What is Quilting?
Quilting is the term given to the process of joining a minimum of three layers of fabric together either through stitching manually using a needle and thread, or mechanically with a sewing machine or specialized longarm quilting system
Top Quilting Shops In South Africa
Mezomode Quilting and Sewing
Address: Shop no 6, Club Gables, 31 Jan Booysen St, Annlin, Pretoria, 0182
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 081 267 7267
The Quilting Bug
Address: 53 Dreyersdal Rd, Bergvliet, Cape Town, 7945
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Sat
Phone: 021 712 0540
Cotton Tale Fabrics
Address: Shop 3, Hillcrest Centre, Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, Durban, 3610
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 078 098 8280
Fabric World Wynberg
Address: 154 Main Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7824
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 1:45 PM
Phone: 021 797 6272
Moosa’s Fabrics
Address: C162 Second Floor Oriental Plaza, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, 2092
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 2 PM
Phone: 011 838 0501
Arthur Bales
Address: 62 4th Ave, Linden, Randburg, 2104
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 011 888 2401
Benjamin Woollens The House of Quality Fabrics
Address: 3 Loveday St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 011 492 2827
Fabrics Unlimited
Address: 170 Nelson Mandela Dr, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 1:30 PM
Phone: 051 449 9180
Fabric Craze
Address: Village on main, 13 Parklands Main Rd, Parklands, Cape Town, 7441
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 021 556 8870
Lowry Fabrics
Address: 38 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:40 PM
Phone: 021 462 7266
Classique Quilters Cc
Address: 40 Karim Ln, Rossburgh, Durban, 4094
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 031 465 4000
Sullies Fabrics
Address: Unit 4 8th Avenue Industrial Park, Kensington, Cape Town, 7405
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:15 PM
Phone: 021 447 7159
Silk Wholesalers T/A Fabric City
Address: 32 Sir Lowry Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 1:30 PM
Phone: 021 462 1285
The Fabric House
Address: 206 Sir Lowry Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 021 462 7780
StitchWitch
Address: 407 Roslyn Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 1081
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 PM
Phone: 012 993 5020
Is quilting hard to learn?
Some quilts are definitely easier than others to put together, and for those who are just learning quilting fundamentals, the choices can be overwhelming. Below are four very helpful tips for beginner quilters, along with three of our favorite beginner quilting patterns.
Why is quilting expensive?
Quilts are expensive because of the labor required to make them. Quilts require pieces of fabric to be evenly cut and sewn together to get the basic shape of a blanket. Then that piece must be sewn together with batting, backing, and binding to create a finished blanket.
How long does a quilt take to make?
A simple baby-size quilt top (40” x 45”) will take anywhere from 3-9 hours to make. A simple large throw-size quilt top (60” x 70”) will take anywhere from 10-20 hours to make. If you are a beginner quilter, it might take you 2 or 3 times longer to make the same quilt top as an experienced quilter.