Community Service - Fabricland

We have served our community for over 70 years.  Listed below are some of the projects we are involved with, most on a regular basis:

• Peace Quilt Donation
  Read the letter from Diana LeBron.
• Girl Scout's Gold Award Project
  View photos and Read the letter from Elisa Salvemini.
• New Mom's, New Expectations
  Donation of $25 gift certificate.  
  Read the letter from Alyssa Landen.
• Fabric Trade-in
  Donation of 100 pounds of fabric.  
  Read the letter from Karen Venezia, Old Bridge High School.
• The Rockin Bobbins 4-H Sewing Club
  Financial support of Turban project for cancer patients.  
  Read the letter from Karen Cito, Volunteer 4H Leader.
• Hunter Douglas Foundation
  $3,000 donation for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.  
  Read the letter from Mary Hopkins, President and CEO, Hunter Douglas Inc.
• North Plainfield Dept. of Fire Prevention and Protection
  Donation of fabric for EMS calls.  Read the letter from William F. Eaton, Fire Chief, NPFD.
• NYC Parks Mounted Auxilliary Unit.  10th Annual Fund Raising Gala
  Read the letter from Lila Kerns.
• Donation of Turkeys to the Salvation Army
  We were contacted the week before Thanksgiving because the Plainfield Salvation Army did not have enough turkeys to feed needy families.  We quickly wrote them a check for 25 turkeys to help them achieve their goal.  Read the letter from Captain Henry Thibault of the Salvation Army.
• The Generosity of a local retailer benefits Tanzanian students.
  Sent to the Courier News by Claire S. Liptak.  Read the letter here.
• Summer Fabric Trade-in - Labor Day Weekend
  Customers donate old fabrics and sewing machines for store credit.  We then donate these fabrics and sewing machines to charities throughout the community.  To sign up to receive fabric donations, call 908-755-4700 ext 103.
• Gift Certificate & Door Prizes for Non-Profit Organizations - We are pleased to offer a $100 Custom Decorating Gift Certificate as a door prize for your non-profit organization's next fund raising event.  A letter must be presented to any of our store manager's with your group's request including pertinent information regarding event, date and your mailing address.  Please allow 30 days for processing.
• Merchandise Donations
  Have been made to the following organizations.
• The Sewing School at Fabricland - Each month, our staff of teachers offer many different classes for adults and children - ranging from "Absolute Beginner" and "Sewing 101" to more intermediate "Sewing 102" lessons.  Under the guidance of our Education Director, we offer classes in hand sewing for children, (see our Brownie/Girl Scout Program) quilting for teens and adults, sewing for the home, learning to use your own machine and serger, sewing fashion accessories and lots more!  Our classes are geared to every level - from those who have never sewn before or need to refresh their skills, to more intermediate and accomplished sewers.  A calendar of classes and events is available at Fabricland or here.  Advanced registration is necessary for all classes by calling 908-755-4700 ext 140.
• Summer Camp Program at Fabricland - During the months of July and August, Fabricland’s Sewing School teachers provide five weeks of great projects for kids, ages 10 to 13 and teens ages 13 to 17.  Classes run Monday through Thursday with three hour sessions each day, with a short snack break.  Projects include basic and intermediate sewing of clothing , accessories and quilts.  For summer camp registration, call Fabricland at 908-755-4700 ext 140.
• Detailed information about Fabricland’s Brownie and Girl Scout Program is available here.
• Annual Halloween Costume Contest
  For the past twenty-one years, Fabricland has hosted this event for children and adults of all ages!  Entrants are asked to wear an original or pattern design an dmarch in our parade.  Over $1,000 in prizes are awarded to the best costumes in each age group and all entries receive a gift certificate, ribbon and goodie bag.
• Additional Community Service Projects:
  Here are some of the projects that Fabricland has coordinated in the spirit of good will and support for the community as well as for projects around the country and overseas:
• Project Linus
  Donation of hand-stitched crib quilts, hats and booties for babies with AIDS.
• Hurricane Katrina Relief
  Donation of fabrics, window treatments, and home furnishings to aid victims who have relocated to NJ.
• Operation Sweet Dreams
  Donation of fabrics and pillows for soldiers in Iraq.
• Coats for Kids
  Machine-stitched fleece jackets for area kids in need.
• Clothing for Kids
  Machine stitched dresses for girls in Appalachia, Tennessee.
• Liberty Science Center Tour
  For 4th grade students in North Plainfield schools.
• New Jersey Food Bank
  Donations of canned and boxed food for community.
• Fabricland Textile and Design Award
  Presented each year to the most talented graduating senior in five area high schools.
• Crafts for Kids
  Volunteers visit kids in area hospitals and work on craft projects.
• Warm Up America
  Donation of handknit hats, gloves, scarves, afghan squares.