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Featured Arroyo Stockist: Fibresmith in Australia

September 20, 2017

Fibresmith fabric store in YarravilleLately I’ve been consumed by thoughts of travel, and it’s been such a fun experience to travel vicariously through my fabric collection! Today I want to share an Australian fabric store that caught my eye: Fibresmith in Yarraville!

Fibresmith opened in August, and it’s a fresh and modern take on a traditional fabric and yarn store. This fabric shop carries a beautiful selection of high-quality, natural fabrics (including Arroyo!), yarn, and craft goods, and the shop is just gorgeous. As you can see from their Instagram page, the shop is flooded with light, and neatly stocked with modern fibers. I hope I can take a trip to Australia someday, because this shop would be at the top of my list of things to see.

Arroyo fabric in FibresmithI had the pleasure of interviewing the Fibresmith’s owner, Leslie Keating, to learn a little more about her store.

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Featured Stockist: The Black Squirrel in Berkeley, CA

August 31, 2017

The Black Squirrel - Fabric store in Berkeley, CA

Chase Clark, owner of The Black Squirrel in Berkeley, CA, was one of the earliest and most outgoing supporters of Arroyo, my first fabric collection from Robert Kaufman. The Black Squirrel is an independent, woman-owned yarn and fabric shop, which shares many of the same core values that I’ve embraced with Cotton & Flax. Issues like sustainability, supporting other woman-owned businesses and US-based manufacturing are all a focus in Chase’s business. She chooses every item in her shop with care, including yarns purchased from small, independent, local dyers whenever possible.

I’m planning a trip up to her lovely shop later this year, and I’m delighted to share this interview with her, which highlights the unique qualities of her fabric and yarn shop.

The Black Squirrel - Fabric store in Berkeley, CA

Erin: When did you start sewing?

Chase: I started sewing when I was 10 years old. Actually, I started doing a lot of crafts that year! My mom got a subscription to Martha Stewart Living for the first time, and I think I made something from every single issue. A beautiful embroidery sampler inspired me to learn to hand sew, and my mom purchased a bare bones sewing machine for me shortly after, which I used for almost 20 more years before upgrading.

What were some of your early sewing projects?

My first hand-sewing project was a heart-shaped pincushion, which I still have, and a pincushion project is what I now use to teach others to hand sew since it’s a useful start to your sewing career! My skills progressed to aprons and Halloween costumes once I learned how to use my machine, and in high school I made elaborate cosplay and bellydance costumes for myself and all my friends!

The Black Squirrel - Yarn store in Berkeley, CA
What makes your store unique?

We have a super-curated stock of unique fabrics, yarns, and DIY supplies. Every item is chosen with utmost care, and much of it won’t be found in any other shop! We love our little fabric section – we try to choose the most versatile and wearable fabrics for today’s specific breed of sewist in mind. And everyone who visits our shop loves its light, bright, welcoming feel, no matter what craft you do!

Do you have a favorite time of day to be in the shop?

We have a really well-attended and super fun Stitch & Bitch meet up every Thursday night, and it’s my favorite thing about the shop. We wanted to be as much a community space as a retail shop, and we’ve definitely managed to bring together our amazing crafty community! It’s better than most regular knit nights because we welcome all crafts, skill levels, and people, and we always have a blast!

Handmade linen blouse made with Arroyo fabric
What’s your current favorite sewing project?

Right now I’m obsessed with all kinds of apparel sewing. In August I hit my one year anniversary of eschewing fast fashion from my life – all of my clothing and shoe acquisitions over the past year have been either secondhand or handmade by artisans. This year I hope to have more time to sew and knit my own wardrobe, and I’m starting simple with a couple Scout Tees from Grainline Studio made from a couple of my favorite Arroyo fabrics!

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Featured Stockist: Gather Here in Cambridge, MA

August 21, 2017

Gather Here - Fabric store in Cambridge, MA

Today I’m happy to highlight a new stockist of Arroyo fabric, Gather Here in Cambridge, MA. I connected with shop owner Virginia B. Johnson to talk about her vision for Gather Here, and to hear more about her lovely store. Beyond just fabric and notions, Gather Here hosts creative workshops, and has a unique, community feel. This shop is really something special, and if you live in the Boston area, I hope you’ll stop by and see Arroyo fabrics in person.

