Early to rise today - Another shopping day!
06-28-2009, 11:05 AM
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That's a new one to me, no pictures in the store.
But, oh, how fun! I'd be more than happy to share my list of what to get if you want. :lol:
You have to tell all about the store, how big is it, was it crowded, any special deals, what did you like the most/least, do they sell scraps, what does the fabric look like up close and personal compare to the catalog, etc. Don't leave ANYTHING out!!!!
Oh, yeah, did you at least have enough gas money to get back home after shopping? :lol:
But, oh, how fun! I'd be more than happy to share my list of what to get if you want. :lol:
You have to tell all about the store, how big is it, was it crowded, any special deals, what did you like the most/least, do they sell scraps, what does the fabric look like up close and personal compare to the catalog, etc. Don't leave ANYTHING out!!!!
Oh, yeah, did you at least have enough gas money to get back home after shopping? :lol:
06-28-2009, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tuesy
Maybe she got so much that she had a hard time getting it all in the house in one trip!
06-28-2009, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltluvr
Oh, yeah, did you at least have enough gas money to get back home after shopping? :lol:
Okay, so for Keepsake... it is a large store with thousands and thousands of bolts of fabric. :!: For the most part, everything is color coded by background color which is a little hard if you are looking for particular fabrics rather than a certain color scheme. For example, I wanted to get some Beatles FQ for a music themed quilt for DH. I did not know what the background colors were and nor did I care as long as it was Beatles. The girl I encountered at the counter was not helpful and just said, all fabrics are stored by background color. Not exactly helpful.... :( My friend did eventually find the Beatles Quilt Kit so we walked around with that and were able to find 2 of the fabrics. Overall, I didn't think they were the friendliest staff I have ever encountered any any other QS.
For the positives:
- they do have a sale 'corner' in which patterns, kits and books were up to 50% off! Very cool. They also had a large selection of fabric in there too, all of which was 3.99 - deal! All of the fabric I bough was from the sale room with the exception of one piece that I HAD to have because it had irises on it.
- they do have a large scraps bin in which all pieces are .25 cents. The pieces are of course all sizes but I did get 9 pieces and I thought they were a decent size, ESPECIALLY for a quarter!
- their quilts on display are absolutely breathtaking! I actually said to my friend that I may as well just give up now if this is what my work is 'supposed' to look like! (JK of course!)
- The quality of their fabric is awesome - it felt so good as I fondled it - oh wait, this is the quilting board! :oops: LOL and JK!
Then, as we were heading home I see this sign out of the corner of my eye (I was driving) something about 'quilted, so the brakes go on, I bang a "u-ie" on Main St. and go back... It was indeed a little Quilt Shop called The Quilted Frog, I think we were at Weir's Beach! What a great little shop - very, very friendly and helpful. Prices very reasonable and and beautiful displays. They also sell Janome machines so I checked them out too, although I am certainly not able to upgrade QUITE yet it was nice to see a different line as my regular LQS sells Bernina's and Baby Locks. The only thing I bought at this store was a magazine that had a beautiful pattern in it whch they had displayed. It looks as though it is an easy pattern and I just HAVE to make it!
I think that's my report for the day, probably left out something but if I think of anything else I will update the post. Enjoy the pics!
The pic with the golf fabric in it is what I bought yesterday at Knights Quilt Shop - Cape Neddick, ME.
Ocean Bargello fabrics....someday....
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Keepsake Sale Corner!
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06-28-2009, 05:21 PM
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More pics....
from Kights. Will be a gift for my brother done in the Thimbleberries North Pole Plaid pattern.
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Loved the wording on this....may use as part of my label on family quilts or piece some in here and there on family gifts.
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Thinking Attic Windows....?
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