When I was 8 my mother sent me to summer school because I failed my catechism class. The best thing that could have happened , I took to sewing,like a duck to water. I made my clothes,my kids , drapes etc. About 25 years ago I became a quilter. I am now almost 85 next month and still love sewing and quilting is my jam.
Wow I wish I could find a fabric stores around here I haven't seen one around here in years. I live in Guntersville Alabama if you know where to find a fabric stores let me know.
If the person/team who started Sew Green would be interested in sharing the nitty gritty of how they went from first thoughts to getting the store up and running, I’d definitely watch. I’m not able to initiate something like this in my community but do think it would do well if it were started.
I feel the same....what a beautiful way to practically help those who need skills with those who love sewing. Every person I ever met who loves sewing also loves to share ideas and help others learn.
Remainders, a sew/craft thrift store in Pasadena, CA, started in a garage uses to teach sewing, and it grew from there. Start small with a room or alcove in an existing thrift store and outgrow that!
I love this idea. The quilting community is an aging community with a lot of resources that might end up in a landfill. Family and others might not recognize the value of these resources or just can’t be bother to find a home for these things.I love that these things have a second chance at being used. I wish my community had a store like this to donate to and of course to buy from.
This is especially great because so many fabric stores have just disappeared. You are pretty much stuck with on-line ordering. Any fabricoholic knows nothing can replace shopping where you can actually see and feel the real thing. If I lived any where near Rochester I'd be there in a minute!
I loved stumbling across this video! I'm from Rochester, NY, the home city of Sew Green, and I LOVE this place! I've been there many times, taken classes, and purchased my sewing machines. The folks working and volunteering there are absolutely stellar, and the core mission is wonderful. Thanks for giving a shout out to Sew Green!
I would enjoy a shop like this one. I have been buying sewing machines at thrift stores and fixing them or buying cords for them. I give them to young ladies who want to learn to sew. I teach them to use the machine and some have taken off from there learning by watching TH-cam.
One of the best things I did in my 32years of teaching inner city children was to have them make a project out of fabric. It was only a small heart shaped pillow, all hand stitched, with a beaded charm that they made, and then stitched it at one corner. The class that really got into it, had requested to have a class after school, and make a bigger project. I had the project planned, they were each going to make a pillowcase, there were girls as well as boys who had signed up. Then COVID happened and all schools were closed.
The community outreach is fantastic. Making art and craft available to people that might not have access financially is tremendously important. Love this store. I live in Rochester.
@@timothytotten9409 some of the most rewarding things to sew are very simple and do not require much fabric elastic waist skirts or drawstring pants!!!!
I love old sewing machines. They are often real workhorses and will last almost forever. And new things seem to be designed to break soon. Old machines were built to be repaired again and again. My favourite sewing machine is one I've owned for over 50 years. And I just bought an antique treadle sewing machine that the seller thought would just be used as a decorator piece and was surprised when I said we would fix it and use it.
Thank you! Wonderful interview. My daughter lives in the Rochester area and lives off limited income. She loves crafts. This store is a good resource for her.
We have a store in our community that was started to fund our senior center. It has grown and expanded over the past several years, run primarily by volunteers, and stock all from donations of people's cast offs. It is called The Legacy. It is truly a community hub for crafters and sewers and just about anyone working with textiles. Believe me when I say I NEVER by from retail stores now...everything I need is at The Legacy. It is just the best!
Love this! Yay Rochester! This is a win-win for all involved. I don't think I could find a charity like this here in Southern California. Keep up the good work. I was reminded that I have beautiful pinstriped wool fabric that I purchased 20 years ago and never used. I'm afraid to find it now. That was expensive moth food.
We have one in Westport MA. OMG I give myself at least 2 hours each time I visit. Such great buys especially vintage fabrics. If you ever get to visit your state will go on her visitors map. Plus, she consigns.
This is so AWESOME! Every community needs something like this store and the lady you interviewed. I have a boatload of fabric and other things for crafting they could use, if only I was closer. I'm in S.E. Idaho, so the cost of freight to NY would be prohibitive for me. But, you've got my creativity wheels spinning, thinking about what might be feasible in my small town community. Thanks so much for sharing!
What a phenomenal concept. More communities should adopt this model to help new sewists & crafters or those who don't have fabric stores nearby. I love teaching kids - I did an after-school workshop in the elementary school. They loved making something for themselves. Keep up the good work❤
My grandmum got me interested in sewing when I was about 6 making clothes for my troll dolls. That interest flourished and I had my own 2nd hand sewing machine by the time I was 12. At that point I was making not only my own clothes but clothes for my friends. I even got hired to make several pieces. It was a fantastic confidence booster and really gave me a special spot with my peers.
