Cool Place Alert: Country Manor Fabrics, Battle Ground, WA

Now, I know what you're thinking: "BATTLE GROUND?! What?"

Fair enough - Country Manor Fabrics is a little off the beaten path. Okay, a lot off the beaten path. But I'll tell you what: getting there is a nice drive in the country, and this is one amazing fabric store.

The outside is pretty unassuming . . .

. . . But inside, fabric bolts pack every available space. The shelves are full, so they're stacked along the floor. Aisle after aisle. So very much fabric. You'll quickly fall into a Fabric Trance, and let's face it: there are worse states of mind.

Country Manor is all about quilting, so you'll find lots and lots of cottons. There are also flannels and calicos and batiks. You'll find everything from the currently-hip Denyse Schmidt line to wacky novelty prints of poker-playing dogs. I also loved that there were holiday-themed fabrics for every holiday - what a gorgeous selection of Christmas stuff! Not that you want to think about Christmas right now. I'm just saying.

If you're a fat quarter fan, there are racks of them capping almost every aisle. On the day I visited, there were also big bins of sale-priced quarters for as little as a dollar. I bought a really embarrassing amount of fabric that day.

Country Manor also carries an impressive array of notions - every gadget imaginable for sewing and quilting. You can also browse lots and lots of quilting books and patterns.

The store has no website currently, so you'll find the address below. I also took a photo of the turnoff sign, because you'll need to keep a sharp lookout for it.

While you're out in the country, I'd highly recommend that you complete your day with a visit to Pomeroy House Living History Farm, which is nearby and lovely, and hosts all kinds of great weekend events through Fall.

. . . A day in the country AND crafting. Now that's what I call a Grand Day Out.

Country Manor Fabrics and Quilting
7702 NE 179th Street, Battle Ground, WA
(360) 573-6084