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Finding Canadian companies that sell fabric online can be tough.
True, you can always shop at one of the US online shops, but it’s just not as easy. Some don’t ship to Canada. Sometimes the shipping prices are outrageous. Even when the shop sends out the fabric the same day, it can be stalled at customs for ages. Then there is the exchange rate to contend with.
I’m much happier supporting a Canadian business, knowing that my order will arrive quickly, and knowing exactly how much it will cost me.
Here is a list of Canadian companies that sell quilting or apparel fabric, patterns, and notions. I haven’t tried them all, so I can’t vouch for them. If you know of any others, or have had a good experience with any, please leave a comment or get in touch.
This list was last updated on July 21, 2014. Shops are generally listed geographically from east to west.
Fabric
Pattern Companies
- Independent Apparel Pattern Companies
- Independent Bag Pattern Companies
- Independent Toy Pattern Companies
- Independent Quilt Pattern Companies
Notions
Modern Quilting Fabric
These online shops have predominantly quilting cottons in modern prints and solids.
- Fabrications – Ottawa, ON
- Mad About Patchwork - Stittsville, ON
- Fabric Spot – Markham, ON
- Warp & Weft - Toronto, ON
- The Workroom - Toronto, ON
- Tonic Living – Toronto, ON
- Fridays Off – Toronto, ON
- Studio Fabric Shop – Toronto, ON
- Fabric Spark – Toronto, ON
- Eweknit – Toronto, ON
- Canadian National Fabric, Caledon, ON
- Sew Fancy – Guelph, ON
- Greenwood Quiltery – Guelph, ON
- GabbyGirlFabrics – Kitchener, ON
- Spool & Spindle - Kitchener, ON
- Kallisti Quilts – Waterloo, ON
- For the Love of Fabric – Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- Funky Monkey Fabrics – Clinton, ON
- Hyggeligt Fabrics – London, ON
- Stay Home Fabrics, Edmonton, AB
- Nuts for Bolts – Red Deer, AB
- Double Decker Fabric – Calgary, AB
- Dragonfly Fabric - Hinton, AB
- Miija Threads - Fruitvale B.C
- A Great Notion Sewing Supply – Surrey & Abbotsford, BC
- Cedar + Needle Quilting Fabric - Squamish BC
Traditional Quilting Fabric
These online shops have primarily quilting cottons in traditional prints.
- Quilting on the Mira – Sydney, NS
- L & S Boudreau Store Quilt Fabrics - Concession, NS
- Biscotte et Cie - Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC
- Courtepointe Claire – Laval, QC
- Ottawa Valley Fabric.com – Ottawa Valley, ON
- Thimbles and Things Quilt Shop, Orillia, ON
- Sew-Sisters Quilt Shop – Toronto, ON
- Flare Fabrics – Toronto, ON
- Country Clothesline – Toronto, ON
- The Quilt Store – Newmarket, ON
- Creemore House of Stitches – Creemore, ON
- Bound To Quilt – Orangeville, ON
- Sew Little Time – Cambridge, ON
- The Quilting Bee – Fonthill, ON
- Black Bird Country Quilt Works – Mount Pleasant, ON
- Cherished Pieces – Tillsonburg, ON
KickAss Country Store- Plumas, MB (online store closed)- Veronica’s Sewing Supplies – Kindersley, SK
- The Quilt Patch – Moose Jaw, SK
- Clothesline Quilts & Handiwork – Fort Mcmurray, AB
- Quilting From the Heart – Camrose, AB
- Along Came Quilting - Calgary, AB
- iFabric – Calgary, AB
- My Sewing Room – Calgary, AB
- Kids Fabrics.com – Kelowna, BC
- Cottage Quilting – Kelowna, BC
- TYJO’s Fabrics – Kelowna, BC
- Hamels Fabrics & Quilting – Chilliwack, BC
- Satin Moon Quilted Garden – Victoria, BC
- Stitches Fibre Art Supplies - Salt Spring Island BC
- The Cotton Pick n Quilt Patch – Terrace, BC
- Fishskin Fabrics - Prince Rupert, BC
Apparel Fabric
These online shops stock various fabrics intended for apparel.