Such a great concept! I hope it catches on and spreads across the country. I’d love to shop and donate there, unfortunately I’m in Texas so distance is a problem. Keep up the great work SewGreen. Thanks for sharing this great shop on your channel.
This is awesome. Wish we had one in my area. I have sewn my whole life and my Mom bought me my own machine when I was 14 because I used hers all the time. ❤
Looks like you’re wearing sewing machine earrings! Love this idea! It helps everyone afford to create and enjoy hobbies! Meet new people and selling sewing machines that have been reconditioned for very little money! What a fantastic idea! You guys are great! Yes they should have these stores everywhere! Plus your teaching people do do crafts!
I’m glad to find you. I live way kitty corner from you in The Pacific Northwest. Love your show. I am 80 can’t see very well but still love to make quilts. I will be keeping track of you. Welcome into my life
This is a fantastic shop. It is so needed everywhere. I know so many who would love to sew and do crafts but can't afford big craft or expensive fabric stores.
My 10 and 8 year old boys LOVE that store! We are in Auburn NY for the summer. Come and down and check out Sew What, same premise with all volunteers too. Right in their back yard is Willard Chapel with Tiffany windows
Very cute. I need to look for something like this near me. My old sewing machine just needs a tune up and can be used by someone. I probably have some fabric too that could be donated. Sewing is one of the best talents to have. You can always have what you want if you know how to sew. When times were tight? I bought designer patterns to make wonderful clothes for my young children. I never wanted to have them wearing something that looked homemade or poor.
Their values are exactly what we all need everywhere around the world! A place where to connect, circular economies, practical ways to up-cycle, and the sharing of knowledge that bring people freedom and joy.
What a lovely program! My only wish is that they had their fabrics available online, so I could purchase from down here in Virginia. Regardless, I salute these fine folks for all that they do! 😊
That was a lovely interview she is very sweet that lady…I love your style of getting people to chat…it’s very natural…I’m in US in September but miles away from NY state in southern GA…I’ll have to organise a holiday there sometime!
Such a great concept! I hope it catches on and spreads all over the world! I'm about 90 minutes away and will definitely check it out the next time I'm in the area. Also, when it's my turn to leave this Earth, I'll make sure my stash of fabric and craft items go to a store like this!❤
I do have fabric from when I worked at Minnesota Fabric Store in 1990-92. I make all sorts of things. I learned how to make mittens from volunteering to make them for the homeless.
This store’s mission is brilliant in so many way!! It truly needs to become a Non Profit chain like Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc. That way they’re in every county of every state!! Tim - great video!! Glad you filmed here!!!
Goodwill is not a non Profit!!! They are a for profit company and most are franchise, purchased from the parent company. It’s damn near all profit! People give them their stuff and when they sell it, it’s pure profit!!! They do hire a few folks with handicaps,but that’s about as much as they actually "do" for the community. It’s a scam. Always has been. Now days, they pick through the stuff and remove anything of value, and sell it on EBay. Very little quality stuff goes into the stores. Plus the prices they charge are outrageous!! Give your donations to Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity, or any other organization.
What a wonderful store! We absolutely need more of them scattered across the country. I’m too far away to help them but I would donate fabric to one that is closer to me. I even have a couple of machines I’d donate. I’m in Oklahoma (only 30 miles from Texas) I’d love to know of anything like it near here.
What a great place. I wish we had these stores in Aussie. Warren is adorable. 😮how wonderful . Upcycle it don’t throw it in the landfill. I love it. TFS. 💜🙏💜🙏
I am so happy to learn that Sew Green exists! We could sure use one in my neighborhood! I will check for one in Connecticut or Massachusetts. Thanks so much for this video!!!!
I am so glad to hear that they are making it available to get together socially in the store. I have been alone for 5 years and I long for a situation like that. I am glad they are doing this for people. I hope people start using fabric from these types of stores rather than buying new. Would be a smart thing for people to do. I have not bought new fabric in many years.
What a marvelous place. I wish there were one near me. I know I am never going to be able to use all my fabric in my life time and would love to donate to a place like this . And of course shop.
I'm nowhere near NY, but you inspired me to search for a discount fabric store near me - and I found one! Well, it's a bit of a drive (but everything is from where I live anyway 😂), and SO worth it! Thanks, Tim! ❤
It's so cool to see this! We have a very similar store in Sebastopol, CA, run through the Senior Center, called The Legacy. Yesterday, I bought the fabric for a dress and a shirt for $8.00!
