Tag: Shop Local

Two people posing with"Stonemountain" button mosaic.

Seeking Textiles Inspiration at Stonemountain

We’ll never pass up an opportunity to frolic with giddy abandon at Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics! It’s a magical place teaming with vibrant fabrics, notions, and specialty sewing supplies.

Two people in front of red bolts of fabric
Liz and  Jacky pose in front of vivid bolts of red fabric.

We went to stock up on fabrics for our beginner-friendly Tote Bag Project Kits, find inspiration for future textiles classes, and buy extra supplies for our first ever Visible Mending Workshop—inspired by Sashiko, a traditional style of Japanese embroidery used to preserve clothing.

Person looking at fabric in fabric store
Liz browses for blue, black, and/or white denim and cotton fabric for students to use as patches at during our Visible Mending Workshop.
Person holding embroidery thread in fabric store
Jacky shows off a cornucopia of colorful Sashiko embroidery thread.
Examining panels of fabric
Liz and Rachel admire fabric with bright floral panels. Not exactly right for patches or Tote Bag Project Kits, but super pretty!
Rachel discovers an amazing sequined unicorn patch on the way to the cut table.
Pile of fabric and "Sashiko Handy Pocket Guide"
Found the perfect fabrics for visible mending and a “Sashiko” pocket guide full of incredible designs and helpful tips!
Pile of fabric
And playful Fabrics for Tote Kits!

Field Trip to Peroba Reclaimed

We recently went on a field trip To Peroba Reclaimed out in Richmond. They specialize in reclaimed lumber and live edge slabs ethically harvested. The staff was lovely and helpful. And really patient with us digging through their off-cuts pile. We were on a mission to get affordable wood to use in Ace project-based workshops. Not only did we find affordable products but really pretty options we can feel good about spending community money on. We definitely recommend going out there when you are ready to level up your solid wood projects.

https://www.perobareclaimed.com/

So many pretty slabs
Rounds and free bark
Reclaimed barnwood
The off-cuts pile
More slabs
Such variety of wood
Free BARK
Really Tall Slabs