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When Joann closed its doors, a lot of Ohio sewists lost their go-to spot for fabric, thread, and batting overnight. The good news is that independent quilt and fabric shops across the state have been quietly stocking the shelves the whole time.
From Amish Country outlets with bargain quilting cotton to city shops packed with garment fabric and classes, these stores are ready for your next project. Here are 12 Ohio shops worth the drive, whether you sew every day or are just getting started.
1. Zinck’s Fabric Outlet (Berlin), Millersburg, OH
Bargain hunters, start here. Zinck’s sits right on Route 39 in the heart of Holmes County Amish Country, and it is one of the biggest fabric stops in the region.
The shop carries a huge amount of quilting cotton, along with zippers, batting, and other sewing supplies. Prices on quilting cotton have been known to top out around $6.99, which is the kind of number that makes a stash grow fast.
Shelves stay neat and organized, so even a big store is easy to shop. Plan around the hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM, closed Sunday.
Friday afternoons and Saturdays tend to be busiest. Monday or Tuesday morning is the calmer window if you like room to browse.
2. Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Berlin, OH
Hand quilters, this one is for you. Supplies for quilting by hand are getting harder to find, and Helping Hands still keeps them on the shelves.
The shop sits just down Route 39 from Zinck’s, which makes the pair an easy Berlin double stop. Inside, you will find a strong selection of 100 percent cotton quilting fabrics.
There is also a second reason to visit. Finished handmade quilts are for sale, so it works for shoppers who admire quilts as much as those who make them.
Hours run Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Sundays are closed, as is common in Amish Country.
3. Sew to Speak, Worthington, OH
Garment sewists in Columbus often feel left out at quilt shops. Sew to Speak fixes that by stocking both quality quilting fabric and garment fabric under one roof on North High Street.
The shop also carries yarn, plenty of tools and notions, and a strong lineup of books and new patterns. It has a style all its own compared to other fabric stores around Columbus.
Classes are a big part of the draw, covering a range of maker skills. That makes it a handy spot for beginners who lost Joann’s class schedule.
A free parking lot helps. It is open seven days a week, with Sunday hours from noon to 5 PM, and weekday mornings are typically quiet.
4. Quilt Beginnings, Dublin, OH
Need a new machine and the fabric to break it in? Quilt Beginnings handles both from its spot on Sawmill Road.
The store is a sewing machine dealer with a large selection of quilting fabrics and quilt-related items. The fabric leans unique, so it is a good place to find prints you will not see everywhere.
Instructional classes round things out.
Tuesday is the late night, open until 8 PM, which helps anyone working a day job. Other weekdays run 10 AM to 5 PM, with Saturday hours from 10 AM to 3 PM.
5. Pins and Needles, Middleburg Heights, OH
Wide-back fabric is tough to track down, and Pins and Needles carries 108-inch goods for quilt backs. That alone saves a lot of piecing.
The variety keeps going. Expect minky, flannels, some clothing fabric, tons of panels, and plenty of quilting cotton.
Machine embroiderers get attention too, with thread, accessories, and design CDs. Bag makers will find patterns, hardware, and cork.
Classes are offered, curbside pickup is available, and there is a free lot on Pearl Road. Thursday hours stretch to 8 PM.
6. The Quilting Bee – Lakewood, OH, Lakewood, OH
Bernina fans on Cleveland’s west side have a home base here. The Quilting Bee is an authorized BERNINA dealer, which sets it apart from many fabric-only shops.
The store serves quilters at every skill level with quality fabrics, patterns, tools, and notions.
Online ordering works for in-store pickup, curbside pickup, or shipping, so a quick fabric run fits busy weeks. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi.
Note the schedule. It is closed Mondays but open Sundays from 11 AM to 4 PM, which is rare for a quilt shop.
7. Ohio Star Quilts, Akron, OH
Color coordination is the superpower at Ohio Star Quilts. Fabrics are arranged like a palette, which makes pulling together a quilt much easier.
The South Main Street shop in Akron carries fabric, patterns, notions, and general sewing supplies. Repair services are offered as well.
Wednesday is the long day, open until 6 PM. Most other days run 10 AM to 4 PM, with Sunday hours from noon to 4 PM and Mondays closed.
The name nods to a classic block pattern, fitting for a shop proudly rooted in Ohio.
8. Quilt ‘n Stuff, Lebanon, OH
Lebanon has exactly one quilt store, and this is it. For Warren County sewists, Quilt ‘n Stuff fills a real gap.
The shelves hold fabrics, notions, patterns, books, gifts, and craft supplies. The fabric and pattern variety is solid for a shop this size.
Longarm quilting service is available too. Call the shop for details if you have tops waiting to be finished.
Hours are a little unusual. It is closed Tuesdays but open weekends from 10 AM to 3 PM.
9. Valley Quilts, Hamilton, OH
Packed but never cramped sums up Valley Quilts. The Hamilton shop holds a large stash of fabric while still leaving room to browse comfortably.
Expect quality quilting fabrics and notions, plus a wide range of quilting supplies. It is an easy stop for Butler County sewists between Hamilton and Middletown.
Hours run Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Sundays and Mondays are closed.
10. Quilt Foundry, Maumee, OH
Batik lovers in the Toledo area, take note. Quilt Foundry is known for an extensive batik selection.
The shop on West Wayne Street in Maumee also stocks embroidery supplies and plenty of other fabric. Pricing is fair and the store is well organized.
Quilting classes are offered, along with repair services.
Get there early in the day. Weekday hours end at 4 PM, and Saturday runs 10 AM to 2 PM.
11. Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop, Archbold, OH
More than 3,500 bolts of cotton fabric fill Threads of Tradition. That number makes it one of the deepest selections on this list.
The shop is part of Sauder Village in Archbold, so a fabric run can pair with a day in rural northwest Ohio. Selections cover reproduction prints, contemporary designs, batiks, and more.
Staff help customers choose fabric and notions. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
12. Findlay Sewing Center, Findlay, OH
Worried a quilt shop will cost more than the big box store did? At Findlay Sewing Center, most fabric is priced about the same, with noticeably better quality.
The store sells BabyLock and Janome sewing machines, plus fabric, quilt kits, and quilting supplies. Repair services keep machines running too.
Hours are Monday through Friday 10 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM.
From Toledo to Cincinnati, Ohio sewists still have plenty of places to shop. Save this list for your next fabric run and pass it to a quilting friend.
