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    Strangest fabric shop I've ever seen

    My wife and I recently visited Pensacola, FL and went to Martelli Enterprises. They have an amazing array of products, and I was unaware of most of them. After talking to the salesman for a while and coveting most everything in their shop, we asked him to recommend a fabric shop. Without hesitating he said, "A and E Pharmacy."

    I started to ask him if he was joking and he said, "Yes, you heard me right." We followed his directions and sure enough, the store was awesome. We didn't have enough time to see everything the first day, so we went back later in the week. It really is a combination drug store and crafting store. They also sell furniture and appliances. Strangest assortment I've ever seen, but they have been there for years and it seems to work for them.

    We bought things at both places, and next time we are in Pensacola we will definitely go back to them both. If you are in the area they are both worth a visit.

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    ​I think Bonnie Hunter posted about it once with pictures. From the outside it kind of looked like a warehouse but inside ......quilters candy store.

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    Been there many times and LOVE IT! They always have a great new sale every month and a very friendly and helpful staff. If you are ever close by don't miss out on the chance to stop. Doesn't look like much from the outside but wonderful inside!

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    sounds like a nice place to spend a long time shopping in there, I know I would spend hours in there
    we can make our plans but the out come is in god,s hands nellie diaz

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    It's our hidden gem for sure! When I took a friend there for the first time, we were there for over 3 hours. At one point she said, "This must be what crack feels like." A terrific store.

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    Quote Originally Posted by toverly View Post
    It's our hidden gem for sure! When I took a friend there for the first time, we were there for over 3 hours. At one point she said, "This must be what crack feels like." A terrific store.
    That's funny!

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    Quote Originally Posted by oh munner View Post
    That's funny!
    Oh, I know how you felt. The first time my friend and I went, we just stood there in ah. We wandered around for a couple of hours. Decided we needed food, then went back and shopped for hours. Spent way too money, but found some get fabrics at great prices.

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    Quote Originally Posted by toverly View Post
    It's our hidden gem for sure! When I took a friend there for the first time, we were there for over 3 hours. At one point she said, "This must be what crack feels like." A terrific store.
    lol,I need a fix
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/Upnorthcrafter

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    This is my favorite fabric store! Was just there on Saturday and spent a lot of money. I was there for over two hours and didn't even go down all of the aisles. I too learned of this store while at Martelli's for a quilt class, it was the best advise I ever received.

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    Wish I was close enough to check it out. I always loved hardware stores that had lots of other stuff. Lots of fun.

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