Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Road Trip To A Quilt Store

Just got back from an 8 hour road trip to a quilt store!!! And it was worth it!  Not only did I increase my stash I experienced one of the exciting events that is occurring all across America - the comeback of Main Street.
One of the biggest tragedies that has occurred is the demise of the small town Main Street. Industry changes and people move on for jobs or just go down the road to the mega store for the convenience of one stop shopping.  All resulting in the loss of community, plus a sense of pride and belonging as the decay spreads beyond Main Street and out to the abandoned family farms and ranches.  
But one town is coming back because of the revitalization efforts of a quilt store! Missouri Star Quilt Company in Hamilton, MO is making a difference!  You can read their story at One Family Revitalizes A Small Town With, Yes, Quilts at npr.org  on the May 21, 20155:28 PM ET as heard on All Things Considered.  They are not just your neighborhood quilt store because their online presence is huge. Pre cuts are their specialty with fabrics beyond your wildest dreams in one place. Plus there are Free tutorials for beginners and experienced quilters alike and the customer service is amazing! Plus they hire a lot of people from the town and surrounding community! It's an awesome and beautiful thing. 

Anyway, enough of the road trip, I need to finish up my granddaughter's first quilt. 😊Happy quilting!

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