tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post7984509833746843923..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Fabric Shopping In SeattleCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77374875967483089802016-03-07T23:20:31.645-05:002016-03-07T23:20:31.645-05:00That first reversible panel print is gorgeous! Wow...That first reversible panel print is gorgeous! Wow. You made some stunning purchases. <br /><br />I'm glad we all got to visit, especially knowing you may not come back next year. Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60304839294563566942016-03-06T18:22:35.828-05:002016-03-06T18:22:35.828-05:00It looks like there's a lot of fabric shopping...It looks like there's a lot of fabric shopping in Seattle! I look forward to visiting Nancy's someday. I follow their blog and their store looks so wonderful!tanyamailehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765305177681518461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54784632946952078572016-03-06T11:40:20.040-05:002016-03-06T11:40:20.040-05:00Thanks Sheila! I did have a wonderful time.Thanks Sheila! I did have a wonderful time.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85296738272594728802016-03-06T11:32:35.038-05:002016-03-06T11:32:35.038-05:00Micki - I will ask to go to the Pacific in Northga...Micki - I will ask to go to the Pacific in Northgate and Bellevue next trip! Oh and another trip to District! *LOL*Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5615472713709051022016-03-06T11:31:13.828-05:002016-03-06T11:31:13.828-05:00Linda - I had a great day! The Expo post is almost...Linda - I had a great day! The Expo post is almost written and it's massive. I didn't realize I took so many pics, however, I did realize how much fabric I bought! *LOL*Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88984964401289085072016-03-06T11:30:17.256-05:002016-03-06T11:30:17.256-05:00ellegeemakes - you have to go to District! ellegeemakes - you have to go to District! Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58238866443450502212016-03-06T11:29:48.920-05:002016-03-06T11:29:48.920-05:00MizzSmartyPants - next time I will have to see Pac...MizzSmartyPants - next time I will have to see Pacific in Northgate and Bellevue since last year I bought several pieces from them at Expo and liked their selection. Glad to have introduced you to some new spots - hope you enjoy exploring them!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30933012061711111422016-03-06T11:28:27.464-05:002016-03-06T11:28:27.464-05:00mingming - District was awesome! Seriously if I ha...mingming - District was awesome! Seriously if I hadn't been going to Expo the next day I would have bought more. That store is a treasure!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87857294709529299722016-03-06T11:27:42.588-05:002016-03-06T11:27:42.588-05:00SJ - My Fabric Stash sounds amazing! I would defin...SJ - My Fabric Stash sounds amazing! I would definitely have some contributions for it if I lived in Seattle. I was impressed by the amount of fabric stores you did have - there is good fabric shopping there!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61103270574322479552016-03-06T11:26:09.548-05:002016-03-06T11:26:09.548-05:00Terri - Gaylen was the best! We did spend all day ...Terri - Gaylen was the best! We did spend all day because she let me sleep late and we stayed at each place as long as I wanted which was really generous of her.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59936446933804094732016-03-06T11:25:20.719-05:002016-03-06T11:25:20.719-05:00Susan - it was so great to spend time with you at ...Susan - it was so great to spend time with you at Expo also!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21292665392694577862016-03-06T11:24:52.239-05:002016-03-06T11:24:52.239-05:00Claire - I google mapped it and it's 3 hours f...Claire - I google mapped it and it's 3 hours from Seattle. I have always wanted to shop the Portland fabric stores so it will be something to think about!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13033113939201034252016-03-06T11:23:46.232-05:002016-03-06T11:23:46.232-05:00Bonnie - thanks! That was my hope! Only you don...Bonnie - thanks! That was my hope! Only you don't have the extra fabric ;)Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60485977348789776312016-03-06T11:23:08.053-05:002016-03-06T11:23:08.053-05:00Thanks for letting me know - next time!Thanks for letting me know - next time!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29967046446460185642016-03-06T11:18:43.220-05:002016-03-06T11:18:43.220-05:00Looks like great time in cute shops and lovely fa...Looks like great time in cute shops and lovely fabrics.