So let's talk about Oklahoma Quiltworks. As you can see (5 stars) I am a pretty big fan of this…read moreparticular fabric shop.
Since this is a fabric store, saying they have a lot of fabric is a bit redundant. Are you looking to purchase fabric? Yes? Then come here and you will find that available. What makes this store so wonderful is the inspiration you are flooded with when you walk in. The fabric is organized beautifully. With a large portion color coded along the walls, and new lines in the center. But you will also find countless completed projects at every turn. As a quilter, it is always nice to see an organized layout of material. But when I also see some of the most beautiful quilts hanging right next to that material, USING that material, I am now becoming inspired.
Before you know it, you are a walking pile of bolts with legs. You just keep adding contrasting colors, soothing threads, etc., until you have the happiest bag of goodies you can imagine. Skip the candy store, this place is better. Don't forget to take a peak in the bag for some essential tools and awesome patterns.
Seriously, set aside a couple of hours when you visit this shop. It is an experience, not an errand.
If that isn't enough, the staff at this store is AMAZING. If you are familiar with the quilting community, you probably know that it is the most diverse bunch of people. Every age, gender, race, height, weight, whatever, is quilting. And we get along so well and have such different creative instincts, but constantly become inspired by one another. While you are having your new threads cut, you will most likely get caught up in a conversation with a fellow quilter, about your plans with the project (or life) and end up leaving with a whole new perspective on your quilt (or life).
As a natural eves-dropper (sorry, world) I have heard a large number of other customers talk about how they have been visiting this shop for years, how they drive all the way from other states to visit, how they call when traveling to have particular supplies shipped quickly. You don't get customers like that if you are doing the bare minimum.
So if you have any sort of creative bone in your body, or would like to find out if you do, get your butt to this store and have a good day.
OH! They also offer a large variety of sewing/quilting classes. Because, you know, go big or go home. But go here first.