My first recollections of a fabric store was when I was about 8 or 9. We lived in a small town and it was next to the department store on main street. I would ask my mom if I could walk next door to Goodell's and she let me go. (It was the 1960's). So, I would go in and just look in awe at the bolts and stacked fabric. I would give anything to see pictures of that store from that time. I did not sew at that time but I guess it was a sign of things to come. I just felt so much at home in there and it was a favorite place to look around! Later it was JCP and for me, my other favorite, Sears. I was taking home ec by then and that is where we shopped. I loved gingham, flocked fabric and eyelet. Of course, double-knit for pants...ahhhh, the good old days! Fond memories for sure!
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