by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Some of you have hear me and a few others here talk about Mary Jo's Fabric in Gastonia, NC (outside of Charlotte), well here is some pic. They are rearranged everything, and I almost got lost!... These pic are only a tip of the iceberg as it were... There is thousands of feet of fabric here. Any thing and everything, including trims, patterns, notions you name it!

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by cj2sew 17 Mar 2012

My DH complimented me yesterday for having a low amount on the MC. I reminded him I had been sick for 2 months. Going on a road trip here would only get me into deep, deep trouble. I have finally learned how to shop on the internet. Put everything thing in the shopping cart, go to check out and, hit the X button. If it is still there a week later the sales are usually over or I've changed my mind. LOL
This would be to much temptation for me right now.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

OH! Is there an X button? hehehe.... I haven't learned that yet. LOL... Actually keeping the grandsons, has put a BIG dent in my and DH pocket...

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by drro 17 Mar 2012

WOW!!! I wish I had one here where I live;>)

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

it really is nice to have this close to your doorstep. (1 hrs for me) but worth the trip.

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by justonlyme 17 Mar 2012

Their website looks like it might not be up and running at the moment. What are the prices like? Looks like a sewing paradise!!!

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Oh it's up and running, but just not the easiest to surf around. But if you are looking for something in particular you can call and see if they have it. Their prices are a little under Paducah's prices

justonlyme by justonlyme 17 Mar 2012

Thanks. I'll try again.

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by noah 17 Mar 2012

I NEED TO GO TO THAT STORE LOL OH HOW I WISH****HUGS

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Well Carolyn, if you find yourself in the Carolina's give a hollar. :)

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by emily16838 17 Mar 2012

I want to go too....

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Come on, we can plan to meet...

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by almag 17 Mar 2012

Id be so overwhelmed I'd probably come out with nothing.
AlmaG.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

LOL, Alma, I've done that, but went back. hehehe, yesterday through me for a loop because I wasn't expecting the change so I was overwhelmed. I had to learn the layout again. LOL...

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by asterixsew Moderator 17 Mar 2012

Glad you are still with us but I can see why you nearly got lost. Think I would loose track of time in a place like this

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asterixsew by asterixsew 17 Mar 2012

It reminds me of a beautiful fabric shop I found in Hiroshima

keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

One could easily get lost there. I lost my daughter a couple of times. LOL...

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by ramona 17 Mar 2012

I would absolutely love to visit this shope for at least a couple of days. Maybe some day! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Ramona, It is definitely worth a week trip at least. LOL...

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by bevintex 17 Mar 2012

Not as much fun as going in person but she does have a web site.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Thanks Bev. I probably should have added that yesterday, but wasn't thinking. too tired from the trip. LOL....

debleerl by debleerl 17 Mar 2012

Thanks for adding the website. I'll probably never get to visit, but I sure might order online.

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by lenamae 17 Mar 2012

yhanks for sharing the pictures.
Lenamae

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

we need to meet there someday.

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by lindaavolio 17 Mar 2012

WOW...AND...WOW...

How are the prices??? estimate?

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

IKR??? The prices range from 5.99 to 8.99. I did see some cotton for 9.50 which was rare, however if you are looking for bridal and such, the prices start at 3.00 and up to 45.00... But I'm sure y ou are wanting cotton right? Her prices are still the best for what you are getting. She carries, timeless treasures, MM, Kaffe, kaufman, Cornell, and lots of others. ;)

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by dailylaundry 17 Mar 2012

Okay, Terre, you have each one of us drooling!! Looks like a great place for all the Cuties to meet one day!! What fun it must be to be there. Hugs, Laura*

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Now Laura, I told you when you and DH were down south to give me a call and I'd meet you and we could go there. hehehheee. I'm actually still recouping from yesterday. It is a lot of walking and even though I start out good, I end up unable to move the next day. LOL... Hips and ankles really hurting...The price I pay for beautiful fabric. hehehe.

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by jenne 17 Mar 2012

I live within shopping distants planing on a trip for my birthday.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Let me know when and I'll meet you there. DeVon said she wanted to go to... Maybe we could get together...

