2022: This is still my favourite quilt store ! They now stock TILDA FABRICS (which are very rare and hard to find) and the largest selection of English Paper Piecing papers I have ever seen. Don't miss the bargain bin area! read more

Huge fabric selection so you'll be sure to find something you like. Some of the staff is friendlier than others. I would come back for the great selection. read more

Tumbleweed Quilts & Fabrics - Fabric Stores Near Me - Sandwich, Massachusetts

Oh, Tumbleweed's! You're so charming, spacious and packed to the roof with treasures. Reason's I've been known to make the hour long drive to this lovely little place: * Great sale section (we're talking multiple rooms!) * Vast assortment of both traditional and contemporary styled quilt fabrics * Practically a library's worth of how-to and instructional books to buy. * The Fat Quarter kiddie pool!! (50 cents a pop; I could spend hours just digging through there for the perfect fat quarter to finish up a project.) Seriously, people, Tumbleweed's is worth the drive if you're not on Cape. You won't be disappointed but you'll be a little poorer after you've spent your whole paycheck on so many lovely fabrics! read more

Six of us from out of state visited Tumbleweed Fabric shop yesterday and were delighted with the selection of fabrics. So much Kaffe fabric! All the staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We can't wait to come back! read more

Beautiful fabrics, great selection. 1Star for the staff. Not interested in the customer, absolutely no help. Offer no opinion when asked. I am completely baffled by these saleswomen. The quilters that I know are happy, interesting, creative, energetic and friendly people, not this bunch in any way shape or form. Will not shop here anymore. read more

OMG!! Don't miss this shop! Even if you have to drive a bit do it!! I had read some of the reviews and was a little worried about going, but the fabric junkie me couldn't resist. The ladies at the shoppe were amazing !!! Super friendly the second I walked in the door. I have to say they were by far the friendliest in the area and and shop in recent memory. The selection was awesome! The little swimming pool of scraps is so cute. I will make my way back here for sure!! read more

5 stars for the huge selection, 1 star for unfriendly unengaging staff. Simple review.

I have been going to Tumbleweeds for over 10 years and like other reviewers, I have noticed the staff to be, well, disinterested. However, that is not why I shop at Tumbleweeds. I make the trip there because it is a great store! The selection is amazing and the "sale" room is to die for. I am a quilter and I support local shops. Yes, it would be nice if the staff were warm and friendly but that is not why I shop at Tumbleweeds. Actually, my daughter and I are on our way to the shop today. In a blizzard. So we can stay home and quilt. read more

Excellent selection of fabrics! BUT, staff was quite unfriendly (except the woman at the cash register who was very pleasant). I was rather taken aback because my experiences in this type of fabric store ( of which there are few unfortunately) have been always, always warm and friendly. I will go back tho because the fabrics are wonderful! read more

I love this quilt shop! Great selection and awesome bargains. Recently I was in a bind: no pun intended. I made an awesome quilt( personally I felt it was one of my best, as I'm always trying to do better). I ran out of fabric for the binding! I'm in Connecticut. I called and Karen was so helpful, she found it, called me back, and shipped it that day!!! Thank you! read more

The two staff members who were working in the store took their masks off to have a conversation. Prior to that, one of the staff had been walking around with her mask hanging off her ear, not covering her mouth, but it seemed she was putting it on, but then I saw her wearing it under her mouth until she simply took it off altogether. Her disregard for my safety and the safety of other customers is appalling. It also suggests that they are frequently NOT wearing masks, so brings into question the overall air quality safety in the store. I told them I couldn't stay if they weren't going to wear their masks, and I left. This makes me very sad as this was a store I used a lot - prior to COVID. read more

Unbelievably rude and unhelpful staff. Gorgeous fabrics. But because it was so 'cold' there I was able to make a good fabric choice. Next stop, online. read more

Only reason I gave more than one star is that they have good selection of fabric. It would be a great store except for the employees. They are seriously unpleasant. I feel like it takes effort to be that unpleasant, unhelpful, and rude. I've stopped here a few times over the years and it is always the same. I just came here with my mother because I said it is good to support small sewing businesses, but I'm so off this place now, I don't think I'll ever go back, good selection or not. I hope people think twice before visiting this store. Such a shame, there are so few good fabric stores out there. read more

Has some great fabric choices, including a handful of good modern names. Staff is pretty grouchy and will always say they're out of a fabric instead of looking for it as if they just want you to get out. I spent $200 and they still acted annoyed like I was wasting their time because I asked if they had 3 specific fabrics. They're also extremely pricey compared to most shops, but I didn't deduct a star for that- they probably have high overhead being on the cape. Kona solids are over $7, birch is $16.99, and moda is $11-12 to give you an idea. I'll still go every summer because I find some good modern gems there every year (their regular clientele probably isn't of the modern quilting variety lol). I just wish they'd cheer up a bit. Quilting isn't so serious, and I assure you, nobody enters a quilt shop to start trouble read more

Love this store, even if I always get lost driving to it. They have so many cute fabrics for quilting that I could honestly spend too much money there. There is a section of cute prints, black and whites, and then the color wheel of your dreams :) They also do classes, but if you want to park there you should go when there isn't one. The parking lot can be kinda tight otherwise read more

Fabric selection is terrific but in no way does that make up for the attitude of the staff. A more unpleasant group of women I have never met. Grumpy, unhelpful, unsmiling, unpleasant. Stopped many times but will not subject myself to their mean spirited attitudes anymore just not worth putting myself through all of that. What happened, quilters are supposed to be the friendliest, nicest people. read more

