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1. Fabricana Imports
Richmond, BC V6X 2K4
(604) 273-5316
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Fabricana is the boutique department store of fabric shops. It has the quality that Dress Sew is missing, the variety that Fabricland just can't offer, the affordability that is lacking in the small boutiques, and the organization Rokko's can only…More »
2. The Foam Shop
As far as stores filled with foam go, this one delivers what it promises.
I visited to look for some yoga blocks and found just what I needed. Then, I was able to give a birthday hint to my boyfriend who then successfully purchased the correct yoga…More »
3. Wicks & Wax
You'll find this craft heaven in the midst of an industrial park. Enter through a side door to a mildly sketchy warehouse and head down a long, dark corridor.
Initially, I regretted heading to Wicks and Wax by myself (having watch too many CSIs where…More »
4. Country Beads
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(604) 730-8056
Categories:
Art Supplies,
Jewellery,
Hobby Shops
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Give your credit cards, debit cards, and any pocket change to someone responsible before entering this store. Because when you are in throws of filling your ice cube tray with delicately beautiful pearls of glass and clay, it is very difficult to…More »
5. Dressew Supply
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6
(604) 682-6196
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I love Dress Sew for its Boxing Day sale where everything is 50% off--it's the perfect sale to actually afford those $100 sewing shears that cut like a French guillotine. While the store's fabric selection is vast and impressive, it lacks quality.…More »
6. Coe Lumber & Building Supply
Vancouver, BC V6R 2B4
(604) 731-6178
Category:
Building Supplies
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Having taken many a trip to the lumber yard with my Dad when I was young, I'm pretty at home in a hardware store. Coe Lumber is nothing special. They do try to cover quite a few bases and their lumber yard is pretty extensive considering it's…More »
7. The Regional Assembly of Text
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
(604) 877-2247
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Enter this haven of letters, words, and print to discover the quirkiness that makes Main Street such a delight.
The zine library here houses miniature shelves of shrunken books filled with original words and pictures. There's even a tiny zine made…More »
8. Fabricland
Vancouver, BC V5P 2R6
(604) 321-1848
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhood: Fraserview
I have to be pretty desperate to go to Fabricland. It'll mean I've failed to find what I'm looking for at both Dress Sew and Fabricana, and even then I'll hesitate. It's not that it's a terrible store, the staff is nice and they're pretty good about…More »
9. A Touch of Wool
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G1
(604) 224-9276
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
On a recent Dunbar amble, I stopped in here to lure myself with the knitting carrot yet again. The store is spaciously laid out with a tutoring table in the back and racks of yarn in front.
The yarns fall into the boutique pricing bracket. I didn't…More »
10. Homecraft Importers
We stopped in here quickly earlier this week to look for wool for a scarf. My boyfriend recently decided he'd like a scarf for Christmas, and knowing how long I take to finish projects I thought I'd best get started immediately.
Homecraft is located…More »
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