Not exactly on the same single purpose scale, but Austin Creative Reuse (ACR), a 501c3 organization in north east Austin has a nice sized part of their large store dedicated to fabrics and sewing, notions, trim, patterns, machines, etc. The rest of the store is loaded with art & craft supplies, jewelry, ceramic, papercrafts, ephemera, etc. Every time I go I get inspired, and leave with tons of goodies….for cheap! It has been a great place to buy quilting cottons and patterns for Project Dress A Girl. Totally recommend! Spare pArts, in north San Antonio, is a similar but much smaller store than ACR, but also has fabrics at bargain prices.
I have been sewing since I was child. I love thrift stores that sell unused pre owned fabrics. I now have enough fabric I would never have to buy any the rest of my life.
What a wonderful store. Many thrift stores have an area dedicated to crafts. I discovered a thrift store in Klamath Oregon that benefits hospice patients. A room of fabric! Fantastic finds. Thank you!
Wow that was such a neat place. I wish we had something like that close to me. That would be wonderful to have. Although I probably be broke all the time..lol. Thank you so much for showing us this great place!
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When I was 8 my mother sent me to summer school because I failed my catechism class. The best thing that could have happened , I took to sewing,like a duck to water. I made my clothes,my kids , drapes etc. About 25 years ago I became a quilter. I am now almost 85 next month and still love sewing and quilting is my jam.
Hi, Anna. What a great story! I'm happy you found your love in life -- sewing!
Happy Early Birthday 🥳🎂🎉 This is a wonderful story. Thank you
Wow I wish I could find a fabric stores around here I haven't seen one around here in years. I live in Guntersville Alabama if you know where to find a fabric stores let me know.
Lovely!!!!! I want to sew....after a lifetime of work....😊
❤ im 51 n my grandma taught me how to sew n crotchet to keep me busy while my mom worked 2nd shift ❤😊shell be 100 November
What a wonderful store! We need more of these in communities all over the USA. So many people can learn a trade or craft or helping others by sewing.
@@Dasburyfamily 👍
Yes!!!
If the person/team who started Sew Green would be interested in sharing the nitty gritty of how they went from first thoughts to getting the store up and running, I’d definitely watch. I’m not able to initiate something like this in my community but do think it would do well if it were started.
Yes!!! I wish they'd do a video on THAT!!
I would love to open a shop like this. We have a shop called Bmore Crafty here but not to this level.
I feel the same....what a beautiful way to practically help those who need skills with those who love sewing. Every person I ever met who loves sewing also loves to share ideas and help others learn.
Yes! I would love a video on the history and beginnings of this unique shop!
Love, love, love this! Every community should have something like this
Remainders, a sew/craft thrift store in Pasadena, CA, started in a garage uses to teach sewing, and it grew from there. Start small with a room or alcove in an existing thrift store and outgrow that!
I love this idea. The quilting community is an aging community with a lot of resources that might end up in a landfill. Family and others might not recognize the value of these resources or just can’t be bother to find a home for these things.I love that these things have a second chance at being used. I wish my community had a store like this to donate to and of course to buy from.
It’s a great idea for most communities. I can imagine this would be a fun project to start for a quilt guild with a decent number of members.
This is especially great because so many fabric stores have just disappeared. You are pretty much stuck with on-line ordering. Any fabricoholic knows nothing can replace shopping where you can actually see and feel the real thing. If I lived any where near Rochester I'd be there in a minute!
Lots of new quilters emerged during the "pandemic." There is also a move with the younger generation to repurpose old clothes.
I loved stumbling across this video! I'm from Rochester, NY, the home city of Sew Green, and I LOVE this place! I've been there many times, taken classes, and purchased my sewing machines. The folks working and volunteering there are absolutely stellar, and the core mission is wonderful. Thanks for giving a shout out to Sew Green!
I would enjoy a shop like this one. I have been buying sewing machines at thrift stores and fixing them or buying cords for them. I give them to young ladies who want to learn to sew. I teach them to use the machine and some have taken off from there learning by watching TH-cam.
One of the best things I did in my 32years of teaching inner city children was to have them make a project out of fabric. It was only a small heart shaped pillow, all hand stitched, with a beaded charm that they made, and then stitched it at one corner. The class that really got into it, had requested to have a class after school, and make a bigger project. I had the project planned, they were each going to make a pillowcase, there were girls as well as boys who had signed up. Then COVID happened and all schools were closed.
