Our local quilt shop closed! There are many who still miss it! The management and staff, the classes and the quality products can’t be replaced by online shopping or the big box store. The independent shop, the other creative people and most of all the encouragement are priceless. If any of you still have the opportunity to “shop local”, you can contribute to the growth of quilting and the experiences of the next generation.
My local fabric shop closed before the pandemic but there are a couple only 8 miles away in a bigger city so lucky that Britain is so much smaller than USA can’t imagine the miles people have to go to get to a fabric shop. I do shop online but there’s nothing like the smell and sight and feel of new fabrics in a shop, it gives me butterflies every time I enter, you never know what you will find. Love the ladies passion.❤
It’s wonderful that both of you recognize there is value in letting students have creative freedom. There are so many people in my life that have had their creativity crushed because an instructor told them they MUST follow the rules or that what they made wasn’t what was required.
When I was in fourth grade, my mom 'hired' one of her dear friends to teach me how to sew. Thus began a lifelong love of sewing for me that led to all kinds of projects, including eventually making my own wedding dress and the dresses of my bridesmaids. 😊 Now, I've developed a passion for quilting and am looking forward to teaching my own daughter how to sew! ❤ PS - I love Kim's shirt! Also, I bet I'd feel so much more relaxed if my life automatically had a soundtrack like the one playing during the tour of the Beehive. 🥰
During a shop hop I visited a new to me quilt/craft store in Elmira, NY it was great. There is a sign as you walk in that says please wait here to be greeted. The owner of the shop came over introduced herself and told me where the various craft supplies were and where the quilting sewing supplies were. I am definitely going back to visit her again even with it being an hour drive!
Hello Beautiful! Kim has a lovely shop. TFS If I’m ever in Austin I’ll give her a visit. I love all the quilts she has hanging on the walls especially the one behind her when you interviewed her. Hmm. Inspiration! 😊
There are some really, really, beautiful modern quilts hanging in the shop. I’d love to have access to a shop like that locally. My nearest quilt shop is over an hour away!
Another great interview! We have a craft/fabric shop that started as a ceramics shop. People would ask if they'd carry this or that, and shes done just that. The owner is newer to our area but very community driven. She had had people teach different types of classes in her shop. I even took a quilt class with my daughter in law there once. In February or so, I should be teaching a jellyroll race class. I've already taught a pillowcase class...2 people lol. I learned to sew at age 8 or 9 and took many years of clothing and crafts in 4-H. This episode resonates worh me, so much ❤
It sounds like you have a very special shop in your community - I love hearing how these stores are a hub for creativity! Thanks again you so much for sharing.
Amy can we get the name of the quilts down the hall on the left hand side of the hall? I loved a couple of them and would love to have pattern names and a good photo of them.
Our local quilt shop closed! There are many who still miss it! The management and staff, the classes and the quality products can’t be replaced by online shopping or the big box store. The independent shop, the other creative people and most of all the encouragement are priceless. If any of you still have the opportunity to “shop local”, you can contribute to the growth of quilting and the experiences of the next generation.
You’re so right, those shops are truly special! 💕
My local fabric shop closed before the pandemic but there are a couple only 8 miles away in a bigger city so lucky that Britain is so much smaller than USA can’t imagine the miles people have to go to get to a fabric shop. I do shop online but there’s nothing like the smell and sight and feel of new fabrics in a shop, it gives me butterflies every time I enter, you never know what you will find. Love the ladies passion.❤
@@megfreeth4377 you are lucky, I’m also in the U.K. and my nearest quilt shop is over an hour away!
What a wonderful way to insure that quilting will continue. Teaching the next generation!
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It’s wonderful that both of you recognize there is value in letting students have creative freedom. There are so many people in my life that have had their creativity crushed because an instructor told them they MUST follow the rules or that what they made wasn’t what was required.
That’s always heartbreaking!
When I was in fourth grade, my mom 'hired' one of her dear friends to teach me how to sew. Thus began a lifelong love of sewing for me that led to all kinds of projects, including eventually making my own wedding dress and the dresses of my bridesmaids. 😊
Now, I've developed a passion for quilting and am looking forward to teaching my own daughter how to sew! ❤
PS - I love Kim's shirt! Also, I bet I'd feel so much more relaxed if my life automatically had a soundtrack like the one playing during the tour of the Beehive. 🥰
What a beautiful story! I love that you are passing this skill down to your daughter. 🥰 thank you for sharing.
I love quilt shop tours. Each has its own personality. Thank you Amy.
I totally agree! Thank you!!
Even the floor in the shop looks like a quilt pattern! Love it!!
I know, right?! 😍
And there’s a flamenco academy next door! That’s pretty cool.
Yes!
Kim is a treasure. Natural teachers are so incredibly important to the creative spirit.
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Agree 💯
During a shop hop I visited a new to me quilt/craft store in Elmira, NY it was great. There is a sign as you walk in that says please wait here to be greeted. The owner of the shop came over introduced herself and told me where the various craft supplies were and where the quilting sewing supplies were. I am definitely going back to visit her again even with it being an hour drive!
It's so nice to hear about shops that go the extra mile to welcome customers!
That is so cool that they want to greet everyone.
Hello Beautiful! Kim has a lovely shop. TFS If I’m ever in Austin I’ll give her a visit. I love all the quilts she has hanging on the walls especially the one behind her when you interviewed her. Hmm. Inspiration! 😊
What a great space and owner. I'll take 2 yards of everything!
She’s fantastic!
Oh.... would love to have a place like Beehive near me. Lucky girl you.
The quilt behind Kim during the interview is very intriguing. Any idea what it is?
I’ve put in an inquiry to Kim and will update with links when I know.
There are some really, really, beautiful modern quilts hanging in the shop. I’d love to have access to a shop like that locally. My nearest quilt shop is over an hour away!
It’s pretty amazing. I am grateful.
Great trip in the craft room..
Thank you
This is all great! 🥰
Another great interview! We have a craft/fabric shop that started as a ceramics shop. People would ask if they'd carry this or that, and shes done just that. The owner is newer to our area but very community driven. She had had people teach different types of classes in her shop. I even took a quilt class with my daughter in law there once. In February or so, I should be teaching a jellyroll race class. I've already taught a pillowcase class...2 people lol. I learned to sew at age 8 or 9 and took many years of clothing and crafts in 4-H. This episode resonates worh me, so much ❤
It sounds like you have a very special shop in your community - I love hearing how these stores are a hub for creativity! Thanks again you so much for sharing.
I love that you were able to teach, even if it was only with two students. Good luck with your jelly roll teaching :)
@julias.8236 thank you!
What a wonderful space!
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Love the store
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I would love to shop there!
It’s pretty awesome.
Great interview! Hope you will feature more interviews in the future.
Thank you I plan to!
Thx
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Amy can we get the name of the quilts down the hall on the left hand side of the hall? I loved a couple of them and would love to have pattern names and a good photo of them.
They’re great right? The link to the shop page is below - use the contact us page and they’ll be glad to help you out!
AMA Before marriage & family, how did you spend your time? Did you have to earn your crust? Wete you a creative artist?
Ooh good questions