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I like to visit different quilt shops when traveling (who among us doesn't?) and today I found the best one I've ever been in. Not only was there a lovely assortment of fabric (though not a huge shop) but I must give a shout out to Eileen who was working there when I wandered in.

I was on a mission to find a Kansas Troubles red to be the "hearth" (ie center pieces) for the log cabin quilt I'm starting. A couple months ago I kitted the whole thing but why on earth weren't my red in the box? I got to the beach to discover they aren't here, so .....thankfully there was a solution.

No KS Troubles in the store, but she searched high and low for reds that might work. She was so patient, and gave me her opinion when I asked about my choices. She was also perfectly willing to sell me 1/4 yard even though there was only 2/3 left on the bolt. Some places really try to push that extra little bit. I bought the whole 2/3 probably BECAUSE I didn't feel the pressure and she had been so helpful.

I also had forgotten to bring a birthday gift along for a fellow quilter (a simple FQ). I left home without it, by accident. Plus didn't have a 6x9 mailer with me. I bought a 1/2 yard of a piece I liked to substitute so that I can mail from here. Eileen asked if I had a mailer. No, I admitted. I would pick one up somewhere. She went to her back room and came out with a mailer! "Here you go. You're all set." No charge. Wow. It's the little things, people!!

I overheard her interacting with other customers and she referred them to different shops in the Delmarva area if she didn't have their request. Impressive. She seemed genuinely interested in each person's need, problem, question, and project. If you're ever in or near the Lewes, Delaware/Rehoboth Beach area, you must go in to Mare's Bears. Say hi to Eileen. I will be back!