Sunday, December 14, 2008

Local goodness

Billies Designer Fabrics
510 N Market Blvd, Chehalis, WA 98532
360-748-3295

Add this store to my list of local sources of sewing and felting supplies. I was in this shop twice this week to purchase thread for my serger. Claire's preschool teacher asked me to work on a project for the Christmas festivities and I needed some expert advise on rolled hems. The more I sew and the more I shop for sewing supplies, the more I am convinced that you get what you pay for. Living better through local shopping will be my mantra in 2009. I know I can get thread cheaper at JoAnn's but the employees there don't have the time, or sometimes even the knowledge to help with a project's particulars. I can walk into Billie's with a list and tick off item after item and get directed right to the item and get an explanation of its use.

I urge everyone to use their power as consumers to support good local businesses. I can't remember the last time I shopped at Wal-Mart and I feel much better for it.

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