The community outreach is fantastic. Making art and craft available to people that might not have access financially is tremendously important. Love this store. I live in Rochester.
She was delightful. Thanks for taking us along.
Yes, what a wonderful woman!
We need to have these stores in every city.wow!
Wow Love this concept not only do I have shelves full of fabric but I have box's full of fabric from the 80's and 90's!
Ooh, I bet you’ve got some fun stuff in there!!
@@timothytotten9409 some of the most rewarding things to sew are very simple and do not require much fabric elastic waist skirts or drawstring pants!!!!
I love old sewing machines. They are often real workhorses and will last almost forever. And new things seem to be designed to break soon. Old machines were built to be repaired again and again. My favourite sewing machine is one I've owned for over 50 years. And I just bought an antique treadle sewing machine that the seller thought would just be used as a decorator piece and was surprised when I said we would fix it and use it.
I agree, I have 5 old Kenmores. Each one has an emblem that says 25 year warranty. So funny, because they are about 50 years old.
Thank you Tim for helping to get the word out about this fabulous gem in Rochester!! I love this place! ❤
Thank you! Wonderful interview. My daughter lives in the Rochester area and lives off limited income. She loves crafts. This store is a good resource for her.
We have a store in our community that was started to fund our senior center. It has grown and expanded over the past several years, run primarily by volunteers, and stock all from donations of people's cast offs. It is called The Legacy. It is truly a community hub for crafters and sewers and just about anyone working with textiles. Believe me when I say I NEVER by from retail stores now...everything I need is at The Legacy. It is just the best!
Where?
Sebastopol CA
This is so great! The next time I am up there to see family, I’m bringing you some fabric! That will make my husband very happy 🤣🤣
Love that store and the owners. So many hidden charms in that shop.
Wish this kind of store was near me.
@@lindabridges445 me too, but I think I’d probably spend too much money there.
Same❤
Yup
Same
I would love to help get one started here! I could stock it quite well!
Detroit has Arts and Scraps. I have donated so much stuff, they even found someone for an old knitting machine from the 1990s. Great work!
That’s wonderful!!
Love this! Yay Rochester! This is a win-win for all involved. I don't think I could find a charity like this here in Southern California. Keep up the good work.
I was reminded that I have beautiful pinstriped wool fabric that I purchased 20 years ago and never used. I'm afraid to find it now. That was expensive moth food.
I live here and NEVER even knew about this hidden treasure! Thank you Tim!
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you get to visit.
Same! A friend shared this video. I live nearby, never knew this store was here!
WOW! That we would all do our best to be what we can, not for us, but for others!
Love this idea! Teaching basic sewing, so needed these days! Hope more community’s will give this a try.
It’s a wonderful resource!
What a fab idea!❤❤❤❤❤
We have one in Westport MA. OMG I give myself at least 2 hours each time I visit. Such great buys especially vintage fabrics. If you ever get to visit your state will go on her visitors map. Plus, she consigns.
Good idea! Thanks for the tip. If I’m in the area I’ll check it out.
What a wonderful idea!!!!
I want a place like this near me. What an incredible concept and place.
This is so AWESOME! Every community needs something like this store and the lady you interviewed. I have a boatload of fabric and other things for crafting they could use, if only I was closer. I'm in S.E. Idaho, so the cost of freight to NY would be prohibitive for me.
But, you've got my creativity wheels spinning, thinking about what might be feasible in my small town community.
Thanks so much for sharing!
I'm really excited to hear about this store. I live in Syracuse and can feel a road trip coming.😊
How fantastic is this store. Every town should have one, even in the UK X X X
What a phenomenal concept. More communities should adopt this model to help new sewists & crafters or those who don't have fabric stores nearby. I love teaching kids - I did an after-school workshop in the elementary school. They loved making something for themselves. Keep up the good work❤
Timothy, thank you for sharing! What a wonderful idea and shop! All communities should have something like this!
My grandmum got me interested in sewing when I was about 6 making clothes for my troll dolls. That interest flourished and I had my own 2nd hand sewing machine by the time I was 12. At that point I was making not only my own clothes but clothes for my friends. I even got hired to make several pieces. It was a fantastic confidence booster and really gave me a special spot with my peers.
That’s awesome!!
WOW! Rochester is my hometown and I never knew about this store! ❤ I can’t wait to go there!
