Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-20 Thread JAMES OGILVIE
To get real fabric I have to day-trip to NYC and visit several stores that specialize in linen. However I haven't found one with good quality wool in a light enough weight to satisfy me. (also, most of the wools I can find are either too much $$$ or have 50% poly) I just got several pieces of v

Re: Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-20 Thread shaneandsheridan
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. > > Dawn *snort* Hey, I resemble that remark. :-) I realize

RE: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-20 Thread Abel, Cynthia
ndy Abel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 9:37 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're bck! Sort of... My local joAnns is more oriented toward the polar fl

Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-20 Thread purplkat
My local joAnns is more oriented toward the polar fleece, 'cutesy' quilting stuff, yard decorations and dried flower arrangements. The yarn dept is located BEHIND the Clearance items. And all they stock there is the newest novelty yarn and baby yarn and dishcloth cotton. BLEAGH!! To get real fab

Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-20 Thread Sue Clemenger
That would be a real shame. They're kind of drowning in it already, as far as I'm concerned. --Sue - Original Message - From: "Sylvia Rognstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 8:36 PM S

Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-19 Thread Sylvia Rognstad
;d love to see more wools, more linens, more.. - Original Message - From: "Abel, Cynthia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 4:00 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're bck! Sort

Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-19 Thread Sue Clemenger
istorical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 4:00 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're bck! Sort of... > Also, I also saw some blank spaces in aisles, that doesn't match up to > the usual vacant spots awaiting Christmas merchandise. I thi

Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-19 Thread AnnBWass
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 appa

Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-19 Thread Dawn
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 tri

RE: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

2006-06-19 Thread Abel, Cynthia
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 t