Fabric, Fabric, Fabric…

I absolutely love the United states! Wish at times it was just down the road from me and I could pop into it like I would Tesco. Every major shop in the US sells fabric but here in the UK, it is a specialised commodity. Wal-mart bought asda yet they have not transfered that aspect of Wal-mart to asda. I can’t say how many times I’ve had to travel long distances just to get fabric. I do thank God I can make the journey but then there are others who can’t and who would love to sew or quilt. People who live in the midlands or south-east (heart of Kent) live in fabric paradise. We who live around London or on the outskirts of London don’t have that sort of luxury. The few around are so expensive and the range is not impressive. How do people around Swanley source their fabric? I love the feel and smell of fabric so I don’t really like online buying. Wool for knitting is readily available but fabric is at a premium. I would love to hear from anyone who lives around Swanley on how they source their fabric for crafts. I’m even mulling the idea of opening a fabric shop in Swanley.