Hello World
March 16th, 2008When Laura and I first talked about opening a fabric shop it was less about planning a business and more about daydreaming. We talked about the fabrics we’d carry and the books and patterns we’d stock; which brand of thread and the pins that we like. We’d surf the internet looking at new fabric collections and reading blogs, and email each other links saying, this would be great, and, how cute is this?
Suddenly we were scouting out locations and thinking about fixtures. The conversations became longer and more serious. We started a budget.
Already people have asked if we got the name Spool from Loop. The answer is no. Spool came up when I was trying to find a name for Loop. At the time, we thought it would be a great name for a fabric shop. Shortly after we met, I even told Laura, I have a great name for a fabric shop. She loved it, and we went back to our knitting.
After thinking about Spool (we now called it by name) for more than a year, we realized that we were serious and the planning began. We met with sales representatives from our favorite companies, we ordered books and thread and needles. When the hair salon next-door to Loop moved, we signed a lease and began renovating. The dust settled, the fabric arrived, and yesterday we opened the door. Whew!
As much fun as we’ve had putting Spool together, now the real fun begins because we can share it with you. We hope you’ll join us and explore the exciting world of sewing!
March 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Congratulations! What a great name for a store!
We non-Philly residents would love to see some samples of your fabrics! Do you mail order??
March 17th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Congratulations on the new venture!
March 17th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I live in Boston and love Loop… Now I can’t wait for my next trip to Philly so that I can visit Spool! Congrats on the new store.
March 17th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Looks great!! Can’t wait to visit. Best Wishes for much success!!
March 17th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I had such a blast visiting your new shop today! Thanks for all of your help and congratulations! Such a refreshing and welcome addition to Philadelphia! mwah. Much success!
March 17th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
I’m so happy for you guys. Hoping to stop by one day this week!
March 17th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I am so excited for you & Laura! Can’t wait to come see it
March 17th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Can’t wait to see it…Loop’s always been “home” I’m sure Spool will be that way too!
All the best for continued success!
March 17th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Wow…..I can’t wait to come by. There is nothing like it in Wilmington.
March 18th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Thanks for all the good wishes! We hope to see you at the Grand Opening on Saturday, March 29!
March 18th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Yeah! Philadelphia has been needing a store like Spool! Darn, now I have to get out my machine and start sewing again!!?? Guess so!
March 19th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Congrats on the store! I want to order some fabric!
March 19th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Congratulations. This will be a welcome addition to the Philadelphia shopping experience. I can’t wait to come into town and visit both Loop and Spool.
March 19th, 2008 at 8:59 am
I love Loop. I KNOW I will love Spools. Maybe I will finally create a quilt/wall hanging that has been in the planning stages for 25+ years!!
Good luck folks.
March 19th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Congratulations! I peeked through the window yesterday while walking the dog and I love the fabrics!! I’ve always loved Loop. My fiance used to live across the street and when I would visit from Detroit I would look out his living room window to see if you were open and then run across the street. Now I live nearby and I can’t wait to learn to sew!
March 19th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I’m so excited about this shop! I love Loop and I just got into sewing. In fact, I had already devoured everything on Purlbee’s website and was a little frustrated that New Yorkers had so many great fabric options. This is wonderful, I hope you can include online tutorials like Purlbee too.
March 21st, 2008 at 11:54 am
Thank you all so much for such a warm welcome! We’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
March 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I peeked in the window this morning while out for a Koigu grab next door. It’s beautiful and inspiring, but I’m determined to shop with a project in mind, so give me a few minutes. All good wishes and congratulations!
April 14th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Congratulations … ans a big thank you! why? I’m movieng to philly in August, and am so glad to write your adress in my little pad of “exciting places to visit”. love the choice of fabrics seen so far.
A quick one re classes? I’d love to take classes on quilting, are you planning other in september, during school hours?
April 14th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Hi Maud! Thank you for the nice compliment! We will be having classes in September, but the schedule isn’t set yet. Stop by when you get to town and we’ll have it figured out by then. I look forward to meeting you!
April 16th, 2008 at 1:37 am
Congratulations on your new shop. I heard about Loop & Spool from an attendee at an event I attended in N. Carolina last weekend. Word gets around! Again, congratulations : )
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