It’s always a good day when IKEA is involved.
I took Swedish for a year in college, mostly because I love IKEA. (And Pippi Longstocking. And umlauts.) One of our assignments was to go to IKEA and read a line out of a children’s book. And then we had to talk to the man that worked there that spoke Swedish. It’s been 2 years since then and I promptly forgot all my Swedish, except for a few words.
We got a little table with a few chairs. It’s quaint and perfect. And they were sold out of the high chair we wanted, darn! But we got some swedish meatballs and some pretty blue plates instead. Successful trip.
By the end of the day we were wiped out. Can you see the “tired” in his eyes?
It was a delightful fabric shopping experience. I browsed the store alone while the baby was fed on the couch. As I chatted with the lovely employee who talked about local fabric designers and her own sewing projects. She asked me what I was making. “I don’t know- impulse,” I said as she cut my yardage. No line. Then I paid for it. All the while, taking a bunch of photos and admiring the vintage sewing machines and lovely projects so intricately placed around the store. Perfect.
I only bought a small stack of neat japanese prints because I’ve already spent my crafting budget for the year.(hahaha, just kidding. I don’t have a budget. Which isn’t a good idea, I probably should. Maybe next year.) But I probably touched every fabric in the store at least once.
I wish I was there today…the fabric shop in town was only half stocked because of the recent floods..so I couldn’t find anything on my list there. I went to another shop but they really don’t have decent quilting fabric so just got some red with white polka dots…more aprons!
Beautiful! I’ve ordered from Whipstitch online, it’s great to see all your photos of the actual store!
i’m a new follower here, thanks to your giveaway on someday crafts. beautiful work, beautiful blog, beautiful baby! :)
I voted!! I’m pretty sure you were one of the ones I voted for….good luck.
Haha! I can so tell which project was yours. Woo hoo!
Haha you can’t tell us which one is yours? I think I can guess! :) Good luck!
Ah- ca-UTE fabrics!!
looks like a fun store!!!
awww I love fabric stores. the ones with pretty, unique fabrics :o) I voted. I hope you make it through to the next round!
I have never heard of Whipstitch. It looks wonderful. I am so unsavvy when it comes to fabric, but I would love to learn more and visit such wonderful stores.
I’m jealous and drooling over the pictures of that awesome fabric!!
Do you live in Atlanta? You’re so lucky to have that fabric store! I used to live there but didn’t sew them. Add something to our linky party today if you get a chance. I love how far your blog has come!
http://www.seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com
Jenny