I found a Quilt Shop
05-27-2016, 06:04 AM
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 22
Southern Ontario
Originally Posted by MaryKatherine
Well I was driven there. I have made no bones in the past that I cannot afford the prices in most Canadian quilt shops and for that reason have shopped almost exclusively from the states on line.
But today some friends made the necessary appointment and we drove, only a half hour from my house to a small in house ( literally) shop in the country. OMG prices I can afford.
http://carolinequilts.blogspot.ca/
This is the entry to her shop. I bought and I will return.
So if you live in southern Ontario it might be worth a gander.
(Hope the board allows this to stay???)
But today some friends made the necessary appointment and we drove, only a half hour from my house to a small in house ( literally) shop in the country. OMG prices I can afford.
http://carolinequilts.blogspot.ca/
This is the entry to her shop. I bought and I will return.
So if you live in southern Ontario it might be worth a gander.
(Hope the board allows this to stay???)
06-11-2017, 07:05 PM
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Posts: 32
I found this old thread and thought I would revive it for other newbie quilters in Canada looking for affordable fabric. I love to support local business, but can't afford to continue this hobby at Canadian prices. Even with our exchange and shippings, it's usually a better value for me to order online from the U.S.
I don't see anything on the blog regarding store hours? Does she run the business from home? Do I need to make an appointment? I live in Oakville, so it's just over an hours drive for me, would love to visit the store.
Edited to add: Found her hours of operations and it's by appointment. I'll be sending her an email today.
I don't see anything on the blog regarding store hours? Does she run the business from home? Do I need to make an appointment? I live in Oakville, so it's just over an hours drive for me, would love to visit the store.
Edited to add: Found her hours of operations and it's by appointment. I'll be sending her an email today.
Last edited by Butters2013; 06-11-2017 at 07:18 PM.
06-12-2017, 05:06 AM
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,707
Yes, new stock fabrics tend to be high priced and make us hesitate.
However, there are still LOTS of bargains in the Ontario LQS' ... you just have to look around a bit.
Getting to know the stores, helps.
Some have specific areas to look for the discounted or ends-of-lines.
Some have special sales.
Some offer % off, if you buy over so many metres, or finish a bolt, etc.
Then there is always Lens to check out ....... and what is at one, may not be at the other.
Although, they will check the other store and transfer it for you.
Plus there are getting to be more and more in-home and online shops like the one in this thread.
Some will allow you to come and shop. Some only allow pick-ups for online orders.
And some keep to the true online experience and will only mail to the buyer.
Again, you just need to get familiar with them.
However, there are still LOTS of bargains in the Ontario LQS' ... you just have to look around a bit.
Getting to know the stores, helps.
Some have specific areas to look for the discounted or ends-of-lines.
Some have special sales.
Some offer % off, if you buy over so many metres, or finish a bolt, etc.
Then there is always Lens to check out ....... and what is at one, may not be at the other.
Although, they will check the other store and transfer it for you.
Plus there are getting to be more and more in-home and online shops like the one in this thread.
Some will allow you to come and shop. Some only allow pick-ups for online orders.
And some keep to the true online experience and will only mail to the buyer.
Again, you just need to get familiar with them.
