Category: 118 Fabrics

All About the Eastern PA Shop Hop

As the winter chill sets in and darkness begins to descend earlier and earlier, now is the perfect time for quilters to embrace their craft. What better way to kick off your fabric-filled hibernation than with a stream of new materials, patterns, and a whole lot of fun? That’s what you’ll get when you participate… Read more »

Reasons to Teach Your Child How to Sew

Back in the 1940s, it was common for moms to teach both their boys and girls how to sew. These days? Well, sewing is still popular, though it’s not always taught to the younger generation(s) as a skill they should have. Perhaps it’s because we’ve become an instant gratification “throw away” culture? If a button… Read more »

Common Mistakes Made by New Quilters

118 Fabrics & More, located in Sweet Valley, PA, is a popular store for quilters. If you’re new to quilting, what are some common mistakes you might make? Not Being Picky Enough About Fabrics For starters, some beginners will use whatever fabric pieces they have on-hand to make a quilt. While you “could” do that,… Read more »

How to Choose the Right Quilting Fabric

Whether you are an experienced quilter or a total beginner, one of the most important parts of starting a project is choosing the right materials. It is easy to go to the craft store and fall in love with every fabric you touch but if it isn’t the right material for your project it may… Read more »

Welcome to Our New Website!

If you’ve visited our website in the past, you may have noticed that things look a little different around here! For quite some time now, we have been working hard behind the scenes to make some much-needed improvements. Not only did we want the new 118 Fabrics and More website to have a brighter, fresher… Read more »