Independent stores in past decades
I remember back in the 70s and 80s there were many more fabric stores compared to now - I remember two different stores within a half a mile of each other and at least two fabric stores at the mall that I went to - but the stores that I am remembering were chain stores. Were there a lot of independent fabric or quilting stores back then (or earlier)?
I'd be interested in what people remember about fabric stores back in the olden days. Please post your memories!