My mom - a house projects maven - pointed me to Soft Coverings when I was looking for cost-effective sources for upholstery for two chairs I was working on.
Located on the top of Queen Anne, this store offers the perfect combination of great selection, good prices, and most importantly, good quality. If you've ever been into a JoAnn Fabrics or Calico Corners, you'll know what I mean - rather than wading through rooms full of polyester florals, Soft Coverings has edited its inventory to include only the kinds of materials and designs I'd want in my own house - making the selection process much easier.
The staff there are also great - great at answering questions, helpful to the relative novice (like myself), but also knowledgeable enough to help more experienced buyers (like my mom) find the perfect fabric.
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