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Posted on: 3/1/06 8:49 AM ET
Has anyone purchased anything from The Sewing Place since it relocated to Nevada? I also notice that they are not on our Deal center now. I loved that store but read that Dale had sold it to someone else, so I am a little hesitant to make an order just yet. If anyone knows anything, I would like to know what your experience has been.

Thanks,
Chris
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Posted on: 3/1/06 8:57 AM ET
This may not help much. I placed an order during what must have been the transition time. It took my order a little longer to arrive than usual and the shipping costs seemed higher. I didn't go back and check my prior orders to compare the shipping costs though.

When my order arrived, there was a very nice explanatory note from I'm guessing the new owner apologizing for the delay. The products were packaged quite nicely and just what I had ordered.

I'd also be interested in the experience of others who have placed orders since the sale.

Cynthia
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Posted on: 3/1/06 9:01 AM ET
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I just got an order from them. It took a little longer than the old Sewing Place, my order was placed on 2/18 and I live in Houston, but a still reasonable time frame.

I also got a note about the Neue Mode Avantgarde M23304 which was featured in Threads and out of stock when I ordered it in a separate order. The note apologized for the delay.

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Posted on: 3/1/06 9:06 AM ET
I received an order from them last Friday. It may have arrived a day later than usual, but I think that is because they are now in Washington. Each item was carefully packaged as usual in plastic bags. (I like this feature-- I can just dump them in the correct storage container without packaging them myself). The shipping costs were very reasonable.

I order often from The Sewing Place, I hope the new owners are successful. Where else would we get Petersham ribbon, Ambiance lining, indie patterns, and beautiful buttons?


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Posted on: 3/1/06 9:14 AM ET
This sounds reassuring but I was hesitant because there wasn't any posting on the web site about the change in ownership and Dale's information was still up, giving you the impression that the business was still owned by her.

I wish they would post something as I like to know who I am dealing with.

Chris


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Posted on: 3/1/06 9:20 AM ET
"there wasn't any posting on the web site about the change in ownership and Dale's information was still up, giving you the impression that the business was still owned by her."

I wonder if they left the website unchanged in order to keep the transition fairly seamless. I ordered during the big sale and it did take quite a bit longer than to arrive, but I chalked it up to the volume of business they probably had because of the sale. It was such a great sale they were probably overwhelmed.

I'll continue to order form The Sewing Place as long as the service is good. Our credit cards protect us from any problems, anyway, should there be any. I don't foresee that. Loes Hinse still has a link to The Sewing Place on her website. That's a good sign, IMHO.
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Posted on: 3/1/06 11:09 AM ET
I just ordered from them, thought they were still in Nevada, so wondered why it took a little over a week. Then I got package and yes beautuflly wrapped ( where else could i buy bias fusible tape ...and gorgeous lightwgt cotton batiste!) Shipping very reasonable, $5.30 for a $67 purchase.
They did not have the lovely antique silver clasp though
HTH
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Posted on: 3/1/06 12:01 PM ET
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Did you get that Neue Mode pattern? I didn't quite understand if you did or not. Mine is also on backorder and I had completely forgotten about it until you mentioned it.
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Posted on: 3/9/06 5:45 PM ET
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I'm finding the new Sewing Place not so rewarding, at least on my first try since it was sold to, I have heard, Lyla Messinger. Anyhow, I've been trying to get some information about a couple of patterns from them for a couple of days now, and they are neither answering the phone nor responding to email.

Not a good sign.
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Posted on: 3/9/06 10:05 PM ET
I didn't know who bought it or even if the deal had been finalized but since the mailing address on The Sewing Place is the same as LJ Designs Web site, then I guess it must have been Lyla.

I haven't done any sewing in two months. I haven't even bought any fabric or patterns since December and have no plans to do so. But, I'll certainly give Lyla a chance if and when I decide to buy sewing supplies in the future.
  
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