I”m still mourning the loss of JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts here in Watertown (and everywhere else 😔).
The last day I shopped there, as I was commiserating with my favorite clerk over our loss (and finishing off the bolt of lime green Kona Cotton), I asked if we could take a photo together.
We really have so few options in my area. Even Walmart has downsized it’s fabric department 😔. So you can imagine my elation when I heard there was a fabric store moving into downtown Watertown! It’s owned by Haley and her family, and you can click here to read her story.
Haley isn’t a quilter, but she loves crafting and fabric. Her store is bright and colorful, and all the displays in the center of the floor are on wheels so they can be moved aside when she sets up for classes!
She has oodles of notions and supplies, and more of everything is coming in daily. She has some nice quilters cottons and, because she’s into other types of sewing, she has garment fabrics too!
As I walked around I learned about a new type of laser cutting machine.
It’s quite intriguing. Rather than have me try to explain it – here’s the scoop:
Haley and I did a bit of chatting about classes, and I’m excited to think about the possibilities. I’m grateful for her vision, and hope that you have shops coming in to fill the void left by JoAnns in your area. Haley’s shop may not be a full sized quilt shop, but it is a lovely option.
judy raddatz says
I wish the new store all the best success. Sounds wonderful.
Patty Mattingly says
Thank you so much for the update. I’m always looking for a nice store to visit. This will go on the top of the list.
Barb says
Such a lovely store. Wishing her the very best. The store is so lovely!
Lisa Gelhaar says
Thank you for sharing. I can not wait to visit this new fabric and crafting shop. I will keep my eye open for the possibility of a future class schedule being posted.
Joanne Corrigan says
Hi Chris, could you give a few more detour the shop such as the name, address and specific location? Much appreciated! It looks intriguing! Road trip is in order!!
Thank you!!
Mary Jo McMahon says
Just a quick reply to Joanne. . .the name, address, phone number and store hours are at the very top of Chris’s note. Madison’s in Watertown.
Thanks for sharing, Chris. I plan to check it out!
C. Huber says
Wonderful! If I get into Watertown I will be sure to stop in and support her business. Thank you for letting me know that it is there.
Joanne Howe says
Good luck with your new adventure! Enjoy all quilt shops. Looking forward to stopping by.