Looking for a fabric store mentor
08-07-2012, 07:19 PM
#24
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The Fabric Shop Network is a professional retail trade association for independent quilt shops and fabric retailers. I know nothing more about it. http://www.fabshopnet.com/
You might also think about contacting any of the retailers featured in Quilt Sampler. They are all relatively small shops, obviously successful, and their contact info is right in the magazine. Best of luck to you.
You might also think about contacting any of the retailers featured in Quilt Sampler. They are all relatively small shops, obviously successful, and their contact info is right in the magazine. Best of luck to you.
08-07-2012, 07:32 PM
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Make sure you have space to offer classes and seminars always a good money maker for a store/ ESP if you give the students like a 10% discount when they buy stuff for the class they are taking....
08-08-2012, 02:54 AM
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If you ballpark approx $100 (cost) per bolt, you can figure out how many bolts you want to open with. Depending on the manufacturer, bolts are 15-18 yards each. Some will sell you a 10 yard bolt, but you have to buy every fabric in that particular line.
08-08-2012, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by paulswalia
Contact Fabric reps from companies you think you will carry, ie Moda, Quilting Treasures, Hoffman, etc. Reps are usually listed on the company's website. They will know what the competition buys in terms of yardage, etc.
sandy
08-08-2012, 06:20 AM
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I do not own a shop but I live in Illinois. Two of my favorite shops are in Staunton and Havana, IL. Both of these owners have opened shops in their downtown area and are doing great. The stores are decorated beautifully and are full of fabric. They have sales racks which are wonderful and many examples of beautiful quilts throughout their store. They offer classes and are generous hearted women. Good Luck in your endeavor.
08-08-2012, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Wanabee Quiltin
I do not own a shop but I live in Illinois. Two of my favorite shops are in Staunton and Havana, IL. Both of these owners have opened shops in their downtown area and are doing great. The stores are decorated beautifully and are full of fabric. They have sales racks which are wonderful and many examples of beautiful quilts throughout their store. They offer classes and are generous hearted women. Good Luck in your endeavor.
Sandy
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