It is no secret that my mom is the person who inspires me to create. I am very lucky to have parents with unique talents that help me create and grow my business. My mom is a talented sewer, baker, and is very creative and my dad is filled with business knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit. This combination is why Purplelicious is here and is successful!
My mom has been sewing since she was a kid. She even sewed her own wedding gown, which was gorgeous by the way and one of my prom dresses! Now she is into quilting and makes the most amazing quilts. I wish I had some pictures to post here so you could see her work. Through her quilting adventures she became friends with some great women. A few years back my sister had a craft night at her house where she invited myself, my mom, and her quilting friends. I was not sewing at the time, but I remember my sister made us all favors for the party and she gave my mom and her friends tshirts that said "Fabric Acquisition Team"! Mostly because the three of them have very large collections of fabric. The three of them love to go to local quilt shops to get ideas for their next quilts and of course to buy new fabrics!
I wanted to go to Joann's yesterday because they were having a huge sale and all of the items that I need to make accessories for my upcoming craft show were on sale. When I called my mom to ask her to go with me, she said she had made plans with one of her friends to go to Joann's and our favorite quilt shop, The Little Shop in Haddonfield. I was very excited to go shopping with "The Pros". It was such a fun day. They both have so much experience with sewing it is fun to see them select different fabrics. They also talk you into any fabric that you want to buy, even if you don't know what you want to do with it! I didn't get home until after 11pm because we hung out a little and chatted, but it was the best day! I ended up buying so much stuff (see photo), but I am so excited to start playing with it all! I have also decided that it is time for me to have a craft night at my house, where the 4 of us can sit around my table, share tips, sew, and create together! I still have a lot to learn before I can become a Fabric Shopping Pro but from the looks of my fabric collection I think I have been taught well and am on my way!
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