Sadly, Soft Coverings is gone. I hope they moved, but I don't think so. I think they went out of business.

Sadly, Soft Coverings is gone. I hope they moved, but I don't think so. I think they went out of business.
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Soft Coverings, located on Queen Anne hill at 323 West Galer, is the place for all your furniture's fabric needs. They carry drapery fabric as well. It's almost sensory overload if you start looking... More

Soft Coverings, located on Queen Anne hill at 323 West Galer, is the place for all your furniture's fabric needs. They carry drapery fabric as well. It's almost sensory overload if you start looking at all the books of fabric that they can order for you, so start with the bolts they have on hand. If nothing grabs you, then try to describe what you're looking for to one of the sales staff. They are all very friendly and can help you narrow your search.
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I would second that opinion of Soft Coverings. I am as high as it gets on the clueless scale when it comes to upholstery and the guy at that shop gave me a first-class introduction and made me feel... More

I would second that opinion of Soft Coverings. I am as high as it gets on the clueless scale when it comes to upholstery and the guy at that shop gave me a first-class introduction and made me feel completely comfortable trying to pick fabrics to live with for many years to come. I tried other stores first, but always walked out in an overwhelmed stupor. "Soft Coverings" is down the street (Galer) from Trader Joes at the top of Queen Anne Hill - just turn left at the top of counterbalance hill. Any recommendations on places to do the re-covering once the fabric is chosen?
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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,... More

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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