My husband is absolutely amazing. So amazing that when we discussed going away for a weekend, just the two of us, he was the one that suggested Ann Arbour, MI because he knows that my absolute favourite online source of fabrics is Pink Castle Fabrics.
What, was I going to say no?
So, along with trips to multiple breweries, the downtown core and one of the best restaurants I have EVER eaten in (Frita Batidos), I got to make a trip to Pink Castle in person!
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| It looks deceptively unassuming on the outside. |
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| So much goodness on the inside! |
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| Fabric everywhere you look! And all modern and to my taste! |
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| Molly worked with me at first getting together orders for quilty friends A and C. |
And then I started roaming the store and making stacks. These are both my stacks. I gave myself a very healthy $300 budget and still managed to stay significantly under that, despite finishing 5 bolts (and receiving a 20% discount for doing so!).
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| I just grabbed everything my heart desired and got her to start cutting! |
And after close to two hours in the shop, here is my final haul (noting that the Finding Nemo fabric, lion flannel and the 505 Spray are actually from Jo Ann's. I also got an Ott light! It was on super discount and at least $30 cheaper than the equivalent in Canada!)
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| Not too shabby. Of course I have NOWHERE to put them, I've found. Oops! Better start sewing! Those Halloween prints are for treat bags for Halloween for my daughters. The mini pearl bracelets in the dark blue are the backing for an upcoming quilt. The rest? I just wanted them! |
Here is quilt friend C's haul:
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| Everyone needs a Kona colour card! Plus a bundle of Abacus by Allison Glass. |
And A wanted some of this sweet Christmas fabric for her nieces to make pillowcases...and some for herself too!
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| A was delighted with this bundle. I love when she geeks out on fabric like C and I do ALL. THE. TIME. |
It was such a positive experience. There was so much goodness in one place and I shopped without reservation knowing it is unlikely I will be there in person again for many years.
Which of my goodies are your favourites?
Thank you, thank you, thank you for picking up fabric for me!
ReplyDeleteI warned you that it was nothing to look at on the outside! But so very good inside! I spy some CF Ledger... I snagged some of that when I visited! So many lovely goodies. And you're going to love your OttLite. I have one on my sewing desk. It makes process photos a lot better... almost like natural light!
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