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by lbrow 17 Mar 2012

I've simply got to get over there one of these days. I have a lot of Shuford and McCoy kin in that area, livig and buried. thanks for the pics./Lillian

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lenamae by lenamae 17 Mar 2012

lillian let me know when you plan to go there and if I can I will come there to
Lenamae

keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Lillian and LenaMae, let me know and I will meet you both also. Devon and Jenne are wanting to come. We could make it a Cute Gathering. ;)

lbrow by lbrow 17 Mar 2012

Sounds like a plan coming up/Lillian

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by cfidl 17 Mar 2012

I would love a shopping spree! What a fun place to visit! It looks so organized and neat. My store was a mess when I went into it! Stocking boxes all over!

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Shopping spree with maybe $10K? hehhee... Yes Mary Jo operates like a well oiled machine!

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by bonnetgirl 17 Mar 2012

Oh boy I would love to spend a day there.
Hugs Joann

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Joann, you might want to make it a few days. hehehe

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by bokkieborduur 17 Mar 2012

Wish I were there. Hugs Marie

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

I know you would enjoy it Marie...

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by devon 17 Mar 2012

I live in Pleasant Garden, NC. How do I get there??? Would love to go. DeVon

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

DeVon, get on 85 and go past Charlotte toward Gastonia, it is on Cox Rd. Exit. Get off that exit take a left, go across the overpass and to the redlight, turn right and you will see it on the right at the end of the shops... Let me know if you want to meet up sometime. I would have to be there in morning as I have grandsons I pick up from school. I'm an hr. away from Gastonia. It's worth the drive.

ramona by ramona 17 Mar 2012

DeVon,
That will make a wonderful trip. Hope you go and share your goodie pictures with us. Have fun!

hightechgrammy by hightechgrammy 17 Mar 2012

Can I go with you - It would only take me about 3 days drive to get there.....

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by lique 17 Mar 2012

It is good I am not living close to that shop. It would be a disaster for my bank account!

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momhome by momhome 17 Mar 2012

Me too!

keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Very true, I really had to reel myself in yesterday. Times are tough and I have to be tougher too. LOL....

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by zedna 17 Mar 2012

Oh yum! I love fabric!

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Yep there is lots of it!

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by dee 17 Mar 2012

What a place and dangerous to pocketbook

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

funny you should say that! LOL... I don't know how many bolts of fabric I would hang on to, and then come cutting time, I put it back. hehehe. Decisions, Decisions...LOL....

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by bevintex 17 Mar 2012

My kind of place.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

I thought it was Bev. LOL...

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by grandmamek 17 Mar 2012

I could spend lots of money in a place like this. Maybe I need to take a road trip!! LOL Hugs, Mary

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Mary, come on over! I'll meet you there. LOL... Just give me a chance to recoup from yesterday. hehehe.

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by zoefzoef 17 Mar 2012

What a shop ! i don't think we have something like that in Belgium. You can spent hours, no days in here I guess

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

LOL... You are right about spending days in there. It isn't just cottons, but bridal and upholstery and all inbetween. hehehe.

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by spendlove Moderator 17 Mar 2012

It really isn't fair showing me this unattainable paradise!

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

LOL, sorry...couldn't help it. hehehhe

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by airyfairy 17 Mar 2012

You are so lucky. Maybe I can be transported there too.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

hehehe....

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by 02kar Moderator 17 Mar 2012

Wonder if I wish hard enough and click my heels if I will be transported there. I miss exploring stores like this. Enjoy.

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

hehehe, Karen, When you head to Fl. again, go around about way and stop by. LOL...It's worth it. and about 5 miles from there is the thread store I mentioned last year. :)

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by bevgrift 17 Mar 2012

Fantastic!
My kind of shop.
I would love to get "lost" in this place.
Happy Shopping!
Hugs Bev

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

I love going, but don't go often because it is too hard on my joints. I'm paying for it today. hehehe.

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by mranderson 17 Mar 2012

Did you spend-up BIG? Plenty of choices in this store. ~~Marg~~

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keeponsewing by keeponsewing 17 Mar 2012

Wished I had the money to spend in this store. However, what little I go, DH wouldn't know because of the stash I have at home.lol

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