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Kapaia Stitchery

3-3561 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
808-245-2281
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Ranked #1 of 4 shopping in Lihue
Type: Specialty Shops
Activities: Shopping
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Estes Park, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

American girl muumuu dresses in Hawaiian fabrics made by a local woman are sure to please. Bark cloth, Hawaiian theme fabrics, and batiks abound. Also, patterns reflecting island vibe. Big porch for the non quilters to wait.

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

Row upon row of batiks, sashiko patterns galore, traditional Hawaiian prints and needlework supplies galore. Warm friendly staff who are fine answering questions and listening to your creative ideas! Also learned about the "Hawaiian" way of hand quilting. I was told it was not the size of the stitch that was important ... Once you choose a stitch length be... More

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Oahu, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Anyone who likes to sew will be in Heaven! I love to be inspired and see completed projects displayed that I can make from a pattern. This store has it! Lots of beautiful Hawaiian prints, quilts and patterns. Echoing what other reviews said, the staff let me take pictures and were so friendly that I kept wanting to visit them... More

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Milpitas, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

The selection of fabric and handmade items way surpassed what I had expected. Not only that, the people here were so friendly and helpful. They gave me their card so I could call and order more fabric if I needed to for the quilt I was going to make. They even let me take a pic of the quilt I... More

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Sebastopol, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

OK, in one week I was there 4 times. They have more batiks than you've ever seen in your whole life, more Hawaiian prints, and more bark cloth. Schedule a whole afternoon and send your husband to the koa wood store next door. Just figure on sending a box of fabric home. It's sort of like eating ice cream all... More

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Whether or not you are a quilter or seamstress this is place not to miss. Every time we come to Kauai this is a place we visit. My husband get measured for an Aloha shirt, picks the cotton fabric he likes and the cocoanut buttons and the lovely ladies there make him a shirt that is as stylish as his... More

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

Ahhh...finally having returned to &Kauai after 6 years it was a highlight to return to this lovely shop! A wonderful selection of fabrics ...hard to describes how many and how well they are arranged. Many precut quilt kits with the examples hanging all over. Simply the best because of selection, layout and service!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012

A "must stop" for visitors and locals. Even off-island Hawaiians schedule trips to Kapaia Stitchery. A loyal following of mainlanders and foreign visitors know they will find a large selection of cottons, batiks, and specialty fabrics here. Also a selection of gifts (many Kauai made) and books. Order a custom-made shirt from fabric you select or pick one already made.... More

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Delta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

If you love fabric, then you must stop at this heritage building located between Kapaa and Lihue. There are hundreds of fabric bolts and lots of finished quilts to inspire you. The staff are knowledgeable and very friendly. I always stop and buy something because they have fabrics you can't get everywhere, including their own designs.

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FLEMING ISLAND
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2012 via mobile

I found this shop for my wife to visit. While she shopped I talked to the owner, very personable. He was working on his upcoming west coast business trip. His wife was in the other room holding a class. My wife found some local Hawaiian material. I told the owner that we find their store via the advertising they placed... More

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