There’s a bit of Australia, Japan, South ­Africa, and other faraway lands in Hull — or at least fabrics from those countries. Marian Bressel, 74, a lifelong quilter, runs Fabritique on Nantasket Avenue, selling fabrics of cotton, linen, silk, and rayon from a cozy 800-square-foot space where she also teaches sewing.

Q. When did you open, and why?

A. About a year and a half ago, right next door; I just moved to this space recently. It’s been an interest of mine for a long time. I started doing quilting shows a long time ago because I didn’t want a brick-and-mortar shop, and saw shows as a way of being in business without the overhead. But as I get older, all that schlepping around — setting up and breaking down for shows — gets harder and harder. I look at the shop as a segue out of doing so many shows.

Q. Who are your customers?

A. All kinds of people; some are young, modern quilters, some older, and most are female, although I have some very loyal male customers, as well. It’s just people interested in sewing with slightly higher-end fabrics than you’d find in other stores. We’re a destination shop. It’s not like going to the supermarket because you need milk; people come because they know we’re here and need fabric. They come from all over New England, and sometimes farther away. I had a customer from Sacramento who was visiting the area and heard of us.

Q. What countries are known for fabrics?

A. Well, silk is from China or India, some from Thailand, higher-end cottons come from Italy and Japan, and Indonesia is known for its batik. Several things go into making a quality fabric: the quality of the base fabric, the fineness of the thread, the quality of the printing. The finer the threads, the better the fabric and printing.

Q. Do you think most people like to sew alone or in groups?

A. Both. You can sew by yourself, of course, and enjoy it, but people sometimes like to work with other people, get new ideas. It can be a very social experience. Let’s say you and a bunch of friends decide to sew and have a little social; you can bring your machines, come here and sit in my space and get out of the house. I’m having quilting classes here, too, and basic sewing, as well.

Q. It’s not just fabric you sell here?

A. No, we sell thread, needle patterns, pins, books, and various notions — just about everything you need to make a garment or quilt.

Paul E. Kandarian can be reached at pkandarian@aol.com.