{"id":1842,"date":"2009-05-17T06:27:43","date_gmt":"2009-05-17T13:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=1842"},"modified":"2016-03-17T11:03:08","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T18:03:08","slug":"deadly-flax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2009\/05\/deadly-flax\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadly Flax"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have an independent art store in the City called Flax<\/a>. It is art and inspiration nirvana. I didn’t mean to go there, but I ended up there on Friday.<\/p>\n

I went to an appointment and then out to lunch. My last stop before home was the shoe store, which is in a completely different neighborhood. In looking for the shortcut street, I overshot and ended up in the no left turn land of Market Street, heading downtown. I wasn’t lost; I knew exactly where I was. I was just not where I wanted\/needed to be to get to the shoe store. I tried to recalculate and readjust and each time I did I ended up where I didn’t want to go. Suddenly, like a beacon<\/a> of light and hope there was Flax on the correct side of the street with a parking place conveniently located. How could I not stop?<\/p>\n

It has been a few years since I have been there as it is off my beaten path. Amy of the Creative Mom podcast<\/a> (have to get that woman out of my mind!!!) mentioned her trip there recently and it stuck in my mind.<\/p>\n

It is wonderful. Big and open with helpful, CHEERFUL workers and lots of art supplies. I decided while I was there that I would get a Pitt pen (again, Amy mentioned it) and do some Christmas shopping.<\/p>\n

Christmas, you ask? Yes, never hurts to start early and I want to spread out the financial pain.<\/p>\n

I bought a Pitt pen, I bought some of the Miguelrius journals in a color I hadn’t seen (can’t ever have too many journals! Especially now since I am writing a lot), bought a book, gel\/scrapbook pens and a couple of other things for gifts. They also have stationery that I used to buy by the pound as a teenager. It is thick and heavy and you can buy it by the sheet as well. I bought a couple of sheets, a folded card and an envelope so I can write a nice long letter.<\/p>\n

\"Colorful<\/a>
Colorful Stationery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They also have a line of organizational boxes and files called Semikolon<\/a>, which have dot designs. Have to have some of those once the financial situation eases.<\/p>\n

They also have a ton of gorgeous ribbon. For embellishing art quilts, the prices were quite reasonable. It is high end ribbon, so they start at a ~$1.50\/yard, but you don’t need much, right?<\/p>\n

It was refreshing and I know I have to take TFQ and Julie there next time they come for a visit.<\/p>\n

An Aside<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I tried out the Pitt pen on the Tree prompt response, which I will post later. It is a little thn for my tastes, but like the waterproof quality. I will have to investigate and see if they have thicker ones. I liked the line and color black better than the Sharpie fine linr I have been using since the plane ink explosion incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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