Sewing Trim
Look at all that beautiful, colorful, sewing goodness!
El Paso may not have fabric superstores like in LA or New York but we’ve got La Chiquita, a small fabric and notions store. The front of the store resembles your standard fabric store except for the randomness of fabric organization (bolts of tulle squeezed in between cotton, which is next to heavy duck?), everything is labeled in Spanish and is ridiculously (wonderfully) cheap.
The back of the store, however, is what would happen if Jo-Ann’s and Saver’s got together and had a love child. Bin upon bin filled with fabrics of every texture and color, some folded, some not. Most not. Back here, cost is determined by weight, not yards. Creativity is limited only by your imagination.
My absolute favorite is the trim and findings section of the store. There are dozens of small containers filled with buttons of every shape and color. Rows upon rows of lace, ric rak, colored elastic, floral trim, velvet ribbons and so much more. Most of it looks like it’s been around since a little girl who grew up to be my mother was first learning how to sew.
La Chiquita is crazy, loud, eclectic, fun…everything I love most about El Paso. You may have to dig a little deeper for the hidden treasures but it’s always well worth it in the end. In fact, as with life, the search is the best part.
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