The Stashery is now open!

We’ve transformed one of our classrooms at Textile Center into a year-round secondhand textile supplies store!

The Stashery provides accessible materials for artists and makers of all levels — especially at a time when reducing waste and caring for our environment is top of mind.

Think of this space like a mini Textile Garage Sale, with a quieter shopping experience due to its smaller scale (but don’t worry — our twice-yearly, building-wide Garage Sales aren’t going anywhere!).

Where is The Stashery?

• Inside Textile Center! You’ll enter The Stashery through our Textile Center Shop, just right of the Shop Desk. Look for the neon sign! Follow the path to our Room 5 / The Stashery room.
• To check out, bring your items to the Shop Desk.

Do I need to bring my own bags?

• In the spirit of reducing waste, we welcome you to bring your own reusable bags! We will also have some leftover bags and boxes from our Donation Days (see below) to put your purchases in.

When can I donate?

• • Donations are accepted on a by-appointment basis, Tuesday – Saturday. Click here to sign up!

Where do I drop off my donation?

• Drop off your donation at Textile Center, located at 3000 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414.
• The closest available parking will be in our back lot, or along Arthur Avenue. Please follow the signs to the open back door, where a volunteer will receive your donation.

Is there a limit to how much I can donate?

• Due to limitation of our space, your donation on a Donation Day must not exceed the equivalent of 2 Ikea shopping bags.
• If you have more to donate than the equivalent of 2 Ikea shopping bags, please visit us on another Donation Day! There is no limit to how many times you can donate.
• If you have questions, please call our shop at 612-436-0464.

What should I bring my items in?

• Items should be contained in a non-returnable box, bin, or bag. Please do not bring loose items.

Do you offer donations receipts?

• Yes, we will provide a copy of your donation receipt for your records. All donations are tax-deductible.

What can I donate?

We ACCEPT:

• Working Sewing Machines (as space allows)
• Yarn of all types
• Fabric, bolts, yardage, fat quarters, scraps (as space allows)
• Roving
• Patterns
• Books
• Unopened or Complete Kits
• Unopened dye/dye supplies
• Notions
• Table Looms and Medium Size Spinning Wheels
• Needlework and Embroidery Supplies
• Small Tools (Crochet Hook, Knitting Needle, Hoops, Scissors, and more)
• Interfacing
• Batting

We DON’T ACCEPT:

• Finished Home Goods and Clothing
• Sewing Machines in Cabinets
• Floor Looms
• Unfinished Objects (UFO)
• Open dye/dye supplies
• Dirty, Moldy, or Smoke Damaged Items
• Broken/Non-Working Machines or Tools
• Magazines
• Upholstery and Home Decor Fabric Samples

Volunteer at The Stashery!

Join us in staffing The Stashery — our new mini Textile Garage Sale offering discounted, sustainable materials for artists. All proceeds support Textile Center programs.

Volunteers help answer questions, measure and price fabric, sort yarn or notions, and share info about Textile Center (no checkout duties required). Just bring your love for fiber art and community!

Volunteers can also bring a donation during their volunteer shift if they would like (no additional donation sign up required; just make sure to stick to no more than 2 Ikea bags worth of goods).

New to The Stashery? Leave a note when signing up — Erin or Liz will meet with you for a brief orientation at the start of your first shift.