The Fabric Merchant

09/12/2026

09/07/2026

Closed Labor Day.

08/14/2026

Please share. We will observe regular business hours.

06/10/2026

A well done, short video of the store! from the "Choose Joplin" page.

05/29/2026

Baa baa black sheep have you any....batting. Yes sir, yes sir two bags full for anyone who wants them. One white, one natural. 80/20, no scrim.

05/25/2026

The Fabric Merchant and Bittersweet Quilts will be closed today, Memorial Day, to honor those who gave up their yesterdays so we could have free tomorrows!

05/18/2026

Building Blocks 1776-2026 Month #3

05/18/2026

✨ We’re Hiring at The Fabric Merchant! ✨
Do you love people, creativity, and learning new skills? We’re looking for someone friendly, energetic, and dependable to join our team!
🧵 Position Includes: • Helping customers in a fun, creative environment
• Learning to use a long-arm quilting machine
• Assisting with shop projects and daily tasks
📅 Schedule: • 3 days per week
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Willing to work around your family’s schedule if possible
💲 Pay: • Minimum wage
• No health care benefits, but there are other perks
We’re looking for someone who: ✔ Enjoys working with the public
✔ Learns quickly and works efficiently
✔ Can keep a fast pace
✔ Has a positive attitude
✔ Loves fabric, quilting, and creativity
If you’d love to work in a bright, inspiring quilt shop atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Send your information and resume to: [email protected]
Please do not call the store. Thank you for your interest!

03/14/2026

What a great group of ladies for our Magic Stack -n- Whack class today. All of these beautiful block variations came from the same fabric if you can believe it!

01/27/2026

The Fabric Merchant and Bittersweet Quilts will be closed today, Tuesday, January 27th. True, most roads are clear but the parking lots are a different story so we'll give it one more day. We'll be open Wednesday regardless. Happy sewing!