{"id":35498,"date":"2017-01-25T05:30:17","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T12:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=35498"},"modified":"2017-01-25T13:02:21","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T20:02:21","slug":"thistle-dew-quilt-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/thistle-dew-quilt-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Thistle Dew Quilt Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"

I had a #politicalwifery event over the weekend. While DH was in meetings, I went to 3 quilt shops, Thistle Dew Quilt Shop, runs with Scissors and I made a second visit to the Fabric Garden.<\/p>\n

\"Thistle<\/a>
Thistle Dew Quilt Shop – outside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The name “Thistle Dew” made me think of Laura Ashley prints, so I didn’t have high hopes. I was VERY pleasantly surprised to find an awesome quilt shop experience. It was light, bright and cheerful. The people were friendly and helpful, but didn’t hover. It was that hard to find and though information said parking would be difficult, I found a spot right in front.<\/p>\n

\"Sue<\/a>
Sue Spargo Embroidery Thread Display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When I walked in, the first thing I saw was 4 large cases of Sue Spargo embroidery threads. I almost swooned! I love embroidery floss. I love Sue Spargo’s work and have been admiring her book, Stitches to Savor: A Celebration of Designs by Sue Spargo<\/a>. It is a kind of coffee table book where you can see the stitching. I have been drooling over the designs for awhile. I didn’t even know she had come out with a line of embroidery threads. The threads were different weights. Yes, I bought several. I was pleased to restrain myself, because I wanted ALL THE THREAD.<\/p>\n

\"Cosmo<\/a>
Cosmo Embroidery Thread Case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I was already in heaven when I turned and found an entire case of Cosmo embroidery thread. I really couldn’t believe my luck. I remember seeing a big case of this thread at QuiltCon last year. I don’t know for sure, but it looks like they have all the colors. I didn’t buy any then. I love the way they arranged the colors in this case as well. Again, I wanted ALL THE THREAD.<\/p>\n

I was also pleased to find that one their instructors filled in for Sue Spargo last year when she was sick. I don’t know if the woman is certified, but with the threads and the high level instructor, I would say that they have classes in Sue’s stitches and techniques and are within driving distance.<\/p>\n