Went to my first LQS today
#1
I went to my first LQS today - just about 10 minuets or so from our house and OH MY GOSH!!! In this quilt shop (as I am sure many others) there are rows and rows of bolts of fabric, and just below that is a shelf with FQ's of all the same fabric. I have been to Joanns before - but this was basically dedicated just to quilting. I was almost in a trance as I walked around.
I want it all. It's a good thing I went after deciding I was just going to look.
It was nice to see some finished quilts too. They had many for sale - but to see a quilt with a binding close up is different than just online.
I can't wait to go back.
I want it all. It's a good thing I went after deciding I was just going to look.
It was nice to see some finished quilts too. They had many for sale - but to see a quilt with a binding close up is different than just online.
I can't wait to go back.
#3
I would have loved to have gone with you! There is nothing more inspiring or fun than being with a person the first time they discover a "real" quilt store. It's just great fun!!
One thing I do is wait. When I find something I really like, I leave it where it is and wander through the entire store. If I still really like it after I'm done looking around, then I grab it. This saves me from making too many impulse buys; unless it's an almost empty bolt, which I snatch before anyone else can get it. :lol:
One thing I do is wait. When I find something I really like, I leave it where it is and wander through the entire store. If I still really like it after I'm done looking around, then I grab it. This saves me from making too many impulse buys; unless it's an almost empty bolt, which I snatch before anyone else can get it. :lol:
#9
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Camarillo, California
Posts: 35,242
Love love love to visit quilt shops every where I go. Usually have to buy a little something. Love to see all the different styles of quilts, fabrics and patterns that they each have. One of the funnest times of the year is our quilt run the first weekend of June. We hit 15 (or so) quilt shops in 2 days!! I have a group of about 8 of us who all try to go, we usually have only 5 - 6 at a time that can actually make it.
Large quilt shows are wonderful too, so much to look at and touch!!!
Large quilt shows are wonderful too, so much to look at and touch!!!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AngieS
Pictures
35
10-14-2011 12:45 PM
quiltwoman
Main
28
10-02-2008 04:37 PM