- Duncan & Kate Fabrics - Charlottetown, PEI
Darrell Thomas Textiles – Ottawa, ON(no online sales)- The Workroom - Toronto, ON
- Designer Fabrics Online – Toronto, ON
- Sultan’s Fine Fabrics – Toronto, ON
- Simplifi - Iroquois, ON
- Canadian National Fabric, Caledon, ON
- Distinctive Sewing Supplies – Oakville, ON
- Sew Fancy – Guelph, ON
- L’Oiseau Fabrics - Cochrane, AB
- Kids Fabrics.com - Kelowna, BC
- A Great Notion Sewing Supply – Surrey & Abbotsford, BC
- Labours Of Love Heirloom Sewing Supplies – Abbotsford, BC
Specialty Fabric
These online shops stock specialty fabrics, mostly for apparel sewing.
- C&M Textiles – Montreal, QC – Drapery and upholstery fabrics
- The Scottish and Irish Store – Ottawa, ON – Tartans
- Christine’s Swedish Weaving – Lancaster, ON – Monk’s Cloth
- Pogadakamagizowin - Fenelon Falls, ON – Native fabrics
- Tonic Living - Toronto, ON – Upholstery fabrics
- Efforts - Scarborough, ON – Hemp and bamboo fabrics
- Ann’s Fabric Shop – Hamilton, ON – Dance and skating fabrics
- Sew What? – (Central Alberta), AB – Retro fabrics
- Peak Fabrics - Calgary, AB – Outerwear and activewear
- Tartan House Canada – Edmonton, AB – Tartans
- Discovery Trekking Outfitters - Campbell River, BC – Technical outerwear
- Kinderel - Port Coquitlam, BC – Diaper fabrics including jersey, fleece and PUL
- Sundrop Textiles – Port Coquitlam, BC - Outerwear and activewear
- GK Textiles – Burnaby, BC – Tartans
- Passionate Dyes – Richmond, BC – Hand dyed fabric
- A Threaded Needle – Gibsons, BC – Sashiko patterns, fabrics, threads and needles
- Alderspring Design - Gibsons, BC – Sashiko patterns, fabrics, threads and needles
Independent Apparel Pattern Companies
These online shops sell their own patterns for apparel sewing.
- Jalie Patterns - Saint-Romuald, QC – Women, men and children’s wear (large size range)
- Closet Case Files – Montreal, QC – Women’s swimwear
- Victory Patterns – Toronto, ON- Women’s wear
- Heidi&Finn – Toronto, ON – Children’s wear
Trudy Jansen Design - Sherwood Park, AB – Women’s wear(no online sales)- Sewaholic Patterns – Vancouver, BC - Women’s wear (specializing in pear-shaped figures)
- petit boo – Vancouver, BC – Baby shoes
- Favorite Things – Delta, BC – Women and children’s wear
- In-House Patterns – Victoria, BC – Women’s wear (specializing in hourglass figures with D-cups)
- Thread Theory Designs – Vancouver Island. BC – Men’s wear
- luvinthemommyhood – Vancouver Island, BC – Children’s wear and knitwear
- Leila & Ben – ??? - Children’s wear and crochet wear
- Elegance & Elephants – ??? - Children’s wear
Independent Bag Pattern Companies
These online shops sell their own patterns for handbags, wallets, clutches, etc.
- Sewing With Me – Toronto, ON
- Among Brenda’s Quilts - Strathroy, ON
- Emmaline Bags & Patterns - Spruce Grove, AB
- BerryBirdy - Vanderhoof, BC
- Alderspring Design - Gibsons, BC – Sashiko patterns, fabrics, threads and needles
- ithinksew - ???
Independent Toy Pattern Companies
These online shops sell their own patterns for toys, stuffed animals, etc.
- Atelier Caroline – Otterburn Park, QC
- Warm Fuzzies by Gen - Waterloo, ON
- Happy Sew Lucky – North Vancouver, BC
Independent Quilt Pattern Companies
These online shops sell their own patterns for quilts.
