lihu’e, on the way to Kapa’a. Upon entering you will note that along with thousands of rolls of domestic and imported batique prints, you will also see handmade Hawaiian shirts and crafts, kimono from Japan, needlepoint, and Hawaiian children’s books. The rafters are hung with various quilts made by local artisans (mostly not for sale, just for viewing pleasure). Stop by sometime when you visit the island, even if you don’t quilt, to view the fabrics, and feel the true spirit of Aloha!