Abby’s Fabric Shoppe

While I only called the store, and they didn’t have what I was looking for, the gentleman who answered the phone was very polite and extremely helpful. I called looking for a fabric and a drum lamp shade. Even though they don’t carry either of the items, he (who I got the impression was the owner) directed me as to where I may be able to find them. I will definitely be sure to visit this store in person sometime soon. If only more business owners were this friendly and helpful!

Abby’s is one of the better shops to go to when in need of quality fabric.
I have to tell the truth here, I am not a sewer. You really would not want me on your team for that. I can pick out the fabric, make the design, etc, but the buck stops there.
So, why was I in here, I went with a friend who about once every two years feels all the curtains in the house need to be changed. Yup, go figure.
I get overwhelmed at the choices of fabric, there is so much to learn, I feel a college degree is needed before decisions are made. It is a good thing the staff here know their stuff.
She walked out happy with all her choices, me, I just pointed to the fabric I liked. She goes here most of the time to buy everything, and has always been happy.

Abby’s is Halifax’s best home décor fabric shop, and great for quality fabrics in general. It reminded me a lot of Chintz & Co. back in Vancouver, especially since it’s attached to a home décor store (but on a smaller scale). The selection may not be incredibly huge, but it’s respectable once you start browsing the nicely organized rows or fabric.
The main focus is home décor, but I saw a lot of stuff that could also be used for clothing, including some lively Marimekko prints and a pretty puckered gingham. There was a lot of stuff on sale too, 50 or 30 percent off — the same stuff I saw at Fabricville but cheaper. I think it started out more expensive than Fabricville before the sale, though.
The saleslady was very friendly and helpful, but not overbearing. I was looking for a certain kind of print, and she let me take a picture of the one I was interested in since a swatch wouldn’t have shown much. If it turns out to be what I need, I’ll definitely go back there. I think I’ll go back anyway.