Getting to this shop from the one I visited last Thursday is dead simple – just cross the street! It is also just under two miles from I44, and a nice detour if you are driving across the state. Owners Wade and Phylis Steelman split the shop – he does framing and more, and she handles the fabric and quilting. However, they are both able to discuss the full shop and all of the goodies available. Miss Phylis was working the election the day I visited, so Mr. Wade showed me all of the fun fabric and toys.
Speaking of fabric, the shop carries well over 1,200 bolts, and they are mostly mounted sideways, making it very easy to see what is there and match when you need to do so. There are solids and blenders, tone on tones, and a great selection of batiks. Large and small prints are on hand, and the Stack-n-Whack possibilities are amazing. There is a round rack with dozens of panels, and there are quilt kits available. Wide backings are here as well, as are Tonga Treats (strip sets) and layer cakes. Don’t miss the sample bags, and the patterns to make your very own if you so desire.
I really enjoyed the samples here. I would not have thought of taking a set of fan blocks and making a maze with them! This is just one of the many sample on display here – look up as you tour the shop! Samples are hung from the balcony that goes around the main room. Check for kits and patterns for any that strike your fancy, or pick a pattern without a samples and dive right in!
There is also a wonderful selection of wooden quilt blocks (think barn quilts) for sale. Don’t miss the great collection of antique sewing machines!
Do keep in touch with the shop if you are in the area. A long arm system has been added, and services may become available as soon as Miss Phylis learns to use it. I would plan to be here at least thirty to forty-five minutes.
| Steelman Framing, Gifts, & Sew Much More | Hours: Mon, Wed, Th, Fri 10-6 Tue 10-7 Sat 10-4 |
| 410 Chickasha Ave. | Phone: 405-224-2036 |
| Chickasha, OK 73018 | phylis.steelman@yahoo.com |
| www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057413081695 | Mail Order: Please call Fabric Online: No |
Stop back on Thursday to see where the North American Shop hop is visiting next!