Does the inside of the quilt shop matter to you?
09-22-2013, 04:54 PM
#31
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I like it when the bolts are loose enough so I can get ONE out at a time without several falling out with the one I want.
It also seems like it would benefit the shop if there is enough room on the shelf or rack so I can return a bolt without needing a crowbar to get enough space to return it to the shelf or rack.
It also seems like it would benefit the shop if there is enough room on the shelf or rack so I can return a bolt without needing a crowbar to get enough space to return it to the shelf or rack.
09-22-2013, 06:47 PM
#32
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I like light, bright and clean shops. No dark corners or shadows. A warehouse type fabric store I don't mind being rather chaotic but not a quilt shop. If the bolts are too close together I can't one back in I leave it on top of the other bolts. I figure the manager must like re shelving if customers can't do it easily.
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09-23-2013, 12:42 AM
#34
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There are 3 quilt shops in town near me. 2 of them are what would be considered artistically arranged..very pretty..but the people who work there just aren't welcoming..they aren't rude necessarily, but it doesn't feel friendly. The 3rd shop, and one I "haunt" would probably be considered the "semi-step-sister". It's cluttery, but not claustrophobic.. there is plenty of room to walk around..the fabrics are not jammed and packed in. But the shop could use a make over, I suppose. It doesn't stink, never has. The fabrics are high quality and prices are excellent. Most important to me was the 1st time I stopped in, and I was a newbie, the owner made me feel like we were long lost friends. I signed up for a class, and the 4 other ladies who were there (longtime patrons) welcomed me, too. That was almost 5 years ago. I love my "quilt sisters" and the shop owner. Matter of fact, I have been known to have my "ocd" kick in, and I get busy organizing, dusting, etc..the owner is just fine with that! She has even been known to make me take a fq or 2 in trade for my efforts.
Regards,
Kif
PS I think, well actually I am sure, that bad odors would be a deal breaker for me.
Regards,
Kif
PS I think, well actually I am sure, that bad odors would be a deal breaker for me.
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09-23-2013, 12:57 AM
#35
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To me, and this may sound funny but, a great quilt shop looks like a quilt when I walk in. All the fabrics neatly categorized by color and fabric type. I was in Lancaster, PA recently and I walked into one place that was exquisite in its arrangement of colors and fabric choices. I wanted to photograph the rooms because they were so pretty. Then I went to a warehouse, complete with the warehouse look, where the owner was very friendly and the fabrics, although not as pleasingly arranged as the other store, were lovely and most prices were $4.99/yd or less. I bought 6 yards of fabric for under $25. I would not be so inclined to shop in a dusty or smelly store, but like Tartan, if I'm in search of a particular fabric? Yep, I'd go just about anywhere. 
09-23-2013, 03:23 AM
#37
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I don't much mind disarray in salvage stores, antique stores, thrift stores, or even vintage clothing stores (iow, used merchandise places), but definitely not when I am looking for new quilting fabric or supplies. I think the way a shop owner presents his/her goods indicates how much they care about their customers and the pride they take in their business.
I'm another Granite Stater wondering where you discovered this place...though I suspect I might know already.
I'm another Granite Stater wondering where you discovered this place...though I suspect I might know already.
09-23-2013, 03:32 AM
#38
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I would probably not go back there as I like to go and look at the fabrics that are standing on shelves in an orderly fashion so as to see the colors, designs, etc. Books, notions, and patterns should be arranged together in their own section of the store. I bet their business would be 100% better if they were to organize the store.
09-23-2013, 04:03 AM
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I tend to like my shops organized as it makes it much easier for me to 'look and find' things......and my own sewing space is pretty much like that.....admittedly....the cutting table gets a bit cluttered when I am in the middle of 'creating', but it does get to me....then I will stop and take some time to put things back together.
09-23-2013, 04:32 AM
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IMHO if a shop is too messy and disorginized it makes it hard to see all the fabric and find coordinating fabric. How many sales were lost because you counld not see all the fabric? I personally like fabric orginized by both color and fabric line so I can choose and pick easier. I also can go into sensory-overload!
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