CELEBRATING 106 YEARS OF FAMILY BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA

Steinberg & Sons was established in 1919 down in Los Angeles. Bob grew up in the family business working with his father, grandfather, and uncles.

In 1967, Bob established Bob Steinberg’s Fabric Emporium in West Hollywood on Melrose Avenue, where Suzan worked and played as a child.

This store was a major change in how fabric was sold on the retail level. It was one of the first natural fiber fabric stores with rooms of imported fabrics from all over the world, including Italian silks, South American wools, and one of the finest collections of cotton prints from India and Africa.

In 1976 Bob moved his family to Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula and opened up Stonemountain Fabrics (Stonemountain is the translation of Steinberg). From this small, wonderful store, Bob sold the fabrics he purchased through a long-time connection to the L.A. apparel industry. Fabric lovers from all over were very happy to find these garment industry fabrics at great prices.

Over four decades later, Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics continues to thrive as a creative cornerstone in downtown Berkeley. What began as a single-room shop is now a multi-room, multi-floor fabric destination beloved by local sewists and fabric lovers around the world.
From our brick-and-mortar shelves to your sewing table at home, we’re here to support your craft with thoughtfully curated fabrics, exceptional tools, and a community that celebrates creativity in all forms. Our store is filled with inspiration, knowledge, and a love for the handmade.
Whether you visit us in person or discover us online, we hope you feel at home here. This is more than just a fabric store—it’s a space for connection, learning, and joy. Thank you for making us part of your sewing journey.