{"id":84216,"date":"2026-03-16T11:21:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=84216"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:46:45","slug":"fabric-source-harts-fabric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2026\/03\/fabric-source-harts-fabric.html","title":{"rendered":"fabric source: harts fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m so pleased to introduce you to Harts Fabric<\/a>, located in Santa Cruz, California, here as the next installation in our Fabric Source series<\/a>. I’ve asked them to introduce themselves and to give some of their fabric suggestions, along with which patterns they would choose to pair the fabrics with.<\/p>\n

The complete Fabric Source list can be found here<\/a>. If you have additions, please email me at fabricsource@lieslandco.com. The list is entirely based on your recommendations, so I welcome your ideas and suggestions.<\/p>\n

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For\u00a0nearly 60 years, Harts Fabric<\/a> has been a vibrant part of the Santa Cruz community, proudly family-owned and independent since 1969. What began as a small local fabric shop has grown into a beloved destination for sewists and makers who value quality, creativity, and personal service. While much has changed over the decades, our commitment to inspiring creativity and supporting our customers remains at the heart of everything we do.<\/p>\n

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We specialize in thoughtfully curated apparel fabrics, offering a wide range of materials selected with garment sewists in mind. From breathable cottons and linens to beautiful silks, soft rayons, cozy wools, and sustainable blends, our collection emphasizes quality,\u00a0style, and wearability. We are especially proud of our ever-evolving selection of deadstock fabrics\u2014limited-run textiles sourced from fashion designers and mills around the world. These special finds allow our customers to create truly unique garments while embracing more sustainable sewing practices.<\/p>\n

Quilters will also find an inspiring assortment of premium quilting cottons, featuring modern prints, timeless designs, and high-quality basics from trusted manufacturers and independent designers alike. Whether you\u2019re piecing a quilt, sewing garments, or crafting home d\u00e9cor, our cotton selection offers both beauty and durability.<\/p>\n

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Our dedicated buyers travel the world to discover distinctive fabrics you won\u2019t find just anywhere. By building relationships with mills and designers, we\u2019re able to bring a diverse, globally inspired collection back to Santa Cruz.<\/p>\n

In addition to fabric, we carry a wide range of independent sewing patterns that celebrate modern design, inclusive sizing, and creative expression. At Harts Fabric, we believe sewing builds community\u2014and we\u2019re honored to support makers near and far.<\/p>\n

Here are the fabric suggestions from the folks at Harts Fabric.<\/p>\n

For the Yanaka Jacket<\/a> you might like our Monarchy Stretch Cotton Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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And here it is, made up and modeled!<\/p>\n

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Or, for the Yanaka Jacket, what about this pretty Plaid wool cotton in Peacock<\/a>?<\/p>\n

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Next, the Sintra Halter<\/a>, which would be great in\u00a0Harts Fine Cotton in Loden color<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another fun option for the Sintra Halter might be the\u00a0Katashi Japanese Lawn in Pavement color<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Next, the very popular Fira Dress<\/a> pattern, for which the folks at Harts selected their\u00a0Brussels Washer Yarn-Dyed Linen Blend in Rain color<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Or maybe you would prefer this charming Daisy Woven in Wildberry color<\/a>?<\/p>\n

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Our thanks to the folks at Harts Fabric<\/a> for dropping by! And keep our Fabric Source list<\/a> in mind to help you find great fabrics for your sewing projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As part of our Fabric Source series, the folks from Harts Fabric in Santa Cruz, California, are here today to suggest some of their fabric and pattern pairings. They found some great ideas for you! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":84239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[20767,20969,20850,20875,20839],"class_list":["post-84216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-fabric-shopping","tag-fabric-source","tag-fira","tag-sintra","tag-yanaka"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/harts-feature.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-lUk","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":63286,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/11\/where-do-you-shop-for-fabric.html","url_meta":{"origin":84216,"position":0},"title":"where do you shop for fabric?","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"November 21, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"So you want to purchase a special fabric for a specific project, and you can't find it at your local chain fabric store. 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