Conveniently clustered downtown are six specialty shops known collectively as the Fiber Arts District.
Crafty or not, you'll love discovering bolts of the world's finest fabrics, miles of rolled ribbon, and drawers stuffed with jewel-like beads.
GETTING THERE
Take the MAX Light Rail system or the downtown streetcar (from $1.75; 503/238-7433) to avoid the hassle of city parking.
SHOP
Fabric in the City Such gorgeous quilts, you'll want to go home and sew a few of your own. Find ribbon-tied packets of squares arranged in every possible shade. A good selection of fabric by the yard too. INFO: Closed Sun; 1034 S.W. Taylor St.; 503/224-0320.
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