Over the next few minutes we are going to break down everything we know about quilting, beads, and all kinds of crafts in Virginia Beach. Crocheting, knitting, weaving, homemade jewelry making, scrapbooking, and more will all be covered as this post goes along.
Our first section will be all about the best Virginia Beach quilting and fabric stores where you can buy all of the patterns, notions, paints, dyes, and yarn that you need. Up next we will mention if there are any good bead stores in your area that sell quality items for weaving, embroidery, loom kits, cords, gemstones, rosettes, or the other supplies you require to finish your current project.
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The final section will feature a list of some of the best craft stores near you that will carry a little bit of all of the above in addition to all kinds of papers, scrapbooking items, needle art, craft tech, sewing machines, dye cutting machines, printers, lighting, and more.
By the time you finish reading this local quilting, bead, and craft guide you should have a far greater understanding of what is available around town. And we also want to let you know that we have written plenty of other city guides for this region right there if you want to check them out.
Virginia Beach Quilt & Fabric Shops
When you want to visit one of the best quilt and fabric shops near you we suggest:
- Femi Fabrics at 406 Newtown Rd
- Sarah’s Thimble Quilt Shoppe at 2245 W Great Neck Rd # 5
- Fabric Hut at 828 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk
- A Different Touch at 1107 S Military, State #B, Chesapeake
- Joyous Applique Designs at 114 Roberta Dr, Hampton
- Sunshine Quilt Corner at 896 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News
Look through their websites and see if they have the patterns, notions, paints, dyes, yarn, or fabric by the yard or meter that you desire before making the drive.
Bead Stores In Your Area
Whether you are looking for a wholesaler with tons of beads or just need a small amount consider visiting:
- Beads & Rocks at 335 Virginia Beach Blvd
- The Bead Store at 10371 Warwick Blvd, Newport News
Those bead shops should have all kinds of cords, gemstones, tools, wires, loom kits, and other weaving and embroidery supplies. Some may even offer beading and jewelry making classes and if you are after anything specific give those links a look.
More Local Craft Stores
Here are some more general craft stores in Virginia Beach that will have a broad selection of just about whatever it is you might need:
- Jerry’s Artarama of Virginia Beach at 4001 Virginia Beach Blvd #105
- Mermaid Factory at 510 Laskin Rd
- Clean Cut Graphics at 5652 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk
- 757 Creative ReUse Center at 1904 Granby St, Norfolk
- AR Workshop Chesapeake at 2125 Starmount Pkwy, Chesapeake
From sewing machines to dye cutting machines to the latest craft technology tools like printing and embossing machines at least one of the above will have what you are searching for. Of course you can also expect to find a wide variety of paints, canvas, other surfaces, brushes, ribbons, bows, yarn, needles, organizers, and more for storage in addition to all kinds of art supplies for kids or adults.
Plus they might also offer fun craft classes near you in knitting, homemade jewelry making, quilting, scrapbooking, or other fun creative endeavors.
By the way we have also written about:
- Beading & Jewelry Making In Richmond
- Beading & Jewelry Making In Washington DC
- Beading & Jewelry Making In Baltimore
- Beading & Jewelry Making In Raleigh
Enjoy Your Quilts, Beads & Crafts In Virginia Beach
Well, for now that is all we have to share but check back in the future because we plan to update this post often. You read about all of the best quilting, bead, and craft stores in your area and should have a much better understanding of what all is available.
If you think we left anything off our local craft guide please tell us in the comments, or if any of the above stores have closed down mention that too. Now go have fun making your quilts, homemade jewelry with beads, or other crafts in Virginia Beach.