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Old 03-16-2011, 11:17 AM
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Fabric Depot is huge..1 1/2 acres...

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Established in 1992 by Tony and Marie Bosboom, Fabric Depot is the largest fabric store in America and is located in Portland, Oregon. As former owners of the Fabricland ...
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Fabric Depot is the largest fabric store in the nation, with over 1.5 acres of fabric. We have a huge selection of quilting fabric, sewing accessories, home decorating ...
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They are the makers of Amy Butler fabrics. Also Fabric Depot in Portland, OR is the largest fabric store in America. Thanks ChaCha! Answered - 41 days ...
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Old 03-16-2011, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ginnie6
mary jo's website says 32,000 sq ft and 30 employees on the floor at any time! It is huge!
Yeah, but that's more than just quilting fabric.
Velvet, bridal stuff, silks, wools, sewing patterns,etc.
So that would be unfair to compare it to an LQS.

The place is a dump, but that's how she manages to keep those prices low. Think 1960's supermarket - fake wood paneling, cracked tile/linoleum floor. Formica counter tops. It's clean but has not been updated since ...ever. :-)

And when I was there it was the only remaining store from a mall that was being torn down.

But it's a blast of an experience. Very, very, very helpful employees. Very!!
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Originally Posted by ginnie6
mary jo's website says 32,000 sq ft and 30 employees on the floor at any time! It is huge!
But it's not all quilting fabrics. Mary Jo's has all types of fabrics and supplies.
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Old 03-16-2011, 12:57 PM
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mary jo's website says 32,000 sq ft and 30 employees on the floor at any time! It is huge!

well since Fabric Depot is 1 1/2 acres...
beats out the others at 65,340 sq. feet...lol
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Originally Posted by sandybeach
I'll put up M&L Fabrics in Buena Park, CA against any of them. I think they converted a grocery store to a fabric shop. It is a 3.5 hour drive from my house, but I am planning a trip there this summer. You can read about it here:
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Wow Stunning place. Never thought anywhere like this existed. So much fabric.

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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Keepsake claims over 10,000 bolts, but Rosie's Calico Cupboard in San Diego, CA claims over 18,000.
This is the largest one I have ever been to, I think I was there for 6 hours, while my husband was in a seminar. I was in heaven!!
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I have heard there is a 5 or 6 story fabric place in San Francisco...but never got there when I was in the area.
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Oh, that would be entirely too many choices!!
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Originally Posted by ginnie6
mary jo's website says 32,000 sq ft and 30 employees on the floor at any time! It is huge!
In 16 days I will be at Mary Jo's. I am so excited. :D :D :D
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Originally Posted by dreamer2009
I have heard there is a 5 or 6 story fabric place in San Francisco...but never got there when I was in the area.
I have a Russian friend that goes there once year, and buys bolts and bolts of fabric....she and her family make all of their own clothing, draperies, etc. etc. But she doesn't quilt! She says they have great prices.
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