Canadian Quilt Shops

One of the Newfoundland quilters was looking for chalkboard fabric and posted a request for a supplier on Facebook. Luckily for her, she can get it in Gander, NL at C & M Crafts. However, someone else posted a Big List of Canadian Online Fabric, Pattern and Notions Stores from The Finished Garment, a sewing, quilting, stitching blog out of Montreal. This list was updated on September 5, 2015. For those of you who shop online, this is worth checking out. I haven.t done that yet but will soon.

On another note, it was also mentioned that by shopping online, quilters aren't supporting their local shops. Well, sometimes you might not be able to get just what you need locally. Also, there might not be a quilt shop within driving distance of many people.

I try to shop locally during the year but when travelling, whether it's in Canada or the United States, I seek out shops to visit.




The Canadian Quilters' Association has a list of quilt shops that support them. Check them out HERE.

Generations Quilt Patterns has a list of 153 Ontario Quilt Shops and Fabric Stores

Cheryl's Quilting Links has a list of Canadian Quilt Shops

I know the above lists aren't comprehensive but it's a start. You can add these to your list.
Enjoy!

Remember: shop locally whenever you can.

Thimbles

Thimbles is another quilt shop that I visited recently. It is located in Lockport, IL. This shop has over 3000 bolts of fabulous cottons, as well as everything a quilter needs to complete a project. Beautiful quilts and quilted wall hanging were everywhere. Such inspiration and very friendly staff, too!

Take a look inside the store.

Travel Update

I have visited a few more sewing shops this week. However, Sunday, was spent at the Bristol Renaissance Faire near the Illinois / Wisconsin border. This was a blast! Most people were in period costume, some were very elaborate. Every Faire day recreates a time when knights were noble, maids were merry and turkey was, well, turkey! I didn't try the turkey legs, but I was told by a very reliable source, that they were excellent.

Check back to hear more about my trips. My photos aren't loaded on my tablet yet and I won't have very good internet for the next day or two. In the mean time, Sew We Quilt is having a Ho, Ho, Ho blog hop. Day three starts today!

Enjoy!