How far away is your fabric store?
02-09-2011, 06:07 AM
#41
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Posts: 4,211
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Much too close!! lol :D
On-line fabric shopping is another story!
Someone just told us about Whittle Fabrics - good sale - just what I didn't need - another vendor.
http://www.whittlesfabrics.com
02-09-2011, 06:23 AM
#42
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, Calif.
Posts: 120
We have a Craft Essentials about 1/2 mile from me. They have very nice fabric now. Other than that, no quilt store within 15 miles from Santa Barbara, most further. Its such a shame. I think the rent is so high here, stores just can't remain open.
02-09-2011, 06:27 AM
#43
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 287
I live about 3 miles from what from the road looks like a rundown store from the 50's. They never advertise and there is NOTHING that appeals to you from the outside to go in and check it out! It is locally owned, and is a combination appliance, pharmacy, dime-store, crafting and quilt store, all under one roof! They sell old time candy and there is a saying in our town, 'if you can't find it at A&E, it probably can't be found!' If they don't have what you want, they will gladly order it. The weather can be horrible, but their parking lot is always full, plus, you can park right outside the store and walk in. I call it my "Little House on the Prairie Store:-)"
After our local quilt shop closed about five years ago, this shop began expanding to meet the needs of quilters. It now has long arm, offers classes, carries a large amount of fabric from many quilting manufacturers along with many quilting rulers, templates and other supplies. I LOVE to go there! It is on my route to go to the post office and grocery store, and it draws me like a magnet. It reminds me of another era, before computers, when things ran more slowly; you can't be in a hurry when you go, because everything takes time:-)
When I walk in, everyone knows my name. "Are you feeling better since your surgery?" etc. The ladies in the fabric section are wonderful and always ready to lend a hand. Rarely do I go there that I don't meet my friends from the guild or other sewing/quilting groups of which I am a member. They discount all their fabric and notions, rulers etc. 10%, and if you belong to the quilt guild, they give a 15% discount. They also honor JoAnn's coupons. I feel so blessed to have such a treasure within just a few miles of my house. It gives the same feeling as an old country store. I once stopped there quite discouraged having left my cane (I used one after foot surgery), in a shopping cart at a grocery store. When I went back to find it, it wasn't there and no one had turned it in. So I stopped by A&E as it always give me a lift. Sure enough, there was one of my quilty friends who asked how I was doing. I shared my experience of losing my cane. She said, "Can you wait here just a minute?" She came back with a cane in hand that she had in her car since her surgery the year before. She said, "I don't know why I've never taken it out, but I don't need it and you do!" I wish I could share this little shop with all my friends on this board because it is truly a one of a kind! Sorry, it is not on-line; like I said, it is set back in time:-)
After our local quilt shop closed about five years ago, this shop began expanding to meet the needs of quilters. It now has long arm, offers classes, carries a large amount of fabric from many quilting manufacturers along with many quilting rulers, templates and other supplies. I LOVE to go there! It is on my route to go to the post office and grocery store, and it draws me like a magnet. It reminds me of another era, before computers, when things ran more slowly; you can't be in a hurry when you go, because everything takes time:-)
When I walk in, everyone knows my name. "Are you feeling better since your surgery?" etc. The ladies in the fabric section are wonderful and always ready to lend a hand. Rarely do I go there that I don't meet my friends from the guild or other sewing/quilting groups of which I am a member. They discount all their fabric and notions, rulers etc. 10%, and if you belong to the quilt guild, they give a 15% discount. They also honor JoAnn's coupons. I feel so blessed to have such a treasure within just a few miles of my house. It gives the same feeling as an old country store. I once stopped there quite discouraged having left my cane (I used one after foot surgery), in a shopping cart at a grocery store. When I went back to find it, it wasn't there and no one had turned it in. So I stopped by A&E as it always give me a lift. Sure enough, there was one of my quilty friends who asked how I was doing. I shared my experience of losing my cane. She said, "Can you wait here just a minute?" She came back with a cane in hand that she had in her car since her surgery the year before. She said, "I don't know why I've never taken it out, but I don't need it and you do!" I wish I could share this little shop with all my friends on this board because it is truly a one of a kind! Sorry, it is not on-line; like I said, it is set back in time:-)
02-09-2011, 06:29 AM
#44
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Central Missouri
Posts: 150
There's a great store four miles from our house *if* you are looking for fabric. If you are looking for lots of samples, friendly service, or helpful advice,...probably you need to keep driving....
