One last stop on our Midwest road trip. We didn't plan it perfectly because we ended on Labor day weekend. We had to make hard choices, go to Wisconsin and hit JJ stitches and Country Sampler or Minnesota to Reproductionfabrics.com. Margo's shop in Northfield, Minnesota was the winner hands down. I was so thrilled to be visiting! I have used her site to learn so much about historic fabrics. I recently saw her Youtube video Cottonopia
This was made with 3" stars. Don't you just love it?!
Margo gave us the pattern as soon as she saw us admiring it.
The photos are in order of how I took them. Small but mighty shop if you love reproductions!
Margo was so generous with her knowledge!
She shared with us about the indigo prints using these amazing blocks. (more details at the end of this post)
Cute little quilts here and there.
Mickey and Margo. Both were the sweetest and so kind!
And we did laugh quite a bit when we were there!
She gave me quite a few hand outs and I called her to make sure I could post them here.
Scroll to the end to see a little of my purchases!
She asked me to make sure 18th century French illustrator, Diderot, got credit for this drawing. :)
I picked up a couple packages of scraps! (big surprise, right?) See the two strips of floral on the left? They were in the trash! I did ask permission to take them! hahaha
It was really so much fun. We spent a little over 2 hours in the shop and we never felt any pressure to purchase or leave! They were both just very wonderful people!
If you are ever in the area I recommend a stop. (call first)
I hope you'll check out her website (linked at the top) and her YouTube. (linked at the top)
And if you need one more reason to go to Northfield, MN.
I'm putting my Etsy store on vacation mode starting Friday. If you've had your eye on anything this week would be a good time to purchase! I've got a lot of new used quilt books and new fabric, mostly reproduction. I appreciate you all so much! Thank you!