- Among Brenda’s Quilts - Strathroy, ON
- Wanda’s Designs - Orilla, ON
- Highway 10 Designs - Dauphin, MB
- Cheryl Arkison Quilts – Calgary, AB
- Chatterbox Quilts – Calgary, AB
- jb.quiltdesigns – Calgary, AB
- Castilleja Cottons - Calgary, AB
- Patchworks Studio – North Saanich, BC
- Cherry Tree Quilts – Summerland, BC
- Brandy Lynn Designs - Summerland, BC
Apparel Patterns & Notions
These online shops sell notions or patterns, primarily for apparel sewing.
- Cansew – Montreal, QC
- Farthingales Corset Making Supplies - Stratford, ON
- Canada Ribbon – Toronto, ON
- Bra-makers Supply - Hamilton, ON
- See Sally Sew - Edmonton, AB
- Steam Trunk Craft Works - Surrey, BC
- A Great Notion Sewing Supply - Surrey & Abbotsford, BC
- Labours Of Love Heirloom Sewing Supplies – Abbotsford, BC
Quilting Patterns & Notions
These online shops sell quilting notions or patterns.
- Pastime Pieces – Blenheim, ON
- Quality Time Quilting – Clear Creek, ON
- Earthly Goods Quilting – Edmonton, AB
- Cotton Candy Quilts & Sewing - Grande Prairie, AB
- Stitch in the Ditch – Kelowna, BC
- Patchworks Studio – North Saanich, BC
- Cloth Castle – Victoria, BC
- Cherry Tree Quilts – Summerland, BC
- Cindy’s Threadworks – Qualicum Beach, BC
- The Secret Workshop – ???
Bag Patterns & Notions
These online shops sell supplies for making bags.
- Emmaline Bags & Patterns - Spruce Grove, AB
Is your business missing? If you are located in Canada, and sell fabric, notions or patterns online, just leave a comment, or get in touch. Thanks!
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There is also these:
http://www.sew-sisters.com/
and the one I used to live near, tho she doesn’t have a proper online shop set up:
http://www.christmascrabquiltery.ca/
Thanks! Sew sisters is up in traditional quilting fabric.
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Thank you!
Do you have a list of retailers and online stores that sell cloth diaper making fabric ie:pul and also cotton spandex jersey
No. I’m only listing online vendors, not all retailers. But those who do sell jersey or diaper supplies online would be listed under apparel or specialty fabric stores.
Oooh, what a fun list! I *HATE* wondering if orders from the states are going to cost a bundle in customs!
Here are a few more you could add:
Needlework in Hamilton sells modern quilting fabrics and some indie clothing patterns.
In House Patterns from BC: http://inhousepatterns.com/blogs/news
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I added In-House patterns in the pattern section. I couldn’t find an online store for Needlework.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Thanks for including In-House Patterns on the list!
Anytime! Always happy to add a little more CanCon awareness.
http://iloveneedlework.com/ is the site for Needlework.
Yes, that is their website, but they have no online sales.
What a fabulous Canadian fabric list. Looks like Bound To Quilt is having a 20% off Art Gallery sale, right now. I love the Poetica. I have bought from Sew sisters before and their service was also excellent
Thanks for the first-hand review. Those are always the best kind.
Very useful, thank you!
I have another you might want to add to your list: Distintive Sewing Supplies: http://www.distinctivesewing.com/. Only purchased from her once, but was quite satisfied with my purchase.
Thanks! I added it to the list.
Hi – this is Andrea from Sew What? – I just wanted to say thanks so much for including me on your list! (And what a great list it is, I’ve found a few sites I will definitely have to try ordering from!)
Your readers can use coupon code TAKE5 for 5% off of their purchase from my site.
Thanks again!
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Thanks for the discount! Much appreciated.
This is an awesome resource and something I’ve been looking for, for a while
While Darrell Thomas Textiles is an amazing store with lovely apparel fabrics, it doesn’t sell online. The
website is meant as a resource to see what is in store. So for those in or visiting Ottawa, Darrell Thomas is a must visit for fabric lovers!
Hi,
I found it hard to find drapery supplies in Canada all in one place for making your own home décor so I’ve recently opened up a shop on Etsy to try and test the market on selling these supplies to Canadians. This is something I’ve been thinking about for 9 years and still no-one else is doing it so I’ve finally decided to give it a go.