Such a great concept! I hope it catches on and spreads across the country. I’d love to shop and donate there, unfortunately I’m in Texas so distance is a problem. Keep up the great work SewGreen. Thanks for sharing this great shop on your channel.
First time viewer here, and yes, I subscribed😃. This concept is so wonderful. I’m so glad you shared.❤
This is awesome. Wish we had one in my area. I have sewn my whole life and my Mom bought me my own machine when I was 14 because I used hers all the time. ❤
Went there this week. What a wonderful store. The people were so nice!
How about starting one in Central Florida!
If I didn’t have eighteen plates in the air right now… lol
Thanks for sharing such a great place with us all Tim
They obviously do great things for the community around them. 💐💜
Looks like you’re wearing sewing machine earrings! Love this idea! It helps everyone afford to create and enjoy hobbies! Meet new people and selling sewing machines that have been reconditioned for very little money! What a fantastic idea! You guys are great! Yes they should have these stores everywhere! Plus your teaching people do do crafts!
What a fabulous idea! And a much needed resource for the community!! I wish there was such a place in my city.
We need a shop like this in the KCMO area. What an awesome idea.
I’m glad to find you. I live way kitty corner from you in The Pacific Northwest. Love your show. I am 80 can’t see very well but still love to make quilts. I will be keeping track of you. Welcome into my life
Thanks! I appreciate the kind welcome.
This is a fantastic shop. It is so needed everywhere. I know so many who would love to sew and do crafts but can't afford big craft or expensive fabric stores.
What a wonderful shop! Absolutely fantastic that they also do community outreach!
Awesome concept Awesome store❤❤ thank you!!
My 10 and 8 year old boys LOVE that store! We are in Auburn NY for the summer. Come and down and check out Sew What, same premise with all volunteers too. Right in their back yard is Willard Chapel with Tiffany windows
Thanks Timothy. I live in Rochester and didn’t know this place existed. I will be getting my excess non-used fabric and yarn and donate.
Glad it was helpful!
I also live in rochester my and work downtown and never knew this place was here!
Thank you so wonderful. I hope this spreads all over.
This is wonderful. I hope more of this type of store spread to other areas.
I love shopping at sew green!❤
Very cute. I need to look for something like this near me. My old sewing machine just needs a tune up and can be used by someone. I probably have some fabric too that could be donated. Sewing is one of the best talents to have. You can always have what you want if you know how to sew. When times were tight? I bought designer patterns to make wonderful clothes for my young children. I never wanted to have them wearing something that looked homemade or poor.
Wow that is awesome I wish there was a wonderful store like this in my neighborhood
Their values are exactly what we all need everywhere around the world! A place where to connect, circular economies, practical ways to up-cycle, and the sharing of knowledge that bring people freedom and joy.
This is just awesome!! I am so far from Rochester, but if I were closer, I know I would visit every week!
Brilliant!!! I'll have to find a way to get up there. Love the mission.
What a lovely program! My only wish is that they had their fabrics available online, so I could purchase from down here in Virginia. Regardless, I salute these fine folks for all that they do! 😊
Fabric thrift?? Yes, please!
That was a lovely interview she is very sweet that lady…I love your style of getting people to chat…it’s very natural…I’m in US in September but miles away from NY state in southern GA…I’ll have to organise a holiday there sometime!
Excellent idea……bravo…need more like this and include cross stitch
Thank you tim
They have plenty of needle art items in the store. I didn’t record every corner.
Such a great concept! I hope it catches on and spreads all over the world! I'm about 90 minutes away and will definitely check it out the next time I'm in the area. Also, when it's my turn to leave this Earth, I'll make sure my stash of fabric and craft items go to a store like this!❤
I do have fabric from when I worked at Minnesota Fabric Store in 1990-92. I make all sorts of things. I learned how to make mittens from volunteering to make them for the homeless.
What a wonderful community oriented idea! Keep up the good work.
We had a similar store in Schenectady, I was so sad when they closed. Good to know I can day-trip on a day off to Rochester. Thanks so much!!
That absolutely was SO GOOD! Thank you! ❤️💕
Wow this is IT. Just last week i wanted to thrift for possible fabric finds. Didnt go but here is this video!
This store’s mission is brilliant in so many way!! It truly needs to become a Non Profit chain like Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.
That way they’re in every county of every state!!
Tim - great video!! Glad you filmed here!!!
