Yesterday, my business partner and I met the Moda sales representative and bought our first batch of bolts. How overwhelming!
When we arrived at our appointment, we were greeted by a bag lady! lol You should have seen the bags filled with samples of the various lines available. We began with Moda, which as you know I am such a Moda girl. Next was Island Batiks, RJR, Henry Glass, Maywood Studio and finished with Windham Fabrics. There were lots of fabric fondling! lol
There is much to learn when you open a quilt shop. Firstly, you're always buying ahead and never for the now, which means, that many of the collections will only be arriving in July onward. We did purchase some bolts that are "now" deliveries, but nothing that will fill our shop to it's capacity. As Jennifer said, "we'll just do some creative decorating!" lol
Of course, spring market it coming, which means that we will meet again with the Fabric sales rep to purchase future lines of fabrics.
This meeting lasted close to 5 hours. It certainly didn't feel like it! Time just flew! But gosh, were we mentally exhausted in the end.
Thanks for stopping buy and for accompanying me on this new journey! Cheers!
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8 comments:
Exciting, exciting :)
Can't think of a much better way to spend 5 hours, than fondling yummy fabrics! Are you going to have an online store for those of us who don't live near you?
This is so exciting - I figured you'd been busy, busy, busy getting prepared for the new shoppe! Scheduled to open when?
What an exciting adventure for you and your partner. I can just imagine how wonderful it will be when you open the doors - the exterior photo made me swoon just a little *s*
So excited to hear there is going to be a fabric/quilt shop in town! Looking forward to meeting you and Jennifer and visiting at your store. Will you be offering any type of sewing or quilting classes?
How exciting for you...there just may be a field trip in my future. :)
I'm so excited for you. Buying fabric must be the most difficult thing to do, especially since you have to be thinking 6 months ahead. My advise is to "buy what you love and your customers will love it too".
When will you be opening? Love to hear more.
Jane
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