It's Mama's turn. I need some ME time. I've put on hold stuff I love doing for long enough. I have been collecting for I can't remember how long projects I would like to get to. I have two orange boxes FULL of kids drawings, art projects, cute pictures that require more than just a Walmart frame and the like that I have been meaning to get to.
Not to mention some sewing.
Don't get me wrong. I am NOT a seamstress. I like craft type sewing though. I have made my grand sons matching blankets they use when they come to Nana's. Dabbled in a little applique and aprons. I have a whole folder of Etsy websites bookmarked that I fully intend to rip off.
I've spent some time in fabric stores lately. The usual haunts, JoAnns, Hancock, Wally world. I don't get that same vibe I did when I was a kid, running around House of Fabrics in my home town pressing my face up to the fabric and feeling it on my cheek.
Until I found Broadbents. This is heaven.
There’s a little treasure on 100 East in Lehi that you might pass by if you didn’t know better … or if you never ventured off Lehi’s main drag, or passed through Lehi at all. But 125-year-old Broadbent’s is the kind of place you’ll like knowing about, whether you’re looking for a porcelain collectible to add to your collection, or the hippest new fabric to top your latest project.
Broadbent’s Dry Goods has been around since 1882—same location, and operated by the same family. Only in 2008, instead of stocking the shelves with sugar from the Lehi Mill or denim overalls as in the days of yore, you see stuff like the cutest ensemble of vintage-inspired glass ornaments and tinsel tree-toppers (if it’s December), classic candies and a drool-worthy selection of fabrics—only a glass case of what appear to be handknit doilies and gloves show what Broadbent’s might have been like half a century ago.
But down to business. MY favorite thing? The fabric. Prints by Moda, Amy Butler, Free Spirit and Kaffe Fassett—even some Michael Miller, Anna Maria Horner and Alexander Henry.
3 comments:
We lived in Lehi, and I had never noticed that store. Those prints that you mentioned, are like foreign language to me. Good luck on the belts. They look awesome. You are so crafty.
I am glad that you are finding some time for you. It will be a great feeling I am sure. Let me know when you are ready to assist me in some sewing projects :) Love to have your help he he
Hey!! I found your blog through another. It's so great to see your doing great! Take Care!
Rachel :-)
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