sweetana3

Boy if I was planning on buying, I would get to Paducah during quilt week in April. Eleanor Burns has a warehouse of fabric of all kinds and colors for $5 before any of the discounts. Hancocks was $5.98 with another huge selection. Go early in the week for best selection and quietest store.

Marshalls sells some wonderful fabrics. I got some in Paducah and it was gorgeous. I like the Splitter Spatter and Bandana basics almost the best. Good basic cotton goods. I would like to plan a trip there also.

That said, Hancocks has the widest selection. I could easily spend 1/2 a day there checking it all out.

AngeliaNR

I have ordered from Marshall's online and love their quality. Hmmmm, Batesville is only about 200 miles away--even though I HATE driving, it might be worth a trip.

Fabaddict

Love Marshalls. A friend and I usually take a couple trips there per year and really stock up. I would say at least a couple of hours there. Have not been to Paducah yet - maybe next year.

cherrio

I have not been to any of those shops but I do love looking so. . . . at least 2 hours. (if you wander like I do) I heard Padukah is a big store so plan accordingly and have fun! I retired in 06' and wish I had known that I was going to take up sewing as a hobby!

didi

Been to Marshall's, love it. Was there at least 4 hours, every time I go, they have so much to look at and the prices are right. Haven't been to the other places.

rebeljane

I have bought from Marshalls but how I wish I could visit their warehouse, lucky you, make the most of your time there!

rebeljane

I would do that in a heartbeat if I lived that close to their warehouse!

JanP

I'm lucky to live in Arkansas, so we go to Marshall's often. Love the variety, the quality and the prices -- and the friendly staff. Wish you could get there in time to eat at Elizabeth's, which is a few blocks away. To-die-for hot rolls! They're closed on Monday, BTW. The last time we went, I had so much to be cut I was afraid the restaurant would be closed before I could get there. The gal cutting my fabric told me she'd just set my cart aside and finish when I got back from lunch -- very accommodating.

plainjane

"Caryl Beyer Fallert has a shop and open studio in Paducah and don't forget the Quilt Museum and several quilt shops downtown. I would plan on two days at Paducah."

So glad BellaBoo mentioned Caryl Beyer Fallert! She is an amazing quilter and an amazing person! There are other quilt shops worth looking up in the area - but Hancocks being the biggest. The hubster likes the antique stores and the resturants My vote is also at least two days in Paducah!

jdiane318

Marshall's is just the best. It isn't fancy, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. If there is a fabric heaven here on earth, it is Marshall's. They sell Warm and Natural batting and the their prices are very reasonable. My favorite spot are the $1 tables. The $1 tables have fabrics that sometimes either have a big flaw of sorts or something so tiny, that I can't find it for a $1 a yard. The blenders we see for $10+ a yard are $2.99-$3.99 a yard there, too. They have 60" wide fabric as well. We end up a Josie's Steak House on the River, fantastic food.