We flew into Portland OR on Wednesday morning. We got in at around 10:30 AM. And after getting our rental car headed to find something to eat at a restaurant called "TODAI" located in Pioneer Square in downtown Portland.
Then we headed to the hotel to spend our first night and try to get some overdue sleep (since we left home at 3:30 am that morning.) Well needless to say while my husband and daughter slept, I went off to Fabric Depot in Portland!
Can you believe when I got there, a 30% off of everything sale was going on! I wanted so badly to buy fabrics (but this whole airline thing is really playing havoc with my purchasing ability because I don't like to ship stuff back home, I want to carry it with me. I flew USAir and had to pay $15 for the first bag checked - can you believe it!). Besides, I'm trying to cut down on my stash - Hey at least I can dream. I did however purchase 3 books.They had an outdoor sale, so off I went. I found quite a few notions, etc. ( 1/8" elastic for my heirloom sewing; bra extenders; self-cover belt kits - been looking for those to make matching belts for my vintage/retro patterns).
On Thursday we headed to the school. We'll be touring some of the campus and meeting with the team on Thurs. and Fri. In the meantime I spotted a little quilting shop I want to check out - picture me with a big SMILE. Maybe I'll get a chance to visit the Mill End store and Josephine's Dry Goods when we head back home on Saturday.
There is no way I could have walked away from a fabric sale lol. I've tried it before and just failed! LOL
ReplyDeleteGood thing you sneaked out alone or it would probably have been less fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in the self-cover belt kit but I Googled in vain. Would you mine giving me the exact name, please? I'm making a list ;)
Hi Arielle,
ReplyDeleteI was so glad they were too tired to go with me. Like you said it was more fun w/o them; otherwise I probably would have only been able to stay in the store all of 30 minutes!
I've been able to find two self-cover buckle kits:
The ones I bought from Fabric Outlet were "DRITZ BELT & BUCKLE KIT". They have the buckle but also the belting.
The other ones I got from Vogue Fabrics when I was in Chicago. The brand was "MAXANT BUCKLE KIT", this one only contains the buckle.
I also found some at www.sullivans.net online; but have never purchased from them so I can't give you any feedback on them.
Thanks Sandy. I checked Sullivans and the correct URL is : http://www.sullivans.net/usa/
ReplyDeleteThey have intersting stuff.
sorry, trigger happy. Just wanted to comment too that the blue retro dress you made was sooo cute, I want that pattern!!!
ReplyDeleteRegarding the URL, I meant for US shoppers. That came out a little harsh. Sorry about that. My brain is not functioning properly this am so my English isn't up to par.
Happy sewing!