A Bit Chilly
I would say 46 is a bit chilly over the night hours. It sure did sleep well.
I must share my experience in the Old Alley Quilt Shop last Saturday. I was at the shop by ten to purchase what I needed for these two t-shirt quilts.
When I walked in there was a gal trying to decide on colors of a certain type of yardage. It didn’t take me long to realize she would be making several projects for family members. There were quite a few bolts of fabric on the cutting table. This gal then took pictures of the fabric and called a family member for the family member to give her thoughts on the colors. More bolts were added to the cutting table. The family member called and shared with another family member while the shopper leaned on the cutting table. Hmm. I knew where my two bolts of fabric were located and I left them as I knew they would be very heavy.
The door bell tinkled. Another customer. And then another costumer. By the time the shopper had decided on what she needed, she then asked the cutting clerk about cutting her choices into six inch strips. The cutting clerk declined. Dah! By this time it was 11:45 and there were four of us waiting in line. I had found a sturdy table to lean against during this hour and forty five minutes. I was weary but was determined to see this through. My yardage was cut and I then told the clerk what I need fore batting times two. I stayed at the till, paid my bill and made my way to the door. The clerk was kind enough to carry my bags to the car for me, while apologizing for the long wait. I really felt for her as the customers waiting needed her.
When I got home and Dennis carried my bags in, I was glad to be home. With the water issues of last weekend, it wasn’t until Thursday of this week that I unpacked the bags. The yardage was right on, the quilt batting was not. The clerk had packed up two packages of 100% quilting cotton, not the polyester I had ask for. Not to worry. I had my receipt.
This afternoon, Dennis and I took a road trip back to Old Alley. Dennis was curious about farm fields to the south and was happy to drive me. I now have exactly what I need in the studio. Ironically, I received a $7.49 refund as the cotton batting is more expensive than the poly. I like the poly batting as it does not shrink and my quilts may very well be washed and dried.
So this is how Stauffer Avenue is closing down this work week, a bit chilly but doable.