Location of all quilt shops in USA
#21
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
Originally Posted by Rural City Girl
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
let's not and say we did.
submit only the shops you like. after all, somebody else may be crazy about the one(s) you don't. ;-)
submit only the shops you like. after all, somebody else may be crazy about the one(s) you don't. ;-)
So...my bottom line.... list all the shops for a complete and thorough list. :)
other than that, each person is free to submit or omit according to their preference.
But if the standard is going to be something is better than nothing, then I think the list will be no better than what is already available to us.
#22
i think we'd have no way of knowing whether somebody had included all possible shops in his/her area..
and how wide a radius is "area"?
what counts as a shop?
what doesn't?
the list of variables can get quite long.
it won't be merely better than nothing.
it will be "i can't believe one of our members has offered so generously to spend uncounted hours of time and effort to compile this great list that i might not find anywhere else on the internet."
this glass is definitely full.
and how wide a radius is "area"?
what counts as a shop?
what doesn't?
the list of variables can get quite long.
it won't be merely better than nothing.
it will be "i can't believe one of our members has offered so generously to spend uncounted hours of time and effort to compile this great list that i might not find anywhere else on the internet."
this glass is definitely full.
#23
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Do you want to include only "brick and mortar" shops?
Do you want to include stores/shops that have only a few supplies and fabrics (some small town stores might have an "area" like the old Ben Franklin stores had)?
Will there be a way to let you know when a shop has closed?
An aside/question: Do the shops that are listed in the guides need to pay a fee to be listed/included?
Are you still in the data collection stages? I was wondering what format you will use to share the information. (My computer expertise is pretty limited)
Are you/we giving estimates of whether the shop is small, medium, or large? Or just if it exists - where it is - and when it is open?
I applaud you for taking this on. I really like the idea of having a "as of this date, this info is correct" notation on each entry.
Do you want to include stores/shops that have only a few supplies and fabrics (some small town stores might have an "area" like the old Ben Franklin stores had)?
Will there be a way to let you know when a shop has closed?
An aside/question: Do the shops that are listed in the guides need to pay a fee to be listed/included?
Are you still in the data collection stages? I was wondering what format you will use to share the information. (My computer expertise is pretty limited)
Are you/we giving estimates of whether the shop is small, medium, or large? Or just if it exists - where it is - and when it is open?
I applaud you for taking this on. I really like the idea of having a "as of this date, this info is correct" notation on each entry.
#24
Originally Posted by dmackey
I see so many comments about quilters not knowing about shops that others have posted in their area. So, I thought I would create a comprehensive list by state. It seems all the lists on the web are incomplete or list shops that no longer exist.
Rather than go through all the posts, would all of you help me by posting the information in this thread and I will compile it into a file?
Here is the info that I would be looking for:
Name
Exact Street Address
Town/City, State, Zip
Phone number
Website Address as a link (be sure to put http://www.xxxxxx)
Comments about specialties for the shop, such as classes, mostly moda, features orientals, etc.
As a group, we can keep this list current if you let me know when a shop opens or closes. I will date each entry so we can be sure info is current.
I work two jobs, so this is not a quickie thing for me to complete, but I will get it done as soon as possible.
Thanks for your help!
Diane
Rather than go through all the posts, would all of you help me by posting the information in this thread and I will compile it into a file?
Here is the info that I would be looking for:
Name
Exact Street Address
Town/City, State, Zip
Phone number
Website Address as a link (be sure to put http://www.xxxxxx)
Comments about specialties for the shop, such as classes, mostly moda, features orientals, etc.
As a group, we can keep this list current if you let me know when a shop opens or closes. I will date each entry so we can be sure info is current.
I work two jobs, so this is not a quickie thing for me to complete, but I will get it done as soon as possible.
Thanks for your help!
Diane
#25
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Do you want to include only "brick and mortar" shops?
Do you want to include stores/shops that have only a few supplies and fabrics (some small town stores might have an "area" like the old Ben Franklin stores had)?
Will there be a way to let you know when a shop has closed?
An aside/question: Do the shops that are listed in the guides need to pay a fee to be listed/included?
