Originally Posted by aneternalpoet
Even though I can't buy anything , I just was wondering if anyone in the Portland, Oregon area has been to the Fabric Depot, and knows anything about their prices of fabric? I will be in that area in a few days to help make my moms holiday easier ( we lost my step dad 2 months ago ), so I was hoping to finally go to the FD and see what all the hype is about that huge store... Anyone know anything about it? is it as awesome as I have heard, or is that a little hyped up?
I was just there on Sunday afternoon. I go there at least twice a month. Their prices are pretty comparable to any other really good quilt shop, maybe better. They have an incredible collection of fabrics. Whatever you fancy, I am sure you'd find it there.
They have a lot of sales - 20/30/35/40 percent offs everything and that can mean notions as well. They also have a terrific notions department and pattern dept. They sell all the new cuts of fabric like charms, layer cakes, etc., and they have a pretty good selection of these as well.
I don't think you'd be disappointed if you decide to spend a few hours there. It's a pretty big store and they have a tremendous selection. I hope you do go there, you'll enjoy yourself.
I forgot to add, I've ordered from them via phone and I internet. They have good service. I've ordered bolts of fabric to make flannel blankets for the children's hospital here. I got forty percent off the bolt price. ANd the quality was first rate.