Were Europa Trims the ones that had the gorgeous, wide trims that actually
looked like they were worth the price?!
I was trying to find a nice quality satin at the local (Bellingham, WA)
Joann's the other day and was getting frustrated because I just couldn't find
what I really wanted. It must have really shown on my face because a woman with
what looked like a nice print fabric looked up as she passed me, paused and
said "Exactly!"
This Joann's has about 3 aisles of clearanced stuff in the quilting
department in addition to the regular clearance aisles and it isn't all
quilting fabric. As always, the regular fabric selection has a dearth of
quality fabrics. I didn't notice much blank space in the fabric dept, (actually
couldn't get through some of the aisles) but it looks like there are some holes
in the craft department. They've already made some changes - bringing in some
"Christopher Lowell" decorator fabrics (attach a name so they can charge more
for the same stuff!) There is already far too much of the seasonal "cutesie"
junk and four aisles of 'decorator' accessories such as boxes, baskets and mini
trunks that all have that euro-asian fusion look to them.
I wish they were going to bring in some more classic and natural fabrics but
I'm afraid that they'll assume since things aren't moving people aren't sewing
and not realize it is just because people don't want what they have....why sew
a bunch of polyester junk when you could buy the same stuff - if you wanted it
- ready made for less.
Annette M
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:00:49 -0500
From: "Abel, Cynthia"
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...
I've noticed it at my JoAnns too! But it is far from the range of Europa
trims that JoAnn's used to carry, just perhaps the best sellers.
Also, I also saw some blank spaces in aisles, that doesn't match up to
the usual vacant spots awaiting Christmas merchandise. I think JoAnn's
is getting ready to move in some new and different merchandise, but I
can't think what. In my particular JoAnn's(Omaha, NE)all those
Destination India fabrics didn't sell well, just a few particular
patterns, for example. With the increasing cost of gas hitting
everything, I think we are going to see a trend of less up-to-the minute
fashion and more styles and fabrics that will last more than a single
season. I'm hearing more "I'm not making you that" or I'm not buying
that fabric/trim" from moms and grandmothers to their daughters and
granddaughters lately.
Cindy Abel
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:58:48 -0500
From: Dawn
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...
Abel, Cynthia wrote:
> I've noticed it at my JoAnns too! But it is far from the range of Europa
> trims that JoAnn's used to carry, just perhaps the best sellers.
I'm hoping that Wrights will pick up more of the line, but let's face
it, a lot of sewers are concerned about cost, and those fancy trims
aren't the cheapest thing out there.
>
> Also, I also saw some blank spaces in aisles, that doesn't match up to
> the usual vacant spots awaiting Christmas merchandise. I think JoAnn's
> is getting ready to move in some new and different merchandise
I noticed the blank spots, too. Some had signs on them announcing
changes. There's a blurb in the current flyer saying "You'll love what's
coming. There's change in progress at your favorite Joann's store! If
you love fabrics & sewing, you love us for being the best... If you love
crafting, you'll love what we're doing for you. Discover the difference
soon!"
Which says to me "We're moving in more craft junk".
, but I
> can't think what. In my particular JoAnn's(Omaha, NE)all those
> Destination India fabrics didn't sell well,
A lot of what I saw was synthetic, makes my skin itch. Some of it I
could have used for exotic/middle eastern inspired costumes if it had
been a natural fiber, not like I don't already have a closet full of
dance costumes.
> I think we are going to see a trend of less up-to-the minute
> fashion and more styles and fabrics that will last more than a single
> season.
I hope so. I haven't bought anything but notions since before Christmas.
I prefer classic, natural fabrics, not just for historic costuming.
Dawn
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:07:24 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...
In a message dated 6/19/2006 6:01:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I think JoAnn's
is getting ready to move in some new and different merchandise, but I
can't think what.
Just visited the largest JoAnn's in our area, and it has been completely
remodeled. The apparel fabrics seem to be a fraction of what they used to be.
Home dec and quilting remain about the same. Crafts has been expanded to
include a bunch of yarn, although there are a lot of holes in that section, and
the framing area seems bigger, too.
Even G Street Fabrics does not seem to carry nearly the assortment of
apparel fabrics or trims that they used to. I think they are pushing their
custom
home decorating business more.
I guess we just have to face the fact that people are not sewing apparel
nearly as much as they used to.
Ann Wass
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