There are a few shops that are unique to specific areas of the country: Portland, Oregon has their "Fabric Depot." Paducah, Kentucky has their Hancocks.
Fresno has "Second Chance Fabrics" As I wrote earlier in the week,
I'm traveling and working in Central California this week.
I have been in Fresno the last two days.
It is a creative idea..... resell fabrics the original buyer no longer needs or wants.
This little shop has it all.... fabrics (even kits!), notions, sewing machines for sale, a good size classroom, and very friendly sales people. If I lived in or near Fresno this is a shop I'd love to spend more time exploring!
Margaret, gave me a tour and explained the concept....
Bring in your fabrics you no longer need* or want. They will exam the fabric for quality and size and give you store credit.
They package and price the fabrics. This shop isn't like some shops that have lots of creative ideas dripping off the walls to inspire you, but they have lots of nice fabrics displayed in a way that makes it easy to pick-and-choose what you need*.
Each piece of fabric is folded around a cardboard form and put in a cellophane sleeve. There is a sticker on the front with yardage and price.
The fabric is placed on shelves by color.
They also have a big bin of "scraps" (like we need more, right?)
But what if you're making a scrappy piece and need "just a bit" of a certain color????
Here is a clip from the Fresno Bee CLICK HERE
Yep, this is a good idea and I wish there was a place like this in the O.C.
A friend of the shop made this quilt....
The creator's husband was a biologist and she made this to hang in his office. Totally Cool!
Next time you are passing through Fresno, stop in.
*let's be perfectly honest, most of us don't "need" more fabric...
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