A new project (with reviews!)

Inspiration struck!

Ok, going to a new quilt shop helped inspiration along, but what's a girl to do when she sees bolts of Amy Butler fabric all lined up on the shelf just calling to her?

I bought a pattern called Take 5.
Five fabrics and Five hours and you have a quilt.
Ok, we'll see about that.

If you are in the Philadelphia/Delaware area, I highly recommend checking out  Quilter's Corner. It's packed with gorgeous fabrics and the staff was super friendly, answering questions and looking up requested fabrics. I felt like I could have spent a lot more time there but knew it would be dangerous to my wallet.

On the same day I stopped at A Garden of Yarn, (located in the same shopping center), who have moved into a newer, larger space. What a difference in the treatment I received. When I walked in I congratulated them on the bigger space and told them the store looked fantastic. The response was a sourpuss look like I just told them I hated knitters. I took a cursory browse around the store and decided I didn't feel like spending any money in a store that didn't even have time to say anything nice to me. I understand they were busy unpacking and sorting yarn, but it's not like I had 100 questions. A little welcoming vibe would have gone a long way.

So I'll make my quilt and I'll definitely be back to Quilter's Corner, but I'll think twice about stopping back at A Garden of Yarn.

Comments

[Jeannine]

I didn't realize A Garden of Yarn moved. I usually got mixed treatment in there - sometimes friendly as can be, sometimes cold as ice.

Quilter's Corner had a nice little selection of Amy Butler that I enjoyed, but the rest of their collection was a bit hit-or-miss. I did like the store, though. And they do carry the Moda line of Roman Holiday which I really like. I will most definitely return (as I have twice already since it opened).

[Jackie]

I am so sad that you were treated badly (excited about the quilting store, though!!). Next time you're down this way - come visit us...I've been reading your blog for years and I'd love to meet you!