JOANN Fabric and Craft Closures: Popular Seattle Alternatives

For generations, JOANN Fabric and Craft has been a go-to destination for crafters, quilters, and DIY enthusiasts, offering everything from fabric and sewing notions to home décor supplies. But with store closures happening across the country, many longtime customers are now searching for new places to find high-quality materials and creative inspiration.

If you're one of the many Seattle-area makers impacted by these closures, don’t worry—you still have amazing local alternatives! Independent fabric stores offer unique selections, expert guidance, and a chance to support small businesses while continuing your creative projects.

In this post, we’re highlighting popular local fabric stores in Seattle, so you can continue finding the materials you love while shopping small and supporting the local craft community.

Before we jump into the list of stores for you to visit, we want to encourage any quilters to check out the Ruby Ruler.

Looking through the Ruby Ruler allows you to see and separate your fabrics by light and dark values instead of relying strictly on color. As a result, you'll be able to create "sparkling" scrappy quilts that have depth and dimension.

In addition to being a valuable visual aid, the Ruby Ruler is a perfect 5 inch square ruler that helps you trim up your fabrics and pieced blocks.

Seattle area fabric stores

Stitches Seattle

First in our list is Stitches Seattle. Located on Capitol Hill, this independent and locally- owned store has a diverse selection of fabrics, yarn, and notions, in a neighborhood that lacks options. Their focus is "on interesting and new products and an atmosphere to reflect that attitude." 

Pacific Fabrics

Located in the SODO district, Pacific Fabrics is a 13,000 s.f. warehouse of fabric and notions. They sell all kinds of fabrics and offer sewing classes.

Pacific Fabrics began as a metal and rag recycling company, and still promote recycling through their fabric recycling program. You can drop of certain types of clean, unused fabric for the creation of blankets for those in need.

Wyldwood Creative

Supplying quilting and garment fabric, notions, patterns, and classes for the community, Wyldwood Creative is an inclusive crafting store in the Renton area.

Their mission: "to provide a curated selection of fabric and tools, an inclusive community for makers, and to make crafting more accessible to everyone, no matter their skill level or budget."

If you want to find a place to feel free to be you while being creative, then Wyldwood Creative is your new spot.

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Sticker - Sewing Supplies by Everyday Balloons Print Shop

Online-Only Stores

Splash Fabric

Splash Fabric has a limited amount of laminated (coated) and un-laminated cotton fabrics. These fun designs are available by the yard or roll. You order online and have it shipped or you can pick up in Seattle. Though they don't have a retail location, you can make an appointment to view the fabric in person.

Seattle Fabrics

Outdoor enthusiasts can make their own gear with the help of Seattle Fabrics. This online-only store "specializes in marine and industrial outdoor & recreational fabrics."

Want to make a backpack, canopy cover, or fleece hiking jacket? Shop this store for the fabric and notions to make that dream a reality.

At this time you can not shop the store but they do process will-call orders for pickup.

Two Sisters Eco-Textiles

If you are concerned about the environmental impact of fabric and fashion, then you need to shop at Two Sisters Eco-Textiles.

Run by real-life sisters who care about the people and the planet, they sell apparel, bedding, upholstery and drapery fabrics that are carefully manufactured using the same quality of fibers and same standards as conventional textiles. 

A peak at their website reveals loads of information about their cutting and shipping practices. 

Remnants/Extras/Recycled

Our Fabric Stash

From "vintage to current, scraps to yardage", you can shop Our Fabric Stash in the historic Pike Place Market and find interesting pieces for your next project. You can also consign your extra fabric here if you are clearing out your fabric stash.

This world-famous store gets fabric from all over, with new stashes regularly offered. It's a fun shopping experience where you can also take classes and bring some alterations, while supporting a more eco-friendly future by keeping fabric out of the landfill.

Seattle ReCreative

This is not just a fabric store, but a creative reuse store where you can find yarn, fabric, notions, art supplies, and odds and ends for your creative projects. Seattle ReCreative is providing a great service to the community by accepting items that would otherwise go to the waste stream.

Though this is not an exhaustive list, JOANN's shoppers can rest assured that there are options for your crafting needs in the Seattle area. Be sure to stop by or shop online with one of these places the next time you are making something new.