Let me warn everyone right now, this store may overwhelm you! Allow plenty of time, get there early (you don't want to have to wrap it up because they're closing for the day) have a big meal beforehand. Bring a water bottle because all fabric stores are dry inside. When you think you've seen all the fabric, turn a corner and there's a whole new room of fabric for you to explore. You can easily spend 2 or three hours in here so have a list of projects, swatches to match, whatever it takes - and prepare to come up with a dozen or so new project ideas. This shop has it all and it has a lot of it. It's also clean and well organized with a huuuuge sale area. Oh, and the notions wall.... it's the stuff dreams are made of. read more

I moved away from the Cape 18 years ago. I used to go to Tumbleweed all the time and loved it. Today I called looking for a pattern of a project I started 18 years ago so I could finish it. They were awesome!!! Not sure what happened the times the people that complained about the salesladies being unfriendly, but if I ever get back to the Cape I will stop there for sure!! read more

My wife asked a question regarding a product and the salesperson was SO rude and condescending! Hard to believe that they can stay in business treating customers that way. read more

I agree with so many others - what a shame the sales folk are so grumpy and self absorbed! I have been in several times now thinking maybe I just hit them on a bad day, but no. Add to that, lots of fabric but a old and dated except for a small amount up front. Although I live in Barnstable in the summer, I will shop on line. read more

Only reason I gave "1" star is d/t it being one of the least customer friendly service I've ever experienced. Rude. Not feeling welcomed. No smiles, not even a "hello." Strange....Fabric and notions should be fun, because they are!! Their is a wide selection of fabrics and a small bin where you can purchase small squares of remnants, which was really fun. I went there once last year, and a person walked over to the check out counter (owner maybe?), I was looking at scissors and other items on a wall...I had heard conversation, then the group got quiet, that's when the woman got up and was "reading".... I honestly think they believed I was stealing. Really???? I spend a lot on fabrics/notions/classes. Will not be spending any more there. read more

I have to agree....the staff at Tumbleweeds is not friendly nor are they helpful. It's too bad. It is such a sweet county shop. The owners must have read these reviews and apparently do not care. I'll try the shop in Falmouth someone mentioned. read more

Vacationing for a week from Cambridge and needed some thread to finish a project. Trying to avoid Joann's, I had no idea what I was walking into - the biggest/best quilting store I've been to EVER. Walked out with yards of half-off fabric from the sale section. Literally thousands of fabrics to choose from for all styles, and shelves and shelves of well displayed books and pattern kits. I would highly recommend this place, and who knows - should I come up with a big project in the next few months I may drive all the way down the Cape to shop for it. Great place to spend a rainy afternoon. Also love it that I live in a city where I've visited all the local quilt stores and it takes leaving the city to find a place like this! read more

Tumbleweeds is a very nice shop with lots of fabric to choose from, but I found the staff to be very rude and unfriendly. As someone who has worked retail for many years, I can say that it isn't the staff there that has people coming into the store. Imagine how much nicer a place it would be to shop if the ladies there actually smiled and greeted their customers in a friendly manner, instead of being rude and condescending. Quilting is a HAPPY pasttime ladies, and your patrons don't want to go someplace to shop with unfriendly staff...SMILE! read more

Yes, nice shop, extremely unfriendly, rude staff. I don't know how they stay in business. I only go if it is a dire emergency and I have no other choice. I will drive to Falmouth or off Cape or buy online. I really hate to give a negative review, but it really is remarkable. And I have to agree with the other reviewer - quilting and sewing and buying fabric is so JOYFUL. You would never know that walking in Tumbleweed. Bummer :-( read more

Hi everyone at Tumbleweeds, Happy New Year to you all from Glynis and Allan who live in West Wickham Bromley Kent UK. We've been visiting the Cape for over ten years and always call into this lovely shop where all the staff make us so welcome. Last September Glynis had a class with Willie and sat in with all the ladies who were making their projects and both Allan and I had a lovely afternoon chatting and laughing with everyone and drinking tea. Glynis will be calling into Tumbleweeds in April/May this year hopefully to take part in a class and meet up with all the ladies who sent a lovely Christmas card to us both. Take care everyone, looking forward to seeing you all. read more

I have been a patron since they moved to the "new" location and before the "new addition" and have to say that whomever thought this shop is pricey is way off the beaten path...the prices here are the most economical for the grade and quality of their fabrics. You can find it cheaper at a Walmart or Joanne's, but you are not getting the same quality...you're getting grade 2 or 3 greige goods. So if quality is your game...this is the place....hospitality, friendliness...not so much....thus the 4. Actually Tumbleweed is the only textile reason to go over the bridge.... read more

I went to Tumbleweeds last weekend and just loved the shop. Tons and tons of beautiful fabric! Great selection! And I honestly don't understand the comments about the staff because they were very, very nice, helpful and pleasant. I will definitely be back!!!! read more

Well, the store is wonderful and a quilter's dream. The reason for my poor review is that no matter when I go there the salesladies are so unfriendly! They don't welcome any of the customers into the store and they are not helpful at all. If you ask for opinion about a certain fabric they won't give it to you. They are just grumpy, grumpy ladies and seem to not like their job. I have asked fellow quilters about their grumpiness and they all agree-great store, great fabrics, but really awful salesladies and awful customer service. The managers really need to hire better help or send these ladies to a "how to be friendly" school. I don't live on the Cape, but we own a home there and I now tend to go there only when I can't find what I need off the Cape and think they might have it. If the salesladies were friendlier then I'd definitely make Tumbleweeds a place to go every time I go to the Cape. Sorry ladies-you really need to put a smile on your face and learn how to be nice to customers! read more