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New Stockist – JOIN Shop in Seattle

May 5, 2017

Join Shop in Seattle
JOIN SHOP is a brand new Seattle-based brick & mortar shop featuring 40+ independent studios that proudly make all of their wares in the USA. You may remember that I became a member of JOIN design collective last year, and participated in a group booth at NY NOW with their community of designers, makers, and artists. JOIN is an amazing group of up-and-coming designers, and I’m proud to have my work featured alongside so many cool pieces.
 Join Shop in Seattle

If you live in Seattle, stop by the grand opening tomorrow (Friday 5/5), and see the new shop in person! You can follow JOIN SHOP on Instagram, to see all the new things they’ll be bringing into the shop in weeks to come.

Store hours: Tues-Saturday 10:30-5:30

Address: 400 Fairiview Ave N, Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98109

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Featured Stockist: Superior Merchandise Co.

March 3, 2017

Superior Merch Co. - Retail Shop and Specialty Coffee BarI’m always happy to share new retail shops stocking Cotton & Flax products, and today’s shop is a beauty! Superior Merchandise Co. is part gift shop, part stylish cafe serving specialty coffee, in a beautiful, modern space in Troy, NY.

Superior Merch Co - gift shopSuperior Merchandise Co. carries our linen tea towels and felt coasters, as well as items from some of my favorite designers: Studio Arhoj, Moglea, and The Greater Goods.

Superior Merch Co Tea TowelsI recently got to chat with owner Felicity Jones about her beautiful retail shop — here’s a snippet from our conversation:

What time of day is your favorite to be in the shop?

I love being in the shop in the morning best – Superior Merchandise Co. in the morning is actually one of my favorite places to be, ever. We have big, turn of the century window boxes that fill our space with incredible light, draping our retail shelves in sunshine. Awash in natural light, some Sam Cooke or Bon Iver playing, sipping on a latte – that’s a pretty magical morning. In these moments I feel very lucky that this is my job. Not only is the lighting/atmosphere the best in the AM hours (and perfect for taking all those instagram pictures), but being able to help get our customers’ days started on the right foot with that first cup of coffee is so satisfying.

Superior Merch Co - Specialty coffee and baked goodsHow do you hope people will feel when they come in your store?

We like to think that SMCo is great a place to find a bit of focus + mindfulness. Hopefully our guests are put at ease amidst a clean, minimal retail aesthetic, carefully prepared coffees and a friendly greeting.

Superior Merch Co - Gifts for herWhy do you love carrying work from independent designers in your shop?

Supporting like-minded independent makers and designers is something we find gratifying on a personal level but is also just a common sense approach toward realizing our vision of offering a one-of-a-kind, curated shopping experience. We often feature lesser known (at least in our neck of the woods) or up and coming artists/makers that our customer base hasn’t yet been exposed to, which not only gives us the unique edge we’re looking for, but also helps those small businesses reach a local audience that they may not otherwise have access to.

Superior Merch Co. in Troy, NY

I love indie retail shops like this! They are so much fun to browse as you sip your cold-brew, and pore over the lovely handmade items they stock on their beautifully merchandised shelves. This would be a great place to pick up birthday gifts for friends, or a little treat for yourself.

If you find yourself in downtown Troy, NY, stop by this gem of a shop!

Superior Merch Co. in Troy, NYSuperior Merch Co - Troy NY

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Featured Stockist: Mantel in Portland, OR

January 24, 2017

Beautiful merchandising - Mantel in PortlandI’m happy to announce a new retail stockist in my hometown of Portland, Oregon: Mantel. This lovely brick and mortar shop carries beautiful gifts; a mixture of handcrafted work, minimal design objects for the home, and high quality jewelry and other accessories.

Beautiful retail shop - Mantel in PortlandMantel - retail shop in Portland Karen McClelland founded MANTEL in 2016, and she brings an eye for design and craftsmanship to curating a collection of homewares and lifestyle products. Located in a refurbished historical building, MANTEL offers an eclectic mix of products ranging from modern ceramics and jewelry to rebuilt mid-century radios. You’ll find a selection of Cotton & Flax tea towels and coasters tucked alongside other handmade work from west coast makers like Melanie Abrantes, Betsy + Iya, and The Granite.

Mantel - Retail shop in Portland, OR Cotton & Flax tea towel Beautiful retail display - Mantel PDXMantel - Store MerchandiseThe owner of the shop has roots in Portland — she was a ceramics teacher in the Portland Public Schools system for several years. Her dedication to Portland’s young artists continues in her new shop: Karen plans to dedicate a portion of her store to artwork (she’s hoping for ceramics) made by students of nearby Jefferson High School. The student artists will get 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of their items. What a lovely opportunity for young makers!

Mantel - gift shop in PortlandIf you live near the Kenton neighborhood in Portland, stop by Mantel to grab gifts, or a special piece for yourself!

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