Today I visited one of my local quilt shops. Sadly, she has decided to close the store the first of May. No words about the economy, just that she is done and she and hubby would like to relax a bit..
Of course a sale is always good...
some sunshiny yellows...
some Wild Thyme...
what's better than dots?
ah some blue for a diaper bag and matching green...just because...
backing for the Chicken Quilt...
and a new ruler.. I hope it comes with instructions..
I will be sad for the shop to close. She is the only one in the area to carry Aurifil thread and that's all I use.
Nancy
12 comments:
It's not Patches that is closing is it?
Too bad there's nobody to buy the shop and keep it going.
Oh Nancy what a sale.....aren't sales great??? It is sad that another quilt shop is closing its doors though.
Take care and enjoy your buys!
Very nice purchases, sad about the close, but if you want the thread at a terrific price, go to Nancy Rink's site.
I'm sorry your local shop is folding its tent. Those things are always sad.
After seeing your loot I can feel your pain. What great fabrics! In one of our prfessional publications (the name eludes me righ now) I read that the average shop lasts an average of ten years before it closes or changs ownership. Nothing having to do with the economy but more to do with owner burn out. I thought that was interesting... I guess I have six years left, LOL!
Oh, and I carry Aurifil threads. =)
What great purchases but yes it's a hard job running a quilt shop so I've heard. We've had so many close down.
Very pretty fabrics! I hate to see a quilt shop close, but I can't imagine the work involved in running one, either.
I feel the same way you do about shopping locally. It is so important! Glad you got to benefit from the closing down sale, sorry to hear your best shop will be gone.
Hmmm...I wonder what you will be doing with those yellows? I see yellows and charcoal grays. Lucky for you I also know someone who would LOVE a quilt that looked just like that. I have some inside information, email me!
You found some great bargains as did I. I just can't get to my blog to post about it all. The shop that is closing is/was a great little shop. It is sad to see this it go. The shop is/was so close to my house that it was dangerous. They are/were always cheerful and happy to see you when you went into the store. Tis a sad day for quilters in this area.
What are your plans for that sunny yellow?
Have a super great day.
Hi Nancy,
Its always sad when a patchwork shop closes, especially one you frequent.
This happened to me too earlier this year. I had done my very first class there...it had been my reward to buy a fat quarter or too before braving the uphill walk home. I missed it when it moved, but now its gone for good.
Though as you say the sale and fabric purchased were nice :)
Hugs, Sharon
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