Something neat I saw at Stitch'n'Time in Jackson Hole, WY
08-24-2012, 06:22 PM
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What an awesome Idea! I LOVE the green aspect. And it doesn't hurt to find such a great deal!
We are on vacation and I found the nicest little quilt shop in Jackson Hole called Stitch'n'Time. I found one area of fat 1/8ths for $.50, fat 1/4's for $1, 1/2 yds for $2.50 & so on. It was called "timeless treasures". The owner explained to me that she buys back leftover fabrics from her customers for $5 per pound. It is all prewashed and she cuts it up in various sizes and resells it. I was able to get enough for a nice size "couch size" quilt top for @$12. I just thought it was a really nice idea- a way she could support "going green" and I could support my habit on the cheap. ;-)
When I get back home I'm going to tell my LQS and see if it's something they might start.
When I get back home I'm going to tell my LQS and see if it's something they might start.
08-25-2012, 04:11 AM
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We are going to Jackson/Yellowstone in October and I can't wait to visit this shop. Thanks so much for sharing. We have a list a mile long of things to see---can't see them all. Would you mind sharing what you especially liked. This is our first visit.
08-25-2012, 05:03 AM
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We entered Yellowstone from the south entrance and went up the western side, staying in Gartiner last night, and doing the eastern side today, then back around to the western side. Along the western side is where you see the wildlife- yesterday we saw elk in the river, buffalo alongside the road in the meadows, and mtn goat up on the rocky hillsides. We stopped at several of the geyser basins. That is incredible. The one called paint pots were my favorites- very colorful. We went to old faithful but she had just blown her top so we're making our way around there again today. We know an @ time frame now. I hope you have a great trip. I'm sure it'll be beautiful. The wildfires out west has made the mtns. a bit hazy looking, but still beautiful in all their majesty! Enjoy!
08-25-2012, 05:21 AM
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Reselling fabric! Sounds like a wonderful idea. I'm always trying to use everything, down to the last crumb, and when I hear of people throwing out fabric, I cringe. I hope this catches on other places.
08-25-2012, 05:59 AM
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What a fantastic idea! I love scrappy quilts, and this would be a terrific way to get an amazing variety of fabrics for less. Love the other poster's point, about how reselling the fabric keeps quilters coming back to the store, too! That store owner is one smart cookie.
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