Goodwill is not a non Profit!!! They are a for profit company and most are franchise, purchased from the parent company. It’s damn near all profit! People give them their stuff and when they sell it, it’s pure profit!!! They do hire a few folks with handicaps,but that’s about as much as they actually "do" for the community. It’s a scam. Always has been. Now days, they pick through the stuff and remove anything of value, and sell it on EBay. Very little quality stuff goes into the stores. Plus the prices they charge are outrageous!!
Give your donations to Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity, or any other organization.
They are 501c non profit
Excellent video Timothy. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome, I'm from the area and never heard of this place but will definitely make it one of my future stops!
I love this attitude! Awesome!
What a wonderful store! We absolutely need more of them scattered across the country. I’m too far away to help them but I would donate fabric to one that is closer to me. I even have a couple of machines I’d donate.
I’m in Oklahoma (only 30 miles from Texas) I’d love to know of anything like it near here.
Love it, sew great 👍 😊
What a great place. I wish we had these stores in Aussie. Warren is adorable. 😮how wonderful . Upcycle it don’t throw it in the landfill. I love it. TFS. 💜🙏💜🙏
I am so happy to learn that Sew Green exists! We could sure use one in my neighborhood!
I will check for one in Connecticut or Massachusetts.
Thanks so much for this video!!!!
I am so glad to hear that they are making it available to get together socially in the store. I have been alone for 5 years and I long for a situation like that. I am glad they are doing this for people. I hope people start using fabric from these types of stores rather than buying new. Would be a smart thing for people to do. I have not bought new fabric in many years.
Love this idea. Left the Rochester area almost thirty years ago for more temperate climate but always happy to see innovation from Rochester.
I only visit in the summer, lol
WOW! This is WONDERFUL on so many levels! Wish there was something like this near me. (MI near Detroit)❤
Awesome idea! Thanks
What a marvelous place. I wish there were one near me. I know I am never going to be able to use all my fabric in my life time and would love to donate to a place like this . And of course shop.
It’s a cute place I found 5 years ago and need to go back
I'm nowhere near NY, but you inspired me to search for a discount fabric store near me - and I found one! Well, it's a bit of a drive (but everything is from where I live anyway 😂), and SO worth it! Thanks, Tim! ❤
So exciting!!!!
We all need a place like this! It's such a wonderful idea!
This is so important!!🎉🎉 this needs to go viral!! What an amazing store!! Just brilliant. I wish there was one near me
That is awesome thank you for taking us along!
I just came home from Rochester. I wish I had known about this wonderful resource!
I'll visit next time I'm in ROC!
I love this store!
Hi, watching from area of Martha Lake, WA. Thank you for highlighting that amazing nonprofit!
I’m definitely visiting the next time I’m in Rochester!
Thanks for sharing!
It's so cool to see this! We have a very similar store in Sebastopol, CA, run through the Senior Center, called The Legacy. Yesterday, I bought the fabric for a dress and a shirt for $8.00!
I love thrift shopping for fabrics.
There should be a store like this in every town!
I agree with everyone I loved to have a shop like this in East Texas
Not exactly on the same single purpose scale, but Austin Creative Reuse (ACR), a 501c3 organization in north east Austin has a nice sized part of their large store dedicated to fabrics and sewing, notions, trim, patterns, machines, etc. The rest of the store is loaded with art & craft supplies, jewelry, ceramic, papercrafts, ephemera, etc. Every time I go I get inspired, and leave with tons of goodies….for cheap! It has been a great place to buy quilting cottons and patterns for Project Dress A Girl. Totally recommend!
Spare pArts, in north San Antonio, is a similar but much smaller store than ACR, but also has fabrics at bargain prices.
I've been sewing since the age of 4. Im 52 now. It's been a great love of mine since! I also crochet and knit. It's also therapeutic ❤❤❤❤
It is indeed therapeutic!
One of the last videos on the FruityKnitting show, they interviewed a psychologist who spoke exactly that 👍
Wonderful idea for helping the community. I wish I was closer to shop there.
I have been sewing since I was child. I love thrift stores that sell unused pre owned fabrics. I now have enough fabric I would never have to buy any the rest of my life.
I love love sewing , I've sewing since I was 9 years old am 63 years old now and am still sewing. ❤
What a wonderful store. Many thrift stores have an area dedicated to crafts. I discovered a thrift store in Klamath Oregon that benefits hospice patients. A room of fabric! Fantastic finds. Thank you!
Yes but we need a building for more material etc. There's is small but I love going in there. I'm in Sprague river.
Wow that was such a neat place. I wish we had something like that close to me. That would be wonderful to have. Although I probably be broke all the time..lol. Thank you so much for showing us this great place!
What a lovely idea.