Arkansas has fabric shops in places you might drive right past. Some sit in big warehouses, some sit next to old log houses, and others fill a single storefront on a small-town Main Street. This list covers nine of them, from Batesville to Mulberry, and each one has its own reason to stop.
You will find shops with bolts by the thousands, notions for every kind of project, long arm quilting, and sewing machines. Some keep short weekday hours and a few open only a couple of days a week, so a quick call before you go can save a trip. Grab a tote bag and a little patience, because the aisles here are made for browsing.
1. Marshall Dry Goods Co Inc, Batesville, AR
Millions of yards of fabric is a big claim, and this Batesville warehouse backs it up with sheer size. The store at 310 W Main St is set up warehouse style and stocks both domestic and imported fabrics.
Marshall Dry Goods has been a fabric destination in Batesville for decades. Thousands of designs fill the floor, and you can find fabric on bolts, precut fabric, and fat quarters, plus the option to buy a full bolt.
Quilting and sewing supplies are stocked alongside the fabric, so a single trip can cover both prints and the tools to use them. Plan for plenty of time, since a store this large rewards slow walking.
Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Parking includes a free lot and free street parking, and there is a restroom on site. Weekday and Saturday daytime hours tend to be the busiest, so Sunday afternoon may feel calmer.
2. Mama’s Log House, Huntington, AR
An early 1800s log house stands right next to this quilt shop, out in the country near Huntington. That setting alone sets it apart from the in-town stops on this list.
Inside, the shop calls itself a full line quilt shop. Thousands of bolts of quilting fabric share space with hundreds of quilting books, along with quilt kits and patterns, and the store keeps up with current trends in quilt making.
Opening days are limited, so plan ahead. The shop is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and by appointment. If you cannot make the drive, there is also an online shop.
Huntington is a small rural community, which makes the trip feel like a real outing. Quilters who like to pick up a pattern book and build a project around a fabric bundle will find plenty to work with here.
3. Stitchin Post, Little Rock, AR
Quilting cotton is only part of the story at this Little Rock shop. The fabric selection reaches beyond quilting, which makes it useful for garment sewers as well.
Found at 1501 Macon Dr, Stitchin Post is a supply shop with a huge variety of fabrics, plus patterns, threads, kits, and other sewing accessories. It serves quilters and garment sewers, and it is known for supplies tied to smocking and heirloom sewing too.
Patterns, tools, and accessories fill the shelves, and the shop also offers classes and repair services. That mix makes it a handy stop for someone who needs a new bobbin case and a fresh project in the same visit.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The shop is closed Sunday.
4. The Hartzell Homestead Creative Mercantile & Quilt Shop, Dover, AR
Candy, puzzles, mugs, and quilt ladders share the floor with fabric here, so even a non-sewer can find something to browse. The Hartzell Homestead calls itself a Creative Mercantile and Quilt Shop, and the mix backs up the name.
It is a small, family owned and operated Arkansas business that specializes in handcrafted products. Many items are made in the family home or right in the shop.
On the quilting side, fabric by the yard sits beside charm packs and jelly rolls. Notions, books, cross stitch, AccuQuilt, and sewing machines round out the stock.
The shop is at 7605 Market St in Dover, a small town near the Ozark National Forest. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with the shop closed the rest of the week.
5. Cuttin’ Up Quilt Studio & More, Prairie Grove, AR
Four times a year, this Prairie Grove shop hosts weekend quilt retreats. That detail tells you it is as much a gathering place as a store.
Cuttin’ Up Quilt Studio & More is both a brick and mortar and online quilt store. It offers fabrics, notions, and long arm quilting.
Finished quilts and table runners are on display, along with other small projects meant to inspire a pattern purchase. The fabric selection is broad, so there is plenty of room to build a color plan.
Find it at 111 E Buchanan St in the small Ozark town of Prairie Grove. Free Wi-Fi, a free parking lot, and free street parking are available. Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
6. Donabob’s Designs, Mountain View, AR
Mountain View is known for folk music, so it is a fun surprise to find a fabric stop on W Main St. Donabob’s Designs bills itself as a quilt shop and sew much more.
The shop sells fabric, notions, and longarm service, plus handmade gifts. Patterns are part of the mix too, so a quilter can leave with supplies for a full project.
It is a small shop, but the shelves cover a wide range of what a sewer might need. That makes it an easy add-on to a day of wandering the town.
The address is 224 W Main St. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and the shop is closed Sunday and Monday.
7. Country Corner Quilts & Crafts, Harrison, AR
Out on AR-392 in the Ozark hills, this shop is a drive-to stop rather than a pop-in one. Country Corner Quilts & Crafts is a long-running store that supplies a variety of fabrics, machines, and other quilting needs.
That combination of fabric and machines means a sewer can shop for yardage and equipment in one place. The store offers in-store shopping and pickup as well.
The address is 10872 AR-392 in Harrison. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, and the shop is closed on weekends and Mondays.
Because the hours are weekday only, it suits a midweek outing better than a Saturday plan.
8. Hickory Hill Quilts, Hot Springs, AR
Bernina machines anchor this Hot Springs shop, and fabric fills in the rest of the picture. Hickory Hill Quilts is a quilt and sewing shop that also offers classes.
Shelves hold fabric and thread, along with supplies for sewing, embroidery, and quilting. Repair services are available as well.
The shop sits at 2998 Park Ave on Highway 7, on the edge of town. It makes a handy detour for anyone visiting the Hot Springs area with a sewing project in mind.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The shop is closed Sunday.
9. Cozy Quilts and Things, Mulberry, AR
Budget-friendly fabric is the draw at this Mulberry shop. The selection covers a range of prices, which helps when a project calls for several yards.
Cozy Quilts and Things features an array of fabrics for quilting projects, plus Go! cutters. Sewing merchandise adds to the stock, so notions and tools are in reach as well.
The shop is at 10017 Silver Maple Dr in Mulberry, a small Crawford County town. It sits conveniently for travelers passing through the area.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The shop is closed Sunday.
Nine shops, nine towns, and plenty of reasons to bring a tote bag. Check hours first, then go dig through the bolts.
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