we're off for a week in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, can anyone recommend any must see quilt stores? I won't be buying unless I see any major bargains, so the range of quilts on display is the main thing I'm looking for.
Cheers
Anne
quilt stores in SoCal
Feb 18, 2007
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we haven't actually decided where to stay, but probably in the Buena Park area, which I think is not that far from Anaheim, I'll probably only be able to fit one shop visit in.
Anne
Buena Park is not far from Anaheim and you MUST go to M & L's. There are no quilts hanging around the place, but bargains galore! Don't think they have upped their prices to much since I was last there about 18 months ago at which time flat folds were $1.69 a yard!
Debbi in SO CA
Anne Rogers wrote:
Q IS FOR QUILTS in Burbank!
joan
Burbank is a long ride through traffic from Buena Park. M & L is at Knott and Ball. Just a wacky fun fabric store to shop in. There is Material Possessions in Lake Forest. Depending on the time of day that isn't too far. Here is the shop hop info with a pretty good list of shops:
joan8904 > Q IS FOR QUILTS in Burbank!
Please take the time to stop in Buellton [off H101] Here is the link to my not-so-LQS that my friend and her husband own. They have a very unique shop, and wait until you see their restroom ;)
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Their link shows a real good map of the directions, and gives their hours.
In Santa Barbara there is Blue Island Quilts, 5140 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 phone 805-683-0112. Don't know their hours, but they specialize in Hawaiian fabric and patterns.
I'm in Oxnard, and my fabric stash is always open for rootling!!!
G> we're off for a week in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, can anyone recommend
To complete my own post [gremlins hit the send button!] My friends' store in Buellton has no fabric over $5 per yard. It is all quilt quality, just not the most current new fabrics. Lots of patterns and quilts, and other gifties/doodads.
I used to live near this sh> Please take the time to stop in Buellton [off H101] Here is the link
THE BUNNEY HUTCH
4478 Cerritos Avenue Los Alamitos, CA 90720 714-226-9647
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It's an AWESOME store and they have quilts hanging EVERYWHERE!! I go there about three times a week :) of course it helps it's just about 5 miles from me :)
Material Possessions is OK as far as I am concerned. Love Leah's a lot. Have never been to the one in Orange since I live almost on top of the one in Mission Viejo. Jack and Leah are really fun people to talk to. Their staff is amazingly helpful.
Never been to Bear's. He comes to all of our guild meetings, gives us lots of donations for our raffles. Some people have said he does not have too much
Montrose is quite a ways away from OC, but is really a cute town. Reminds me of Old Main Street, USA. Loved Quilt & Things when I went with my son a few years ago. I used to live next town over from Montrose.
Never been to Cozy Quilt in Brea or Calico House in Yorba Linda. They are at the opposite end of the county from me.
Quilt Cupboard and Timeless Treasures in Anaheim are suppose to be nice. Again, the only place I have gone to in Anaheim is M & L's
Not overly impressed with Flying Geese
That takes care of all of the quilt shops in this area. I noticed that Rosie's Cupboard in San Diego is not on the list. If you are ever in SD, that is a MUST go to!
Debbi in SO CA
Taria wrote:
Yes, I shop at the bunney hutch as well and its only about 2-3 miles from M&L. DLW is my silly sister and we shop at those 2 places too much :) we only live about 5 miles apart. and both places are about 5 miles from each of us. Hope this helps
Stephanie
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sound interesting, I would love to go there, can you suggest any kid friendly attractions around there, we are staying just of 101 in Summerland, so it's not far, but far enough that I can't just accidently pass it and suggest we go there! Whereas if I can suggest other things to make a day trip of it, I may make it over there on Tuesday or Wednesday!
Anne
yes do go here and for goodness sake do not show restraint!!! I did and I have lived to regret it - oh the things I could have bought. Literally piles and piles and rows and rows of bolts of fabric. Oh the bliss! I am begging DH to be allowed just one hour there on our trip this year. You would be surprised what I can do in one hour!!
About 1/4 mile or less away is an Ostrich Farm, on the way from the highway to Solvang. Solvang is a real pretty town, they say the largest settlement of Danish people outside of Denmark. There are several horse farms around also, and just the other side of Solvang is a wonderful miniature horse ranch - just the "right" size for children!
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If you will be staying in Summerland, you will be on the south side of Santa Barbara. Going north on H101 take the exit for Cabrillo Blvd [a left hand exit from the road] Santa Barbara Zoo is off that.
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Also, a large bird refuge will be on your right side just after crossing under the highway. Cabrillo Blvd runs along the waterfront, and you can park to go walk out onto the Stearn's Wharf [there is a children's ocean museum there] or walk along out onto the breakwater.
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this is the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - a pretty cool place to see!
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this is the Santa Barbara Botanicla Garden - haven't been there since I was a youngster
These are some ideas for you and the family.
G> > Please take the time to stop in Buellton [off H101] Here is the link
YOu have me ready to head up that way Ginger. I haven't been up there in a lot of years. You may have been challenged but you did really well ; ) Taria
G> About 1/4 mile or less away is an Ostrich Farm, on the way from the
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