Hi from MI
03-30-2010, 12:46 PM
#42
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Lake Orion, Mich
Posts: 1,630
Hi, I too am from Mich. Southeast area... about 35 miles north of Detroit. I have been trying to find some local quilt shops but finding most of them in my area closed (our of business) - we do have the one in Canterbuy Village right around the corner from me and of course there is JoAnn Fabrics. I prefer the material from the quilt shop but can't always afford to shop there so sometimes, JoAnn's has to do. I have been quilting about 10 yrs or so but have sewn pracitcally all my life. I used to make my daughter's dresses when they were little, now I just make them quilts... ha ha I enjoy giving my quilts to family and friends and also have sold some. I very much enoy reading the posts and also seeing everyone's photos. When I figure out how to post photos, will put some of my things on here. Looking forward to continuing our "friendship"
03-30-2010, 02:02 PM
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 339
Hi fellow Michigander! Did you know there is a quilt shop in Marine city? It's called Quilting Dreams, and the owner (Jodi) teaches our senior group in Port Huron. She has a real nice shop, even tho, like you I can't always afford to buy there. It's on the main street facing the river. She has a web site, too. Can't tell you what it is tho. It's too easy to lose time on this quilting board for me. Do you have that problem? Jan
03-30-2010, 02:17 PM
#44
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Lake Orion, Mich
Posts: 1,630
Jan, Unfortunately Marine City is over an hour's drive from my house.... so unless I am out that way, I won't be going there anytime soon. We did have several within 20 miles of my house but I guess with the laggin economy, they just couldn't stay afloat.
Yes, it is easy to get sidetracked on this sight.... so many pretty things to looks at and such interesting conversations!
Yes, it is easy to get sidetracked on this sight.... so many pretty things to looks at and such interesting conversations!
03-30-2010, 05:54 PM
#48
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Richland, MI
Posts: 254
Welcome from another Michigander. I live in Richland, between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek and my daughter (who is just starting to quilt) lives in Kentwood. Your applique is incredable!! There's also a great shop hop in the fall which covers Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Marshall, Charlott, East LeRoy and one other town, which I can't remember right now.
