Kitsie

So sad to report they have announced "After 26 years in business, we are sad to announce that Fabric Depot is shutting its doors Sunday, October 21 at 5:00pm. etc..."

Such a wonderful place to shop, very knowledgeable and friendly staff, great selections, oh, I could go on forever. I'm sure when someone has asked if you know of any fabric stores on Portland, Or. Fabric Depot was one of the first you mentioned.

I grieve with you!

There is a 40% off sale until closing.

Peckish

We knew it was only a matter of time. Their inventory kept shrinking, but there was always some bizarre excuse. They had to do a major repair on the roof, so they were short on cash. They made the aisles larger for ADA reasons (supposedly make it easier for wheelchairs and disabled persons). They did a reset and cut back on some fabrics in order to make room for other fabrics that never appeared. They would never admit they were struggling, even when asked outright.

Very sad, I've been shopping there for years. They had some absolutely gorgeous Italian shirting cotton once, I really wanted to make my husband a dress shirt with it but it was $30 or $35 a yard and it was a little out of my budget at the time. I've regretted that ever since.

Feathers-N-Fur

That is so sad. My family knows that any trip through Portland has to include a trip to Fabric Depot.

kittenquilts

Oh no! I always go there when we are in Portland!

KalamaQuilts

Other than what was given to me, I'd say 90% of my stash came from there. and 50% of my books. Probably my fault they are going out, I quit buying fabric in 2001...

lmanna

The brick and mortar location for Fabric Depot in Portland, OR is closing effective 5PM on October 21st. They are having a 40% off everything sale. I'm still trying to confirm what this means for their website presence - today their website won't return anything as being available for purchase.

I live in the Seattle, WA area and even though I don't go to Portland a lot...every time I do go to Portland I spend lots of money at Fabric Depot. I am trying to determine if it's worth the 3 hour drive for one final shopping trip - I heard their stock is already pretty low....probably been preparing for the closing for some months now.

sewingitalltogether

My sister just called me to tell me the store is so crammed full of people that they should close the doors to more people. She said the lines are 2 hours long. And the lady in front of her had a cart loaded higher than she is tall.

PamelaOry

I’m so sad! I live in the Corvallis area and we just lost a well established local store, now this... I’ve only been there a handful of times as I’m a new quilter but I love that store!

madamekelly

On October 21 st, at 5:00 pm, all Fabric Depot locations will be closing for good. Get your bargains while you can. It is like loosing an old friend.

https://www.fabricdepot.com/ For the full story.

quiltingcandy

That's too bad. I was never able to visit the stores but did shop on-line.