{"id":55002,"date":"2022-01-29T06:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=55002"},"modified":"2022-01-29T11:28:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-29T19:28:10","slug":"golden-state-quilt-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/golden-state-quilt-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden State Quilt Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Golden State’s new space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I have been wanting to stop by Golden State Quilting<\/a> and look at their new space. They moved a few months ago. Since I almost never go anywhere on the weekends (when else would I sew?), I haven’t had a chance. On the way back from lunch and shopping with Friend Julie, I stopped off.<\/p>\n

First, I checked to see if they were open. Some quilt shops are closing at 3pm now which is very inconvenient. A point in Golden State’s favor is that they are open normal hours, mostly 10-6. I followed Google’s directions there and found the old shop no problem. Fortunately, I had read that they moved only a few doors down from their new shop. Eventually I found it. The new shop is about 6 spaces and across one parking lot ‘street’ to the left of the old space. For some reason, I imagined it being to the right.<\/p>\n

The corner space means a lot of light. That is good for choosing colors and makes the shop nice and bright.<\/p>\n

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Golden State’s Kaffe selection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the reasons I went there is that they have a great selection of Kaffe fabric and I wanted some Shark’s teeth to use to make one of the Reiko  Washizawa bags. I think I mentioned it the other day<\/a>. I found the Shark’s Teeth, but when I was about to get it cut the bolt looked like the teeth were blue. They were, but one of the shop ladies found the black and white for me.<\/p>\n

I thought the Kaffe offerings were a little thin, but with all of the supply chain issues, I can’t really complain. I think I also visited right before the new collections are set to be released. They did have a Kaffe puzzle that I was tempted to buy. I restrained myself since I value my hand sewing time right now.<\/p>\n

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Golden State’s notions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The shop has an excellent selection of notions, except thimbles. I have about 3 thimbles, but really only like two of them and wanted another as a spare. I am going to have to go to a fancy quilt show sometime and get one. I wonder when that will be?<\/p>\n

The whole corner under the chicken wall hanging contains notions. That free standing rack in the middle is all rulers. I almost swooned. I love a wide variety of notions. To the right is a variety of interfacings and other miscellaneous notions.<\/p>\n

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Golden State’s selection of Quilter’s Select tools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They also have quite a good selection of Quilter’s Select rulers and tools.<\/p>\n

If I had had a gift certificate to Golden State, I might have bought another ruler or the rotary cutter, but I didn’t so I didn’t buy anything from this display. I am very partial to my OLFA squeezy rotary cutter<\/a>**, but I am also interested in trying the Quilter’s Select rotary cutter.<\/p>\n

I tried the new QS ruler I bought the other day and am pretty happy with it. It doesn’t move once you put it down BUT I also can’t slide it around to get it into the general area before the precise positioning like I do with other rulers. That’s a change. I probably would like a QS 4.5 x 8.5 inch ruler, but I didn’t see one, so I’ll stick with my Creative Grids 4.5 x 8.5<\/a>** version.<\/p>\n

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Golden State towards the front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Golden State also does longarming there. The machine was going the whole time I visited and that got on my nerves a little bit. This photo is taken from the entry to the Kaffe room\/classroom area looking towards the front of the shop\/the corner window. They have the longarm set up in the front of the shop to the left of the front door.<\/p>\n

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Golden State: from main windows twds Kaffe room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Near the cash register I saw some frames. These are similar to the ones I have used for the Retreat pouches<\/a> and were the Emmaline brand<\/a>. I have heard that bag frames are a little hard to find lately. Though I have enough for a few more bags, I bought a couple of the small Retreat bag sized. I’ll have to see what other patterns with which they can be used.<\/p>\n

Next to the front door was a variety of different solids and tone-on-tone fabrics. Also, right in front of the front door was new fabric including Tula’s Daydreamer. I bought a couple of half yards for the La Pass project<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Golden State: near cash register<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One thing about the shop is that they have a full complement of supplies. In addition to the items I have mentioned above, they have a couple of different design wall fabrics, different sizes of cutting mats and even some gifts.<\/p>\n

You can see some thread displays in the background as well.<\/p>\n

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Golden State: some novelty fabrics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I was also impressed with the number and variety of novelty fabrics. Some were not to my taste, but in contemplating another college pillowcase project, I will need some. Looking at them is always better than ordering online for these types of fabrics.<\/p>\n

One of the ladies there has a sharp tongue. I have had run-ins with her int he past, which is one reason I haven’t been there in a long time. She was, again, sharp this time, but I was a little more patient this time. I keep thinking that COVID has us all on edge and gave her a break. Very unlike me, but I guess we all evolve. Also, the shop is big so I could get a little space from her if needed.<\/p>\n

\"January<\/a>
January 2022 Golden State Quilting purchases<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I know I showed what I bought the other day, but here is the stuff again. Everything has been washed and pressed and put away.<\/p>\n

All in all, I liked the variety of fabrics and notions. I didn’t really see books or magazines. I must have missed them.<\/p>\n

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Address: <\/strong>2435 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008-4801<\/p>\n

Phone: <\/strong>+1 408 866 1181<\/a><\/p>\n

Hours: <\/span>Closed<\/span> \u00b7 Opens 10AM <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Masks required and hand sanitizer is available at the door.<\/p>\n

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Nota Bene: I like my OLFA squeezy rotary cutter<\/a>**, because when you loosen your grip, the blade retracts. You don’t have to do anything to make the blade safe. I wish more rotary cutter designers would take this into consideration.<\/p>\n

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**Obviously, you should shop at local quilt shops. However, I use affiliate links and may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item’s link in my post. There is no additional cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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