The Great Victoria Fabric Exchange Fundraiser

 ** WE HAVE REACHED FULL CAPACITY FOR FABRIC VENDORS FOR THIS EVENT. WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY ADDITIONAL VENDORS FOR THIS YEAR** 

About the Event

Date: April 18
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Burnside Gorge Community Centre (In the Activity Centre)

What Is a Fabric Exchange Fundraiser?

Treasure hunters, this one’s for you. Join us April 18 (10 AM–4 PM) at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre for a one-day fabric marketplace filled with incredible deals, hidden gems, and stash-worthy finds. From quilting cottons to garment fabrics and everything in between, you never know what you’ll discover. Best of all, 10% of all sales support Our Place Society—so every metre you take home gives back to the community. Hosted by The Green Thimble, this is your chance to shop sustainably, save money, and spark your next project.

Vendor / Participant Information

This event is open to anyone wishing to sell fabric from their personal stash.

Sales Split

• 70% of sales go directly to the vendor

• 10% of all sales will be donated to 'Our Place Society' - supporting vital community services.

•  Remaining proceeds support event operations

Important Vendor Requirements

To participate, vendors must agree to the following:

• Fabric Drop-Off Deadline:
  Fabric must be dropped off within the week prior to the event — no earlier than April 13th, and no later than April 16th. 

• Vendor Tags:
  Vendors must pick up fabric tags with their assigned vendor number from us before dropping off fabric. 

• Fabric Preparation Guidelines: (FABRIC ONLY PLEASE) 

  • Fabric must be neatly folded or securely bundled -- NO ROLLS PLEASE!

  • Yardage pieces must be a minimum of 1 metre in length.

  • Quilting cottons must be at least Fat Quarter size (approximately 20" × 20").

    Exceptions (allowed in smaller cuts):

    • Charm packs

    • 1/8 bundles

    • Jelly rolls

    • Layer cakes

      **All exceptions must be neatly bundled**

  • Vendor tags must be securely attached so they do not fall off or become damaged.

  Each tag must clearly include:

  • Fabric type

  • Fabric dimensions/measurements

  • Price (vendor provides the price, we are NOT pricing the fabric for you) 

• Vendor Responsibility:
  Vendors are responsible for ensuring all fabric details and measurements are accurate and clearly listed on the tags before drop-off.

• Liability:
  While we will take great care, we are not liable for lost or stolen fabric and or/vendor tags at the event. 

  Unsold Fabric:
  Any unsold fabric, will go back to the vendor, to be picked up from the our shop  during the week after the event has ended.

• Lace
• Ribbon
• Thread
• Notions
• Other trims etc.

Why Participate?

• Declutter and de-stash your fabric in a meaningful way

• Support Our Place Society through community fundraising

• Help keep fabric circulating within the local sewing community

• No need to staff a booth—we handle the selling for you!

For Fabric Shoppers & Buyers

Whether you’re searching for inspiration, stocking up on basics, or hunting for unique textiles, the Great Victoria Fabric Exchange Fundraiser is the perfect place to shop fabric from local makers’ stashes—all in one place.

Admission

• $5 Early Bird Ticket (available through this listing for the first 50 people)

• $8 Advanced tickets  (after the first 50 tickets have been sold -- also through this listing)

• $10 at the door 

Pre-purchasing your ticket saves you money and helps us plan for a smooth shopping experience.

What to Expect

• A wide variety of fabrics from the local sewing community

• Affordable prices and one-of-a-kind finds

• A relaxed, community-focused shopping environment

• Door Prizes!

• Supporting a great cause—10% of all sales support Our Place Society

Our Place Society will be on site!

• Our Place Society will have an information table to answer all your questions about how they help our community

• They will be accepting donations both monetary and in-kind while at the event

• For a list of items they are currently looking for see their website here.

Come early for the best selection and stay as long as you like between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Whether you’re a vendor looking to clear out your stash or a shopper hunting for fabric treasures, the Great Victoria Fabric Exchange Fundraiser is a wonderful way to connect, create, and give back.