It’s been years since I was in Houston. I’ve been debating on whether or not I’d want a storefront here in Michigan. Part of me would love that; part of me would hate that. What would I include? Could I keep my scissors out of the fabric? Would everything I purchase for resale just end up in my stash? Or would it be nothing more than a simply glorified quilter’s studio for a pampered quilter?
Here are some items I would definitely include.
- John James quilting needles
- All colors of Kona cotton solids (I’m a big fan)
- Blenders on every wall. I adore blenders.
- Hobbs Heirloom Wool batting (if I purchase it for resale, I can use it for a cheaper price)
- Pincushions (love them)
- Threads of every manufacturer and color
- Absolutely NO KITS
- Books on drawing feathers (I am now a feather doodler)
- Fabric dying supplies
- Fabric printing supplies
- Notions – You can never have too many notions. I go crazy in office supply stores. Imagine what notions do to me!
I don’t think I’d make much money if I had a quilt shop or booth. Plan on me visiting yours!
Off and on I think it would be nice to open a quilt shop as there are none in my area and then think of how much work it would be - no time for travel - all the little quilt shops in our area go out of business quickly for one reason or another - and I would have no time to quilt!! Our shops sound a lot alike though - I think we like the same kind of fabric - but our needles and batting differ :)
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You forgot to include the Kona Bay fabrics:):)
ReplyDeleteDouglas Eagleson
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I would love to have a shop, but I wouldn't want the headaches that go with the business - I'd much rather just shop!!!
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