I usually try to go to either New York or Los Angeles a couple times a year on a buying trip and it's been a while since I visited my friends in the Garment District of LA. With my shopping list in hand, I spent 3 days scouring through warehouses and picking out great fabrics so I could bring home the goods!
There is also a biannual fabric trade show in Las Vegas which Victoria, our buyer, and I enjoy exploring to find the latest beautiful fabrics for our customers. On top of that, fabric companies send us a lot of swatches and many sales reps come by to help keep our shelves full. But, there is nothing like being in a warehouse chock-a-block full of fabric and getting the deals!
It all makes Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics in Berkeley one of the most dynamic fabric stores - we bring the best goods to YOU!
This last week while I was in Los Angeles the weather was beautiful! Look at these photos and see the clear air. I also loved the heat. I hope you enjoy them and the photos of my buying escapade!
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| Great view from my hotel room in Marina Del Rey! |
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| Ready to swatch! |
Some of the warehouses I get to go around and cut a "swatch" of what we want to order - yes love walking around with scissors and a bag to fill!
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| It's getting crowded in here! |
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| So much fabric to go through! |
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| Stripes anyone? |
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| So much wonderful fabric! |
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| The aisles are closing in on me! |
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| Or is the fabric wall getting higher? |
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| Looking for a healthy lunch can be difficult on the road - Here at this burger stand I ordered a great Chicken burger - no buns, but lots of avocado, lettuce, pickles and smiles! Yay! |
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| This is how our fabric is rolled from tubes and folded onto boards! |
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| Tubes ready to roll! |
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| Boards awaiting! |
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| Part of our order! |
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| Born to buy! |
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| My friend's beautiful new warehouse! |
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| Ol' timer still cutting - Irwin says hi Dad! |
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| Yes another healthy lunch downtown - Yes! |
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| Time to take the stairs :) |
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| Great to be back home with my husband juicing for me! |
So, now I am sitting at my desk waiting for the trucks to pull up with lots of beautiful fabrics!
You may be interested in what goodies I found...well - let's just say that if you like Wool, Rayon, Knits, Silk, Cotton and Fur - you won't be disappointed! Now is always a good time to just stop by to see what's new!
I also, of course, found some great fabric that I am choosing for more of the Daughter's Fall Collection!
Here's a look at my new Mixit Sewing Workshop top I got to wear for the first time today - I love it!
Wishing you a day of ease and creativity,
Suzan
a.k.a. FabricLady!
2518 Shattuck Ave @ Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-845-6106
email me at fabriclady3@gmail.com
with any comments, requests or cries of outrage!
What shops would you recommend in LA for those of us who do have resale licences? I always go to SM&D when I am in town but I love a good fabric adventure as well.
ReplyDeleteWe love F & S Fabrics - they are our sister store. Also Michael Levine is a must!
ReplyDeleteThanks for shopping with StM&D when you are up here!!!