Any chance you including me on your list.
Thanks so much.
Cathie
I should add that I am based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
The shop is http://www.etsy.com/shop/canadadraperysupply
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This entire post is such an incredibly useful resource! So happy to find a close by etsy shop included here. I was just wondering Cathy, you are SOO close, do you know anyone that has a great fabric scraps section around? Or do you?
that ships? We are in Georgetown…? Thanks!
Jeanine
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Hello, Jeanine — what type of scraps are you looking for? I used to make dog beds out of left-over fabric from making quilts and the bin-fuls of scraps are for stuffing the pillowcases – cottons and other fabrics, 80/20 cotton/poly batting and scraps, etc. I am in the Ottawa area. Are you in Georgetown, Ontario? I won’t ship, but if you’re ever in Ottawa, you’re welcome to it.
Hi Shannon – What a great list! I just launched my own Canadian online fabric shop in March. It’s called Fridays Off Fabric Shop (www.fridaysoff.ca) and I carry modern quilting fabrics. I would love it if you could include my shop as part of your list.
Thanks!
Alanna
Thanks! You’ve been added.
Just wanted to say a big “thanks!” for sharing this list. Bonne journee!
Does anyone know of other sites that sell Native or animal patterns so I don’t have to bounce through all the sites? Looking specifically for loon’s and black bear’s.
Thank you so, so, SEW much for this info! I finally have a comprehensive site where I can look up online Canadian fabric shops. HALLELUIA! I live in small town Saskatchewan, so resources are quite limited. I am getting more and more requests for custom garments, from good quality natural fibers (linens especially). If I have a good experience when ordering I will definitely share!
Do you know of any stores that have Terry Cloth? I would love to find some in the Toronto area.
Thanks
No. I wish I did, but I haven’t seen any online shops carrying terry cloth.
Thanks for your quick reply. I’ve been finding it very difficult to find a reasonably priced source for Terry cloth.
Oh well. I’ll keep hunting.
Thanks so much for this list!
Does anyone have a good source for Minky fabric online? I refuse to pay $40 for shipping over 2 yards of it from the states, but there doesn’t seem to be any online stores in Canada that sells the Minky Dot fabric in more than one or two colours.
I think Fishskin has some Minky. http://www.fishskinfabric.com/telio-minky/
Thank you for putting this list together!
How did I miss this!? This could be very dangerous indeed…
lol!!
How did I miss this!? This could be very dangerous indeed…
lol!!
What a great list! Thanks for compiling the compendium of Canadian online fabric stores!
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It is the list I will have to try some of these online stores. So glad to see Emmaline Bags and Patterns on the list. She has such great patterns and hardware as well as amazing customer service.
Sewing With Me also has their own website apart from Etsy, it’s called ithinksew.com, they range from handbag patterns to kids clothes, even some patterns for ladies.
Thank you so much for including Emmaline in you List! I’m so happy that you put a section in for Bag supplies.
I am an avid quilter and I love apparel fabric. Okay, I love fabric, and I love to shop local – so thank you for this list~ Janelle
I am looking for sequined organza in purple from a Canadian online fabric store. I am getting very frustrated as it brings me state side. There are a couple of Canadian but they do not carry organza. Can you help???????\
frustrated Shirley
I wish I could help, but I have not seen organza online in Canada.
Il y a également Courtepointe Claire, à Laval, Qc
3143 boul. Dagenais, Laval.
Thanks so much for putting this list together! What a great resource!
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Does anyone know where I am get organic hemp canvas that was grown in Canada and manufactured there as well? I did see Efforts, but they import from China. I am in Vermont, USA, and looking to start a business. I want the fabric to be as local and sustainable as possible (since we can’t grow it here yet…working on that!)
Cheers and thank you for putting this list together
Do you know where I could look for scrub quality fabric for sewing my own scrubs? I would prefer solid colors. Thanks so much!
I’m not sure what scrub quality fabrics are. But a lot of the modern quilt fabric shops sell a variety of cotton solids. Hope that helps.
does anyone know a good place to order material in to make dog bandanna’s?
I would like to have the material with dog prints on them.
