Best of 2001: Best Place To Find Cheap, Out-Of-This-World Fabric

UFO (Upholstery Fabric Outlet)
1919 Hoover Avenue, National City
619-477-9341
1120 N. Melrose, Vista
760-941-2345

At UFO's two warehouse locations, every material you could ever hope to weave into your world exists. And, at a price up to 25 percent off if you have your upholsterer buy it. You can re-cover anything from a boat canvas to a convertible top. Carpeting, foam, and car leather are available. The store is able to offer the same fabric as those trendy high-priced stores because it buys from mills without selling closeouts or seconds. Finally, chenille, silk, velour, tapestries, and animal prints are affordable and just a close encounter away. Prices range from discontinued fabrics at $2 to $8 a yard; medium fabrics, $10 to $20; and higher end from $30 to $100 a yard.