Budster, would love to know where this quaint store is located. We are heading on holidays tomorrow....from Okotoks (south of Calgary) to Kamloops and then on to Vancouver Island and points inbetween. See that you are in southern BC so perhaps our travels will pass this location. Am always looking for quilt shops and ideas. If you are ever out this way, be sure to stop by our LQS; another one maintaining the "old" features of the building it is located in(Rumpled Quilt Skins). Thankyou
PixieAB (Penny)

Budster, That sounds like a very good place to spend time. I love looking at fabrics and that place sounds so homey. It would be very comfortable. You also gave a very good description. Pics would be great. Thanks, Nancy

Oh, I wish that shop were closer to me! What a joy it will be to visit there. We have a little quiltshop in our city that is in an older, two-story house that's been redecorated so sweet and it's fun to just wander around and see all the decor she has out.

Your make it sound so lovely. Our LQS is in an old church and it is very quaint the first room is filled with cross stitch kits and I think someone has way too much time on their hands because there is framed cross stitches for most of the patterns on the walls. The back room is full of fabric. I love the sight and feel of everything there. I wish I could buy more of my fabric there but I have to go where I can afford if I'm to sew at all. I do go there for special things like 1930 prints. It's nice and the people are knowledgeable and friendly.

Vicky

The place sounds so wonderful from your description that I am hoping I will dream about it, as I'm not likely to ever get there. Just curious--is the owner of the shop planning to live there? What a glorious thing that would be!

I forgot to add the owner told me from the front steps as I left that in the side and backyard they are going to restore the Victorian flowergarden that has much gone to weed and wilderness.....but she said there are lovely old plants awaiting discovery once again and she is planning on putting in garden benches and tables out under the large shady trees for fellow quilters/sewers/needleworkers to drop by and sit out of the sun, to visit and work. This will be a fenced, semi screened off area and with the large trees I could just picture myself enjoying a few hours of leisure with like minded people in such surroundings enjoying the scent of flowers in the air. I certainly hope all the lady's plans work out --I don't know if they are planning on living on the premises (upstairs would be quite roomy) but for now it is a work in progress but aren't dreams like this lovely?

It is wonderful to have a LQS in town. My nearest is over 10 miles away. She took over an old train depot which is charming on the outside but she didn't retain any of the r.r. charm on the inside. It sounds as though yours is making great use of the ambience of the old house to make shopping a real pleasure. I wish it were closer, as one of my pleasures in life is shopping for fabric. Jayne

Oh please do tell where this wonderful place is...we're going to be vacationing in Shirley, BC next week and if it's within range DH will be happy to play 'James'...

Digger
aka Marie in Michigan

This place sounds like a shop created in a novel, especially with the added garden. After your description, I am ready for the characters to be introduced and the plot to commence. It brought to mind the China Bayles mysteries although her passion is an herb shop.

My local quilt shop is also placed in a house, but it is small and conventional. It still has a comfortable feeling, very little like a store in town.

Do you by chance write for a living or as a avocation?
Carole

But Where Is It??!!??!! Do share, please.

Hi Budster!
I'm cruising the quilting forum again - thinking about getting a cut quilt sewn...do post a pic of this piece of heaven store! LOL

Well, I am just waiting to see if digger gets in touch with me. She is planning on coming this way if time allows her to visit the shop. She said to me she would post a follow up for you all. I will take pictures later once more of the finishing is done for sure but the next time I'm out that way I will ask if I can post a few pictures of the place for everyone....I am sure the owner will be happy to hear everyone is so encouraging.

it sounds like a lovely place to spend a quiet afternoon!