02-09-2011, 06:46 AM
#46
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 287
Originally Posted by missionslady
I live about 3 miles from what from the road looks like a rundown store from the 50's. They never advertise and there is NOTHING that appeals to you from the outside to go in and check it out! It is locally owned, and is a combination appliance, pharmacy, dime-store, crafting and quilt store, all under one roof! They sell old time candy and there is a saying in our town, 'if you can't find it at A&E, it probably can't be found!' If they don't have what you want, they will gladly order it. The weather can be horrible, but their parking lot is always full, plus, you can park right outside the store and walk in. I call it my "Little House on the Prairie Store:-)"
After our local quilt shop closed about five years ago, this shop began expanding to meet the needs of quilters. It now has long arm, offers classes, carries a large amount of fabric from many quilting manufacturers along with many quilting rulers, templates and other supplies. I LOVE to go there! It is on my route to go to the post office and grocery store, and it draws me like a magnet. It reminds me of another era, before computers, when things ran more slowly; you can't be in a hurry when you go, because everything takes time:-)
When I walk in, everyone knows my name. "Are you feeling better since your surgery?" etc. The ladies in the fabric section are wonderful and always ready to lend a hand. Rarely do I go there that I don't meet my friends from the guild or other sewing/quilting groups of which I am a member. They discount all their fabric and notions, rulers etc. 10%, and if you belong to the quilt guild, they give a 15% discount. They also honor JoAnn's coupons. I feel so blessed to have such a treasure within just a few miles of my house. It gives the same feeling as an old country store. I once stopped there quite discouraged having left my cane (I used one after foot surgery), in a shopping cart at a grocery store. When I went back to find it, it wasn't there and no one had turned it in. So I stopped by A&E as it always give me a lift. Sure enough, there was one of my quilty friends who asked how I was doing. I shared my experience of losing my cane. She said, "Can you wait here just a minute?" She came back with a cane in hand that she had in her car since her surgery the year before. She said, "I don't know why I've never taken it out, but I don't need it and you do!" I wish I could share this little shop with all my friends on this board because it is truly a one of a kind! Sorry, it is not on-line; like I said, it is set back in time:-)
After our local quilt shop closed about five years ago, this shop began expanding to meet the needs of quilters. It now has long arm, offers classes, carries a large amount of fabric from many quilting manufacturers along with many quilting rulers, templates and other supplies. I LOVE to go there! It is on my route to go to the post office and grocery store, and it draws me like a magnet. It reminds me of another era, before computers, when things ran more slowly; you can't be in a hurry when you go, because everything takes time:-)
When I walk in, everyone knows my name. "Are you feeling better since your surgery?" etc. The ladies in the fabric section are wonderful and always ready to lend a hand. Rarely do I go there that I don't meet my friends from the guild or other sewing/quilting groups of which I am a member. They discount all their fabric and notions, rulers etc. 10%, and if you belong to the quilt guild, they give a 15% discount. They also honor JoAnn's coupons. I feel so blessed to have such a treasure within just a few miles of my house. It gives the same feeling as an old country store. I once stopped there quite discouraged having left my cane (I used one after foot surgery), in a shopping cart at a grocery store. When I went back to find it, it wasn't there and no one had turned it in. So I stopped by A&E as it always give me a lift. Sure enough, there was one of my quilty friends who asked how I was doing. I shared my experience of losing my cane. She said, "Can you wait here just a minute?" She came back with a cane in hand that she had in her car since her surgery the year before. She said, "I don't know why I've never taken it out, but I don't need it and you do!" I wish I could share this little shop with all my friends on this board because it is truly a one of a kind! Sorry, it is not on-line; like I said, it is set back in time:-)
02-09-2011, 06:59 AM
#48
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 475
1 LQS is 2blk away, another is about 5 mins, JoAnn's is 20 mins and so is a Hancock's. Have a several small QS about 10-15 mins in either direction. Here is this small town where I live we are blessed way to good. Get into all kinds of trouble.
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