Last weekend, I went to NYC to purchase new fabrics for use in my felted work. I go to New York once every two months to purchase silks and be inspired. There are only a few fabric stores in Mass, but they don't carry the selection or the quality that I can find in NYC. I also order fabrics online, but it's not the same as going to a fabric store and getting to feel the silks with your hands.
So, Saturday, I headed off to NYC on the Mega Bus. It as one of the hottest days of the year and I sweated my way through the streets of Manhattan going to my favorite fabric stores.
I always go first to Chic Fabrics (225 W. 39th Street, 212-308-9451), as they have a huge selection of chiffon silks and they are always on sale. They are willing to sell in small amounts, even down to a yard.
Next is Metro Textiles. They have an inconsistent selection of printed silk chiffon, but they do have a good selection of solid and iridescent silks. Their prices are a little higher, but the quality is good.
Mood is a little more expensive, but they have a wondrous selection of high quality printed silk cotton. I love incorporating different patterns into my collage scarves, and most of those come from here.
Paron is a small store, but they have a back sale room and I always find a really choice fabric that has had the price reduced by 50%. Down the street is New York Fabrics. I find that they have a good selection of shiny fabrics, and cotton gauze. I have bought amazing iridescent cottons there.
Finally, Butterfly Fabrics has a good selection of patterns, and the owner is very pleasant and gives reasonable prices.
Every time I come back home I feel re-inspired. I am going to have a lot of fun with these new fabrics and I will show you as I'm working on them.
As always, Happy Felting.
So, Saturday, I headed off to NYC on the Mega Bus. It as one of the hottest days of the year and I sweated my way through the streets of Manhattan going to my favorite fabric stores.
I always go first to Chic Fabrics (225 W. 39th Street, 212-308-9451), as they have a huge selection of chiffon silks and they are always on sale. They are willing to sell in small amounts, even down to a yard.
Next is Metro Textiles. They have an inconsistent selection of printed silk chiffon, but they do have a good selection of solid and iridescent silks. Their prices are a little higher, but the quality is good.
Mood is a little more expensive, but they have a wondrous selection of high quality printed silk cotton. I love incorporating different patterns into my collage scarves, and most of those come from here.
Paron is a small store, but they have a back sale room and I always find a really choice fabric that has had the price reduced by 50%. Down the street is New York Fabrics. I find that they have a good selection of shiny fabrics, and cotton gauze. I have bought amazing iridescent cottons there.
Finally, Butterfly Fabrics has a good selection of patterns, and the owner is very pleasant and gives reasonable prices.
Every time I come back home I feel re-inspired. I am going to have a lot of fun with these new fabrics and I will show you as I'm working on them.
As always, Happy Felting.
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