“The $100.00 annual membership is the BEST money spent the return is AMAZING!!! and unmeasurable!” Janet, former owner of Simple Threads Quilt Shop. Whether you’re a new shopowner starting out or a seasoned veteran, the programs and benefits will help your business grow, boost sales, and improve your bottom line.
Current Issue
FabShop News Magazine
These are a few articles from the most recent issue of the FabShop News Magazine. The Value of MAP Policies ADA Compliance for Websites Grant Funding Consistency in Social Media Wins the Race Promotions to Boost Sales Wooden Gate Quilts FabShop News Magazine is designed and written just for you….the fabric and quilt shop retailer.…
Online Marketing
fabshophop.com
The FabShopHops’ have brought us the most customer referrals in the two years since we started participating! The online exposure is well worth the cost! The gift certificates we give that congratulate the winners are an excellent opportunity to welcome them to our shop and invite them to like us on Facebook and join our…
Learn
your shop is On Display with everything you do
by Julie Milam & Kathy Thompson Take advantage of Julie & Kathy’s down-to-earth advice Make fabric buying more about planning and less about gambling. Improve your website to draw virtual customers into your shop. Manage inventory moves and markdowns for maximum profit. Cultivate new customers from outside of your community and become a ‘must visit’ shop. …and so much…
BizNotes
2020 Kona® Color of the Year
Kona® announces 2020 Color of the Year: Enchanted, a spellbinding green!
Events
FabShop Pre-Market Kickoff Dinner
We have a wonderful night planned! Enjoy a fun night of connecting with FabShop Friends, new and old, while revving up for busy days of classes and shopping ahead. This dinner promises to be relaxing, entertaining, and educational. Evening highlights:• An open-mic idea swap to share your successes.• Networking, networking, networking!• Gift bags, door prizes, plus…
On-Demand Webinars
Open-to-Buy Basics by Laurie Harsh
016 Open-to-Buy Basics – Trailer from The Fabric Shop Network, Inc. on Vimeo. Series Two View All On-Demand Webinars > What Happens When You Don’t Use an Open-to-Buy Plan? Poor cash flow and profitability problems Supplier problems when bills aren’t paid on time Declining sales when the shop is too full of old merchandise High markdowns due to non-producing merchandise Higher…
Event Toolkits
Sew Days
Be part of the worldwide program to encourage sewing. 6 one-day classes, beginning the week of July 15, finishing the week of August 19, 2019. You choose the day and time to offer the class in your store. Promote your store on the group social media sites. Encourage your customers to share the fun with…
BOMs
Serengeti Mystery – BOM
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Serengeti Mystery is a skill-building program for beginning quilters, starting simple and advancing as you go. Illustrated step-by-step instructions for (9) 12” blocks/borders/finishing Fat eighth friendly program Quilt top uses approx. 13 yards of fabric (excluding binding/backing) Includes marketing materials for in-store and online Printable grayscale masters Kitting instructions…
Sponsored Videos
2020 Media Kit
Print & Digital Opportunities
2020 – Download Reservation Form(442kb) 2020 – Download Entire Media Kit PDF Advertise in FabShop News! FabShop News is the premier trade publication for quilt and fabric retailers. Now in its twenty-first year of publication, it offers print and digital targeted advertising opportunities that reach over 2,500 independent quilt and fabric retailers. Reach…
Advertisers
FabShop News Advertisers – Issue 133
Current Advertisers December 2019 Edition – Issue 133 Interested in advertising in FabShop News Magazine? COVER Michael Miller Fabrics Michael Miller Fabrics Michael Miller Fabrics Aurifil Benartex Benartex Brewer Checkers Distributors Clothworks Clover Elizabeth Studios Free Spirit Gammill In The Beginning Fabrics Loralie Designs Maywood Studio Northcott Parkside Fabrics QT Fabrics Studio e Fabrics…
Back Issues
FabShop News Back Issues
Complete Your Set Today! Order back issues while supply lasts. By Year Group – $50 including S&H. Individual back issues are available for $7 each, Issue #38 and older; $10 each beginning with issue #39. WA residents add 8.4% sales tax. Ordering is easy, simply call us at (360) 666-2392. Use Visa or MasterCard. Click Here to Order…