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Factory Outlets

Burlington Coat Factory
2000 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland RI 02895 401-769-4337
Catalog Fashion Outlet
1 Ann and Hope Way Cumberland RI 02864 401-723-8490
Colonial Mills, The Rug Factory Store
560 Mineral Spring Ave Pawtucket RI 02860 401-724-6840

Braided rugs of wool blend, cotton, acrylic and synthetics. Custom made available. HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm. Open occasionally on Sundays for special sales events.

Lorraine Mills Fabrics
593 Mineral Spring Ave Pawtucket RI 02860 401-722-9500

One of the largest retail fabric stores in the area, this independent outlet features thousands of bolts of fabrics, including fashion, decorating and bridal, as well as notions and accessories. Housed in an old brick mill building, handicap accessibility is through a side door entrance and elevator to the retail floor. HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm; Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm; and Sunday: 12 - 5 pm.

Mark Stevens Outlet
1960 Diamond Hill Rd Woonsocket RI 02895 401-766-4481
North By Northeast
55 Conduit St Central Falls RI 02863 401-726-2360

Opens seasonally, September through January. North by Northeast is the maker of fleece products including jackets, pullovers, vests, blankets and accessories. Call for hours.

Olde Newport Candle Co.
Pinewood Park, Rte. 44 Chepachet RI 02814 401-568-4209

Features scented candles, colonial tapers, pillars, jars and their popular 12 - 15 hour votive candles, as well as candle holders and accessories. HOURS: Seven days, 9 am - 6 pm, with evening hours until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

Planet Garden
30 Martin St Cumberland RI 02864 401-334-4443

An indoor garden showroom and factory direct outlet for garden statuary and accessories. Items include bird baths, stepping stones, benches, indoor and outdoor fountains, sundials, and wall hangings, as well as garden-related gift for the home. HOURS: Open year round except February in the old Berkeley Mill. Call for ours.

Rhode Island Custom Furniture Plus
844 Putnam Pike, Rt 44 Chepachet RI 02814 401-568-6384

Perhaps best known for its hand made oak glider-rocker, which features a three-position back, optional swivel-bottom and gliding foot stool. They also offer custom made furniture pieces. Springtime brings their outdoor show area of picnic tables, gazebos, sheds, swing sets, wishing wells and windmills. HOURS: ,Monday - Friday: 7 am - 5 pm and Saturdays: 9 am - 4 pm. Beginning mid April, they are open on Sundays: 12 - 4 pm throughout the summer.

Rhody Rug Co.
32 Meeting St Cumberland RI 02864 401-728-5903

Braided rugs of wool, cotton and synthetic materials. Located in an old mill complex in the Valley Falls section of town, off Broad Street near the Cumberland Town Hall. HOURS: Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Thursdays: until 7 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

Ryco Factory Outlet Store
25 Carrington St Lincoln RI 02865 401-725-1779

Provides a large selection of laces on the premises. The retail area features laces and ribbons; a fabric room with a wide variety of fabrics, tapestry, quilting supplies, batting and sewing notions; craft supplies including paints, woods, paper mache, silk and dried flowers; a bridal section where you can find supplies to put together headpieces and veils; and a good assortment of decorative buttons and accessories. They also offer classes at various times throughout the year. Tucked away on Carrington Street, between Lonsdale Avenue and Front Street, Ryco is located to the rear of a cluster of old brick mill buildings. Follow the posted signs. HOURS: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 am - 5 pm; Thursday 9 am - 8 pm; Friday: 9 am - 6 pm; Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm; and Sunday: 12 - 5 pm.

Yankee Stove Shop
Route 44 Chepachet RI 02814 401-568-4209

Stocks fireplaces and stoves, and features their own UL-approved stove boards, or hearths. HOURS: Open seven days: 9 am - 6 pm, with evening hours until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

Yarn Outlet, The
280 Rand St Central Falls RI 02863
401-722-5600

While not a true factory outlet, it is a discount store stocked with yarns, needles and books. HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9 am - 4:30 pm

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