These are the fabrics I bought at United Notions (Moda) today. It was the first time I've been to the Dallas warehouse and it was nothing short of textile heaven. When I walked through the front door, Moda Vicki greeted and ID'ed me (you need a resale license to shop). Then Vicki gave me the grand tour. Oh, I wish videotaped it for you. On the way to the warehouse there is a room designed with the latest and greatest Moda fabrics, creations, and patterns. Then there's a library with fabric samples from every single Moda line. My fabric lovin' heart started to beat so fast and I knew I was where I was meant to be! I tried to act all relaxed but my giddiness couldn't be hidden. I think I may have skipped and twirled. Not really, but I did think about. I hoped I would run into Modalissa but it didn't happen.
Moving on with the tour... Vicki slowly pushed the solid steel warehouse door open and angels sang. Oh, friends. Aisles upon aisles upon aisles of bolts. Gorgeous bolts. Every color, every pattern, every style you could ever want. And then. Vicki said, "Have fun!" And in the blink of an eye, she disappeared. Are you kidding me?! "I am never leaving," was my first thought. I started to browse the aisles for sophisticated, sassy fabric. It was so hard to choose. But I'm thrilled with what I got and can't wait to sew fabulous things. I showed Brad the fabric I selected when he got home from work. His response was "Cool. Looks good." Apparently not a fabric junkie.
Color me jealous!
I had no clue there was a Moda outlet in Dallas.
Posted by: Lindsay | May 04, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Love it all!
Posted by: Intaly | May 04, 2009 at 08:34 PM
We moved too soon. So sad...never knew that was there! If I was still in Dallas, I would be moving in with you, I think. For now I'll just live vicariously through you, if that's okay. :o)
Posted by: Melissa Espinosa | May 04, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Vicki is great! So glad you got to come shop in the warehouse! Next time you will have to ask to meet Lissa... she is awesome!
Posted by: Angela Yosten | May 05, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Hey there,
Sorry I missed you. It is a pretty cool place to be isn't it. Next time you are here please ask for me. I work in another building. I don't know if they like to keep me secluded because i am psycho or what.
(thanks Angela, you are pretty awesome yourself)
Posted by: lissa | May 05, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Thanks for the comments, guys!
Lissa, I will definitely ask for you next time. I didn't want to be stalkerish but now that you say it's okay... I'll stalk away! :)
Posted by: Jenny | May 05, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Hope you make and sell that bag that you made for yourself. LOVE IT.
Posted by: susie | May 06, 2009 at 09:12 PM
So do tell....where is the Moda outlet - this sounds like a wonderful place!
Posted by: ClaireOKC | May 09, 2009 at 10:19 AM
The Moda outlet is off 35 and Valwood in Farmers Branch.
Posted by: Jenny | May 10, 2009 at 09:07 PM