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    Old 02-05-2016, 07:05 AM
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    We're going to be driving back to the midwest from the Florida Keys in a couple of days. Does anyone have suggestions for fabulous, can't miss quilt or wool shops on the route going through:

    Pensecola Florida, Mobile Alabama, Jackson Mississippi, Memphis Tennessee, Hwy. 55 through Arkansas, Cape Girardeau Missouri

    As always, your tips are very much appreciated!
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    You can always Google the city with quilt stores included. I wouldn't want to miss any shop on route. Have FUN!
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    In Pensacola don't miss the A & E Pharmacy. They have a little of everything and a great selection of fabric and tools. If you're going to be buying a lot they have a membership program that may save you some money. Also go to Martelli and check out their tools and furniture.
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    Originally Posted by wesing
    In Pensacola don't miss the A & E Pharmacy. They have a little of everything and a great selection of fabric and tools. If you're going to be buying a lot they have a membership program that may save you some money. Also go to Martelli and check out their tools and furniture.
    They have 30,000 bolts! I stopped in last year. Amazing selection!

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    I stopped and shopped at the A & E Pharmacy in Pensecola this week. They do have a lot of everything. Nice quality quilting cotton, lots of batiks, and a good selection of notions. If you're in the market for beautiful and unique fabrics for prom dresses or evening wear, this is your place. Half of the store is a pharmacy and the other half a fabric and craft store. Thanks for your suggestion wesing.
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    So glad you enjoyed it! My wife's brother and SIL live in Pensacola and we try to go to A & E when we visit. We have always enjoyed the store and their staff is very nice. Did you get to visit Martellii?
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    If I were going through Missouri I would definitely go to Missouri Star Quilting Co in Hamilton, MO. That is the one place I want to go to before long.
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    Check your local shops to see if they have the book NEEDLETRAVEL. My copy is in storage so I can't give you mor than the title, but it is very helpful at finding quilt, embroidery, and weaving shops.
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    We hope to go to Pensacola some time in the near future. I'm also interested in any good quilt shops in Pensacola. Sounds like A&E Pharmacy is the top quilting shop - sounds funny a pharmacy!




    Originally Posted by pahega
    I stopped and shopped at the A & E Pharmacy in Pensecola this week. They do have a lot of everything. Nice quality quilting cotton, lots of batiks, and a good selection of notions. If you're in the market for beautiful and unique fabrics for prom dresses or evening wear, this is your place. Half of the store is a pharmacy and the other half a fabric and craft store. Thanks for your suggestion wesing.
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