Are you still in the data collection stages? I was wondering what format you will use to share the information. (My computer expertise is pretty limited)
Are you/we giving estimates of whether the shop is small, medium, or large? Or just if it exists - where it is - and when it is open?
I applaud you for taking this on. I really like the idea of having a "as of this date, this info is correct" notation on each entry.
Do you want to include stores/shops that have only a few supplies and fabrics (some small town stores might have an "area" like the old Ben Franklin stores had)?
Will there be a way to let you know when a shop has closed?
An aside/question: Do the shops that are listed in the guides need to pay a fee to be listed/included?
Are you still in the data collection stages? I was wondering what format you will use to share the information. (My computer expertise is pretty limited)
Are you/we giving estimates of whether the shop is small, medium, or large? Or just if it exists - where it is - and when it is open?
I applaud you for taking this on. I really like the idea of having a "as of this date, this info is correct" notation on each entry.
The list is free, not for sale, and open the public. It will be a Google Spread sheet accessible by a link.
I'm not doing anything more complicated than simply creating a list. This will be a great thing for those who travel and will be able to find shops on their route.
I just started collecting data from members and it will be an ongoing process. The most important thing is that the list be compiled of shops that are currently in business. I will state in the list if the shop eventually closes.
I will not put anything judgemental about the shops in the list. I am simply verifying that the shops exist and are open for business, and noting any specialty of the shop.
Shops such as Ben Franklin and Walmart that have fabric are certainly considered a source for quilt shoppers and should be on the list.
Published books are out of date before they are even printed. A complete and accessible internet list for free, will be the most reliable source.
I am not including shops that are only have a website and not a retail outlet. It doesn't matter where they are located because they are only accessible on the web.
Diane
#26
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
Originally Posted by bejay28
... Too bad they don't put together a shop hop on the net!!!!
it's been going on for ages. several online hops each year. almost every month.
#27
The Cotton Patch
110 W. Broadway St. Owatonna MN 55060
507-451-5979
www.thecottonpatchquilts.com
[email protected]
Mon.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm, Thurs. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm
110 W. Broadway St. Owatonna MN 55060
507-451-5979
www.thecottonpatchquilts.com
[email protected]
Mon.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm, Thurs. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm
#28
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My understanding of this is:
(1) dmackey has offered to compile a list of quilt shops and stores/shops that sell fabric/quilting supplies that are open to the public
(2) the information will be coming ONLY from board members - the information will only be as accurate and complete as to what dmackey receives from the members and her transcription of the info
(3) reviews of the shop, service, etc. will NOT be included
(4) specialties of the shop - such as civil war prints, 1930's reproductions, etc, may be included
Now I'm confused as to how to make #3 and #4 compatible
I think, almost by definition, that a list of this sort will always be incomplete.
(1) dmackey has offered to compile a list of quilt shops and stores/shops that sell fabric/quilting supplies that are open to the public
(2) the information will be coming ONLY from board members - the information will only be as accurate and complete as to what dmackey receives from the members and her transcription of the info
(3) reviews of the shop, service, etc. will NOT be included
(4) specialties of the shop - such as civil war prints, 1930's reproductions, etc, may be included
Now I'm confused as to how to make #3 and #4 compatible
I think, almost by definition, that a list of this sort will always be incomplete.
#30
I am simply compiling a list of shops that members are aware of that are currently in business and their locations for those who travel or for those who were not aware of what was in their area, so they can easily find the shops and I have offered to keep it updated. That's all, nothing more, nothing less. I certainly hope it is better than nothing.
We all have had problems with shops at one time or another, but that doesn't mean they should be excluded, and no one is required to include all available in their area.
I would like to see this thread go back to it's original intent, and that is a request for members to send me information requested in my original post about current shops, so I can compile the list.
Thanks!
Diane
We all have had problems with shops at one time or another, but that doesn't mean they should be excluded, and no one is required to include all available in their area.
I would like to see this thread go back to it's original intent, and that is a request for members to send me information requested in my original post about current shops, so I can compile the list.
Thanks!
Diane
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