It's over; Pacific Fabrics Northgate is closed

I saw this sign back in May and my heart broke in two.

And then the tributes went up in the front window

 And then it started to go away

And so it was.

There was cake. Of course there was cake.

And Bob's infamous cookies

Of course I had a piece of cake.

I had two.

Trying to put a happy spin on a really sad occaision and stacking my photos of the store in here:

Umbrella kits. Because who doesn't want to make their own?

My favorite aisle

My second favorite aisle

Themed sales and local products

The seasonal collections for good causes

That time someone drove through the front window doors

Or the times the power went out.
Or the building flooded. That happened often.

Or, seven years ago when I didn't get the job there.

That made me go on this crazy 'choose your own adventure' ride. Which is why I'm writing this with a level of sadness and gratitude.

This was my local fabric store. This is where all those things came from. This was my showroom for clients, this is where I took my first paying client to buy fabric for her wedding dress. Also, my secret club, my sanity stop while the kids were in preschool, my after work impulse buy to correct my poor attitude, my everything store.

I love you all so much. I will see some of you again

Thank God for Leah. She's going to the SoDo store.

I've known her long enough to put her photo here. She should be the patron saint of ErnieKDesigns.  

Ah hell, she is. 

The Happiest Time of the Year

One of my favorite places in my hometown is the Pacific Fabrics Northgate store

I would not be the Ernie I am today without their able asssistance. 

And it is right around the corner (less than 101 feet from)

Display and Costume

(Northgate)

The gargoyle was an example of things they could make/get for you, and was for sale for some years, and is just not as terrifying as he once was. The wings still open, but the head no longer turns from side to side

Back in his prime, from website askmissa.com/2011/10/25 photo credit Stacy Mertes

They carry the usual costumes and supplies (wigs, hats, makeup, some shoes, fog machines). A very nice mix of cheap to professional grade (the best real felt top hat in town, with a price to match)

They also have a large selection of  fabrics and trims, glues and paints, hat buckram, boas, feathers, netting, stretch material, tiaras and all the fake furs you could want. Not to mention themed aisles of party supplies and tiki torches. 

This is your sequin headquarters (no offence, PacFab Galleria Garth) and a great source for custom swords. They really do have most of everything. 

This last weekend before Halloween, I urge you to stop by your local fabric shop, or costume supply place, and just enjoy the fury and the wonder of the Black Friday of the fabric world.

Because it truly IS the most wonderful time of the year.

Even if I couldn't talk myself into buying one of these this year.

I am just not going to sew this.

 I mean, he's got a five foot long tail!

Just inflate him and stick him in the corner.....