On the train ride down our trip expanded from just an Austen exhibition visit to a specialty fabric store tour. Before reaching our hotel we trucked to Mood, so we could pretend to we were on Project Runway. Here I am checking out the overwhelming selection:
Despite the snow storm, Purl was open so we were able to visit their charming yarn and fabric stores in Soho:
Our friend Mimi created a pattern and tutorial for Purl's blog, The Purl Bee. Her Purl Girl lives right next to the register where, according to staff, it is universally admired.
We picked out some Alexander Henry upholstrey fabric, a pack of felt (so my mom can tackle Mimi's Purl Girl project), and the last little bit of this fabric from Prints Charming. Just a few days ago, Purl announced that they will be moving to a larger, combined location in April. I'm glad we got to see the cozy, original shops before the move--plus we have an excuse to go back now. Thank you, ladies at Purl, for being open for us that day!
5 comments:
What a lovely trip! I'd like to go down to New York with my mom and do the exact same things! I haven't been in oh so long.... & now that I'm saving for London, I'm not apt to go anytime soon. That's ok though - New York is wonderful, but I think London is even more so.
Also - I've just been Netflix-ing the seasons of Project Runway I haven't seen, so I especially enjoy your Mood pictures.
Okay- now I am totally jealous of your trip!
Mallory--agreed. London always wins, no contest! But NY will do in a pinch, especially when there is an Austen exhibit involved.
Mood was CRAZY. I couldn't imagine finding what I needed in such a short time like the designers have to on the show.
Mimi, we also went to see Mamma Mia! Wish you could have come, too.
I'm so jealous! It looks like a great trip, thanks for the photos!
great your work....
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