BUYER BEWARE. Hamels has new owners. They charged me one month ago for my order. Three times have…read morethey contacted me wanting more money, the first time it was for something that I didn't even order, even though they had the order on the email! I got my order yesterday, and it was the wrong fabric. One month later, I get the wrong order. BUYER BEWARE. Hamels is NO LONGER in Chilliwack, it's an on line store only run by incompetent people in Sooke BC.

From the owner: Over 50 years of service to the sewing and quilting community. Visit us in our beautiful 3,000…read moresquare foot shop with lots of country style character.

I was so excited to find a store with so much beautiful fabric! Service was friendly and quick she…read morefound me I didn't have to search for assistance!

Kind and patient help and well informed on what is available. Love all the beautiful fabrics and…read moreprojects that come to mind as I walk in.

I was heading to Harrison Hot Springs for a short vacation and decided to search for some fabric…read morestores in or near the area. Once I saw the pictures of the store on their website I KNEW i had to go. I was happily overwhelmed at first then just a tiny bit disappointed later. Due to the volume of fabrics they carry, I was hoping to find more Rayon fabric that then one small shelf. When I'm in the area again, I will definitely stop in. The staff were efficient and friendly!

My friends and I made a trip specifically to Abbotsford for this shop. And it did not disappoint…read more The staff was super friendly, the selection was amazing and you just couldn't beat the prices. We had so much fun just walking around and looking and touching all the fabrics. The owner of the shop was so pleasant to talk to and you could tell she enjoyed what she did. This will definitely be a regular haunt for us no doubt.

Beautiful finds, great prices, the selection is huge and the staff is always so lovely!read more

A great little shop, filled to the roof with fabric treasures. Some unusual fabrics, with great…read morepricing. Always a pleasant experience. The wife I assume is always a pleasure to talk with, and her husband is quick to get things cut for you so that you are on your way to sewing fun. Great place for cottons and flannelette to make so many baby blankets. Always enjoy coming in.

It pains me to write this review of what used to be one of my favorite stores. And I was a sad as…read moreanyone when I saw they had to close over a year ago due to a fire. And just as happy when they announced they'd found a new space and were planning to reopen. I have to say, having visited there a few times now, I'm pretty disappointed. The new space is still downtown, but a few blocks west of their previous location. Where parking was free at that spot, it's metered at this one. When I think of all the vacant retail spaces in town, many with parking lots or at least free street parking, it leaves me perplexed. And the new space itself is so incredibly small and disjointed. It's separated into multiple, small rooms. Their inventory is but a shadow of its former self. And the prices have gone up. Wayyyy up. Perhaps most perplexing is the complete lack of classroom space, which they'd gone to so much trouble to add in their own space. Combined all of this with semi-surly, N95'd employees and well... to put it simply...I don't see the appeal in returning here anytime soon. For now, I miss the old Ragfinery and hope they turn things around.

Great place to browse. Great prices on recycled items!! Well organized and uncluttered areas make…read moreit easy to find what you are looking for and finding things you didn't know you needed

Thanks to my quilt and craft enthusiast friends for taking me to this store. Large inventory. If…read moreyou are looking for something, just ask. Mary will take you right to it. I just moved to Whatcom County early this year and this is the place I go to first for fabric.

Nice shop. We visited as part of Western Washington Shop Hop. The staff is very friendly.read more

It's almost unfathomable to me that nobody has reviewed Labours of Love yet! I first discovered…read morethis business when they appeared at the Sew Expo in Puyallup. I took a class their owner taught, all about how to use those different feet that came with my sewing machine. It was a game-changer! Instead of just using the same foot over and over, I began to experiment with different feet and even ordered MORE specialty feet to use. She also had an amazing deal on a whole bag of feet which I bought on the spot that day and continue to use. In addition to sewing feet (and other notions) LoL also specializes in heirloom sewing patterns and supplies. You have never seen such beauty until you've seen what this gal creates with vintage lace and fabrics. It's truly awe-inspiring, breathtaking, inspiring work. Most recently, LoL has started sponsoring its own sewing expo in nearby Cloverdale. The next one is this November and I can't wait to go!

From the owner: We have an education department with sewing lessons for beginners that you can download and get…read moresewing today. Visit our website to learn to sew.

So if ever you are in a situation where you become ill, and have a sudden, critically urgent need…read morefor the toilet here, and the only staff one is empty, and you are breaking into a cold sweat of urgency, be aware: at least one staff member, in spite of your desperate plea, will tell you they don't care, they don't have to let you. This, of course, is true, but compassion is apparently not on offer at this particular Fabricland.

I have been a customer here for a very long time. The staff have always treated me with respect and…read morebeen exceptionally helpful. Some days the wait can be long for cutting tables, but they are always super at helping me find the right fabrics for my projects. Like any retail store, they can't be expected to be fully staffed 100% of the time - it's a best guess as to how busy they are going to get. I like the selection (although I wish for more jersey knit choices!)