Having driven many miles, it was late and we were pretty tired with we arrived. I was washed with anticipation about what was behind those doors.
Okay, to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Yes, there was plenty of fabric, but not what I remembered. Very little name brand lines. A lot of fleece and half of the store was filled with decorator fabrics. I so clearly remember purchasing civil war fabric years ago, but this time most of the fabric appeared to be theme related. The only name brand lines I saw was Downton Abbey.
Now don't get me wrong, I am not a fabric snob, as I do purchase fabric from JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby. But at least at JoAnn's the fabric is put on sale occasionally or you can use a coupon.
There were only a few customers in the store, whereas I remember the store buzzing the last time I was there. So what has happened?
Here's a couple of samples on display.
Nothing like Hancocks of Paducah where they have dozens of samples for inspiration.
Would I go back? No. Even if we were in the same town, it would hardly be worth my time to walk the aisles.
Have you ever experienced such a change when you returned to a well known store?
Anyway, enjoy your weekend. And Happy Quilting.
7 comments:
That is sad! I have not been disappointed returning to a store I had visited in the past, but then again, I don't do much traveling, so I haven't gotten a chance to revisit much! Are they under new management or ownership perhaps?
Oh I'm so sorry for you. Yep, I went to The Mill End years ago. The ends of bolts were sold by the pound. Wool cost more per pound than cotton but it was a great bargain if you didn't need long stretches of fabric. Last time I was there, it appeared like any other fab/craft store and was expensive. Boo. Probably new mgt.
What a shame. I'd often thought about asking DH to go a ways out of our way to stop on our way to Hilton Head, but I won't now. :-(
what a let down after looking forward to a big spend. Surely quilting is not losing its popularity in the USA
Back when I started quilting, my Hobby Lobby had so much more fabric and notions than it does now. My Walmart also had lots and lots more back then, too. I think the internet is killing lots of businesses. I will buy notions online, since my local quilt stores seldom sell the ones I buy online. I seldom purchase fabrics online, since I'd rather buy them locally, but, sometimes, they just aren't to be found (and I have LOTS of local quilt shops around here). Sorry.
Sorry for your disappointment!
Wow...that's too bad. I have felt like this a few time too. It is hard to have a storefront any more, but most of the quilt shops I stop by are still really nice.
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