LQS in Vancouver Area
I am visiting my family in Vancouver , BC area (White Rock). Do you know of any "must see" LQS? Thank you.
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I knew it wouldn't be long before this question was posted! I hope you're having a great time so far. :)
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This is probably the closest store to White Rock http://www.wineberryfabrics.com/wf/ and this shop is nice too but a little awkward to see from the bypass, it's in behind a hotel in an industrial strip mall http://www.agreatnotion.com/
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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
(Post 5733308)
This is probably the closest store to White Rock http://www.wineberryfabrics.com/wf/ and this shop is nice too but a little awkward to see from the bypass, it's in behind a hotel in an industrial strip mall http://www.agreatnotion.com/
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I used to go to all the LQSs around the Hamilton/Burlington, Ontario areas when I'd visit, especially if my transplanted-to-Texas quilting buddy was "home" at the same time as me. Then I stopped, because the fabric prices in Canada are now insane! I once asked at the LQS I visited most often while in Canada why the prices were so high - I mean, a two hour drive away the prices were 1/3 as high, before you add the 15% sales taxes! The owner told me it is all about tariffs and import duties and such.
My sympathies for the Canadian quilters among us. I could never afford this hobby (habit) if I still lived there! Alison |
Yes, our prices suck. I plan to visit "The Cloth Shop" when I am in Vancouver this week. Sticker shock shouldn't be a problem, since I'm in Canada anyway. And they probably aren't too convenient for you, tashana, as they are on Granville Island in Vancouver.
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Yes our prices are higher but not as high as Europe & Australia. And most of the shops do have a few shelves with sale priced fabrics that are good quality but last year's collections. Please still try to pop into the shops & maybe you will be inspired by some of their samples or just so excited you might even take a pattern or meter of fabric home.... yes remember.... you do get a few more inches in your meter than your yard. Take care and enjoy your travels to our part of the country. I was born in Vancouver & have traveled to many countries.... but home always calls.
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Originally Posted by kristakz
(Post 5733560)
Yes, our prices suck. I plan to visit "The Cloth Shop" when I am in Vancouver this week. Sticker shock shouldn't be a problem, since I'm in Canada anyway. And they probably aren't too convenient for you, tashana, as they are on Granville Island in Vancouver.
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If you are doing an internet search for shops, ask here about them, because many of our shops have closed out & the lists don't seem to get updated. I was just looking for a shop for you but I see it is only an online business now, will post the link in case they have something you can contact them for. http://www.quiltedgarden.ca/Home.page
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If you get to downtown Vancouver check out Dressew on Hastings. I doubt they have a website but you can see reviews here. http://www.yelp.ca/biz/dressew-supply-vancouver
They do not take credit cards, but I think they take debit now, otherwise bring cash. You will have to hunt around to find things. I know they have quilting fabric, I am not sure about the quality. It is the sort of store where you can find just about anything, if you look long enough. It is near the Downtown Eastside, but I have always felt safe and comfortable there, even when walking several blocks to get there. |
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