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33871132727234534292016-03-06T03:20:39.335-05:002016-03-06T03:20:39.335-05:00I'm so glad you made it to District Fabric and...I'm so glad you made it to District Fabric and Nancy's Sewing Basket. I was a little worried when I started reading your post in the first couple of stores you visited! There used to be a Hancock fabrics in Lynnwood, just a little north of Seattle, which was actually a very nice store. You are right, Hancook's Kirkland store is a disappointment. Next time you visit Seattle, try Pacific fabrics in Northgate which is actually a decent store. Anyway, I'm glad you had some fabric shopping fun in Seattle.UrbanRecyclist Micki Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15031477249140126474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72484812269430443542016-03-05T22:15:30.418-05:002016-03-05T22:15:30.418-05:00What a nice experience you had with fabric shoppin...What a nice experience you had with fabric shopping with Gaylen! Lovely fabrics and look forward to your post about the Expo!Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61093850440474276172016-03-05T21:15:44.337-05:002016-03-05T21:15:44.337-05:00That's good to hear! Cause I think Nancy's...That's good to hear! Cause I think Nancy's is a fabric treasure and wish I could shop there often.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-40323929628232073672016-03-05T19:49:42.034-05:002016-03-05T19:49:42.034-05:00Nancy's owner is quite elderly, but the busine...Nancy's owner is quite elderly, but the business was started for the daughter (Nancy herself) and will continue to be run by her. I doubt they're going anywhere.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198622530749066810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12134425411462936282016-03-04T20:20:18.934-05:002016-03-04T20:20:18.934-05:00I live in Portland so I travel to Seattle frequent...I live in Portland so I travel to Seattle frequently. Some how, I missed 'District'. It looks great. Thanks for the tip! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74523796008894620912016-03-04T14:43:23.170-05:002016-03-04T14:43:23.170-05:00This post is so great. I live in Seattle and I di...This post is so great. I live in Seattle and I didn't know about Tina's or Stitches. And I didn't realize the Pacific Fabrics in SODO was so different from the others. I go to the one in Northgate and Bellevue all the time. I guess I need to head down there. <br /><br />I hang out in Fremont quite often, but usually in the evenings and District Fabrics is always closed when I wander by and peep in the window. I need to make a point of going when they are open!<br /><br />I haven't been to Nancy's in a while, but maybe I'll go this weekend. I wonder if she's considered selling the business. I've been thinking that my dream job would be to own and operate a fabric store and my husband and I were seriously talking about it as a 5 year plan, but that was before I started my current job that I am really starting to love.<br /><br />Another place for some good finds is the sewing section of Seattle Re-Creative on Greenwood, near 85th. Because they are donation based, there are always interesting items in there. I like it for finding fun trims and packaged bias tape/hem binding, but I have found some nice fabrics there as well.darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14791911934006642372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12057508002023094092016-03-04T13:58:04.221-05:002016-03-04T13:58:04.221-05:00I LOVE District also! Ashley is the nicest and the...I LOVE District also! Ashley is the nicest and the fabric there is beautiful as is the space! I love going and just seeing what is in store. Next time you visit, you should make a trip down to Portland - there are several more shops out there and really wonderful food!mingminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014614200203221841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79831316313106746172016-03-04T13:34:19.461-05:002016-03-04T13:34:19.461-05:00I live in Seattle, and I forget Tina's all the...I live in Seattle, and I forget Tina's all the time. Nothing personal, I'm just never over there when she’s open. We are still on an upswing for fabric stores here: at this point, we do seem to have one small fabric store in almost (sorry Columbia City) every major neighborhood. So if I'm running an errand in West Seattle, I can go to West Seattle Fabric Company. <br /><br />One new thing we do have is My Fabric Stash, a fabric stash consignment store. It started in one of the community centers twice a year, and now: Attention cruise ship tourists: they are a shop in the Pike Place Market! EZ to find! It’s a great idea that needs to expand to other cities.<br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36546755056819028402016-03-04T11:03:16.175-05:002016-03-04T11:03:16.175-05:00Thank you for a lovely post and reviews. You wer...Thank you for a lovely post and reviews. You were busy that day! And lucky you to have a friend who knew the territory. Terri Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664663692345724425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30892437525537230702016-03-04T10:51:18.017-05:002016-03-04T10:51:18.017-05:00Great to see you at Expo! I agree with your asses...Great to see you at Expo! I agree with your assessments. When I lived on Mercer Island I went over to Queen Anne hill to shop at Nancy's quite often. It would be very sad to lose this treasure of a store.The Smuggler's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322206586825470964noreply@blogger.com