‘Sew’ Much to See at The Salvation Army’s Annual Spring Fabric Fair
PITTSBURGH (March 3, 2025) – Spring into savings at The Salvation Army’s Spring Fabric Fair on Saturday, April 12, 2025! The popular one-day sale, made possible thanks to the dedication of The Salvation Army Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Auxiliary, will begin at 8:30 a.m. at The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center, located at 1060 McNeilly Road. Give your creativity a hand while lending a helping hand. Shop early to unravel the best finds, the event ends at 1:30 p.m.
For more than three decades, this fundraiser has offered bargains on rare fabrics, unique patterns and a variety of materials and equipment needed for crocheting, knitting, quilting and “sew” much more. After exploring inside, shoppers can enjoy a $10 bag sale outdoors which will be stocked with a variety of materials. Since its inception, the fabric fairs have raised more than $800,000, with all proceeds providing critical assistance to individuals and families throughout Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
“This is more than just a sale; it's a year-round mission powered by the passionate hearts of The Salvation Army Greater Pittsburgh Women's Auxiliary,” said Major Jodi Lloyd, Program Secretary for The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division. “These members spend weeks and months meticulously organizing donations, ensuring each event is a seamless experience. This dedication is a testament to their unwavering commitment to the community. Thanks to their hard work, these spring and fall fundraisers have turned into a beloved tradition for creatives of all ages."
Admission to the fair is free. Complimentary parking will be available onsite, with free shuttles running from two satellite parking locations at Keystone Oaks High School and Keystone Oaks Middle School. Snacks and lunch items will also be available for purchase. Please note, carts and strollers are prohibited. Reusable shopping bags are highly encouraged.
The Spring Fabric Fair is a community-driven event made possible thanks to donations of all the items for sale. There is always a need for donated items, as well as additional volunteers to measure and sort fabric in preparation for the fair. Donations are currently being accepted at The Salvation Army warehouse in Green Tree from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays (February through October) at the rear of 820 Parish Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Please note, fabric donations will *not* be accepted during the actual Fabric Fair event.
For more information, call 412-446-1500 or visit salvationarmywpa.org/fabricfair. Follow The Salvation Army Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Auxiliary on Facebook and @salarmypgh on Instagram to preview items for sale. Fall in love with a new craft project later in the year at the Fall Fabric Fair, set for Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Celebrating over 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 134 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, visit salvationarmywpa.org. The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.