Mary Jo of Mary Jo's fabric off interstate 85 has passed
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Mary Jo of Mary Jo's fabric off interstate 85 has passed
I am sure where this should be posted, but I thought it should be posted for those of us where Mary Jo's is an institution. The email said she passed away March 16. She was 85. The service will be a private graveyard service.
It spoke of her starting the business when she was 19 with a yard of muslin and some scraps.
For those who have never been, the store in Gastonia NC has thousands of bolts. It's huge. She helped me with my first purchase of fabric. (No, that piece is not still in my stash. I do have several pieces in my stash that came from her store.) I had not seen her the last couple of times I was there, but I don't get that way often.
I think I'll pull some of fabric from Mary Jo's out tomorrow and work with them on National Quilt Day.
It spoke of her starting the business when she was 19 with a yard of muslin and some scraps.
For those who have never been, the store in Gastonia NC has thousands of bolts. It's huge. She helped me with my first purchase of fabric. (No, that piece is not still in my stash. I do have several pieces in my stash that came from her store.) I had not seen her the last couple of times I was there, but I don't get that way often.
I think I'll pull some of fabric from Mary Jo's out tomorrow and work with them on National Quilt Day.
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I loved the store when MJ was running it. Have been told that when her kids took over the store changed drastically--and not for the better as far as shoppers are concerned. Apparently prices have gone way up. I only got there once or twice a year. Wow, what a selection she had at fabulous prices. Time marches on but not always for the better--for us old timers anyway.
#6
How sad of MJ's passing! I was planning a trip there again this Spring. New to the board and just read of her passing here. I was there 10 years ago and purchased several yards & bolts. I still have some. I knew within 10 years prices would increase a bit but still disheartening. Fabric has gotten so expensive everywhere as we all know. Just thankful her children could continue this amazing place.
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Location: South Carolina, just south of Charlotte
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I was very saddened to get the email of her passing. Then I realized I hadn't seen her the last few times I had been in there. I live about 50 minutes away and don't go often, probably every other month. She was a very nice lady and I think everyone will miss her. What a legacy!
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