Some new threads
My little sewing machine store is closing today and I'm really going to miss them. It's the sweetest little mom and pop store and I've been on a first name basis with everyone since I starting handing over my hard earned cash to them. They like me. Anyway the owner Leonard is a spunky little Sicilian man who has been extra kind to me since I have a Sicilian last name. Unfortunately he had a heart attack last month and is very blessed to have survived but is no longer up to the task of running the business. I really like him even though he did make it a point to let me know that I've been mispronouncing my last name for the past 21 years. At least I can spell it finally, and that's what really matters.
So I stopped by today to say goodbye and helped them clean the store out by buying off some of their thread in these pretty, perky colors. Definitely a nice addition to my collection and they're nice to look at when I'm not using them (see, dual purpose). I'm really going to miss that place.
Speaking of stores (sloppy segue I know) this is my favorite print from Jennifer Paganelli's Sis Boom Basics line. I adore this golden yellow color. I will be receiving another shipment from Free Spirit soon (Sun Drop by Dena) and it's gorgeous too! My goal is to have Fabritopia up and running by March 1st and I'm already having anxiety dreams about having zillions of customers frothing at the mouth wanting to order from me and of course I will run out of stock the first day and then what??! Maybe I should relax?
Where is this little store? I would love to see what they have left!
Posted by: Cary | January 31, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Oh my...the Sun Drop line is sooo adorable. I am going to have to start sewing a lot more just so I can use all these gorgeous fabrics that you are going to be selling. The fabric store here in my little town has never seen the likes of this stuff! Can't wait til March 1st!
Posted by: KellyinVA | February 01, 2008 at 05:46 AM
What a sweet story about that shop. I hate to see the mom-n-pop's disappear. Totally off topic, but I just noticed that you call your blogroll Abraham Linkin'. That is too clever!
Posted by: happy zombie | February 01, 2008 at 06:31 PM
well thats just great - everyone is always mispronouncing your first name and now you have been mispronouncing your last name all these years too. hope you set joey straight on the correct pronunciation so he can tell the rest of his family.
love your new outfit by the way. takes me back to poodle skirts and crenolines under them.
Posted by: mom | February 07, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Sre you selling fabric in March!!! let mee know and I'll get you on the website....you are the best with the Casey Scroll..that's my favorite color too!!! All my best, Jennifer
Posted by: jennifer Paganellli | February 09, 2008 at 08:08 AM