Hi Ladies:
Lots of great resources on here. Thanks for the compliation.
Also – FYI: If you ask the US vendors to mail as opposed to “courier ship” there is no duty or import fees of any kind. The box, envelope, whatever, just comes in the mail. I do it all the time.
Cath
I check a lot of these links….great resource I bookmarked – thanks. Wondering if anyone can tell me of of a supplier to get larger machine needles, say sizes 26 to 31 for heavy thread (example tex350 nylon). I have searched high and low but no luck for a Canadian supplier.
I’m searching for sports cotton fabrics especially hockey and can’t seem to find any online in Canada.
I am looking for sources for power netting, stretch lace in Canada. Would appreciate any stores especially in Western Canada.
Thanks Judy
Kick Ass Country Store in Plumas, MB no longer has an online store. The new website http://www.kickasscountrystore.com only has store info and a link to a hot dog pillowcase. I’m guessing that when she passed away last year her husband couldn’t keep up with the site as well as the store, which has remained open for now.
Also, MacPhee Workshop http://www.macpheeworkshop.com/ has excellent patterns and customer service. They are in Alberta in the Edmonton area. The patterns I ordered arrived quickly and are printed on durable newsprint. Some of the styles are dated, but most are classics and in a multitude of sizes for great value.
I’ve updated the Kick Ass Country Store info. As for MacPhee Workshop, they don’t have any info confirming their location on their website.
I can also confirm that MacPhee Workshop is in the Edmonton area. – {(780) being the area code for northern alberta} This is the address I was able to find for them. I could probably call if you needed one. RR 8, Namao, AB T0A 2N0
(780) 973-3516
Thanks for the info.
Most businesses that sell things to the general public publish a mailing address, or a post office box (some people work from home, after all) on their website. It’s reassuring. I don’t usually list the ones that don’t.
Quite a few people have asked for specific fabrics. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with the full inventory of all the shops listed. The best thing to do is follow the links in the categories above that apply and check them out.
There’s also simplifi fabric in Ontario and Kinderel baby gear in British Columbia
http://www.simplififabric.com/
http://www.kinderel.com/
we have LOTS of hard to find fabrics too and are in toronto
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Wow, love this site. Please add our shop to your listing.
Creemore House of Stitches in Creemore, Ontario carries
100% Cotton for Traditional Quilting, fleece,flannel, 12 colours of lightweight sports jersey mesh, notions, books, patterns and Quilting supplies. We also carry Cascade, Lang, King Cole and Estelle Yarns. We are participating in the Row By Row Experience Shop Hop from July 1st – Sept 2nd.
Yarn and fabric : http://www.biscottecie.com
Yarn and fabric : http://www.biscottecie.com (clic the US flag on the top screen to switch to english)
Thank you !
Fabric Town – 3 locations around Toronto.
A great selection of fabrics at discounted prices.
Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, like many Canadian retailers, they have no online sales so I can’t add them to the list.
Hi Shannon,
I have recently opened up an online Canadian fabric shop and would love to be added to your list. We focus on beautiful, unique, fun fabric, carrying manufacturers such as Riley Blake, Monaluna, Birch Fabrics, and will be adding much more soon.
Thanks,
Catherine
You’re on the list. Thanks!
Wonderful! Thanks
I have purchased a couple of patterns from Jalie and was really pleased with them. They have a large range of sizes and their patterns are made to fit real people. The patterns I made up were for knits and were super easy and fast to construct.
What a fabulous list! While I love shopping online, I would much rather buy Canadian than pay the outrageous shipping charges and then wonder how long it’s going to take to arrive when buying from the U.S. I know you have Sew Sisters on the list – I just want to say how fabulous their service is. Really, really top drawer. Orders from them arrive very, very quickly.
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Madaboutpatchwork.com is an online shop just outside of Ottawa in Stittsville, ON. They’ve just opened a retail store and have partnered with a studio. So you can take classes and workshops and buy all you supplies in one place.
I have shopped online and in person. The customer service is the best customer service in the fabric industry that I have encountered. (I am a *huge* stickler for customer service) Shipping is fast. Fabrics are well packaged and solids are labelled.
Whoops they are on the list after all.
But they are super awesome