Common Thread Fabrics

I’ve been a fan of Common Thread for many years and would have given them 5 stars in the past as their displays were so perfect and original they would draw me in every few weeks, and I would find the coolest decorative and wearable items. This past year, they lost their touch on the displays. So I’m knocking them down a star., Because I’ve lost the thrill of coming in to find out what treasures await me. It’s still a great fabric place. But it’s really not amazing anymore.

Nice fabric selection. Full of options. I like the idea of getting southwestern patterns in the southwest. My second time here and whenever I am in Taos I will make it a traditional spot.

As my wife puts it: «they have good stuff!»

Outstanding shop of hard to find exotic fabrics… from a gauzy cotton from Indian to a showcase of fine silk from China, this is a sensory and tactile wonderland… I think its the best shop in Taos.
Expect to pay $ 20 a yard for most fabrics, but elegance comes with a hefty price tag. This shopkeeper is very attentive and friendly. Even if you don’t sew, stop here. its more art than fabric.

I was shocked by the review in
and just felt compelled to give my review of the Common Thread, 120A Bent Street, Taos, New Mexico, 87 571
505 758 8987
The Common Thread is one of my most favourite stores ever! I make my living in the fiber arts world and have written twelve books. I am a fabric designer and artist. I know good quality fabrics when I see them.
The Common Threads is always a destination shop for my students when they come to my studio for classes. Most end up having boxes of fabrics sent to their homes!
The Common Thread deals with high end fabrics from silk chiffons, to burn out velvets, interesting cotton, oriental silk/​rayons, linens and quality fabrics from around the world. The owners Renee and Dave go out of their way to offer the unusual not the usual.
They also carry a great line of ribbons, buttons and accessories. They carry the hand dyed Artemis silk ribbon and Susan Clarke buttons. I especially love the beautiful woven wraps and silk shibori scarves they carry.
I have found hand-​woven fabrics from Guatemala, silks from India, China, Japan and Italy. I have found cotton gauze, heavy woven wool and I recently purchased raw edged biased silk ribbon for an art project and six yards of various oriental silks… I cannot find this quality just anywhere and that is what makes the Common Thread a unique destination shop.
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Yes the shop is small, but it is well organized and a visual feast. if you take the time to really look around you will find treasures. If you love beautiful fabrics, if you are a crazy quilter, a quilt artist or a home décor addict… you will love The common Thread.
Judith Baker Montaño