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Owner of Kitsch Fabrics ocated in the historic INTERVIEWED BY DENNIS RAY heart of West Asheville, Kitsch carries a variety of fabrics for quilting, apparel and home decor, with an emphasis on the fun, funky and unusual.
Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about Kitsch Fabrics. Amy Taylor: I think of Kitsch as an oasis for creative people. We can meet like minded friends, exchange ideas, show off our work, learn new techniques, and get inspiration and encouragement.
Funky and unusual fabrics at Kitsch. Photos: Liza Becker
RRM: How did Kitsch Fabrics first begin? AT: It all began when someone gave me a hand me down
Homemade is the best for gift giving.
sewing machine. Some years later a class at Mountain Bizworks gave me the courage and direction to begin building Kitsch. It is a long journey that I hope to continue for many years to come!
Kitsch Fabrics 742 Haywood Rd. Asheville
RRM: What items do you carry that people might be surprised
(828) 505-8280 www.kitschfabrics.com
that you carry?
AT: I look for unusual fabrics and trims anywhere I can find
them. I love the hunt! Another passion is good tools. We have the best selection of felt around and are setting our sights on other craft items as the store grows.
RRM: Tell us about your classes and studio time.
AT: We offer some great
quilt classes, as well as beginning sewing for children and adults. Our studio is well equipped and we encourage people to rent time that includes use of our sewing machines and many wonderful tools.
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RRM: When did you first learn to sew? Amy Taylor, owner of Kitsch Fabrics. Photo: Liza Becker
AT: I began sewing
around the age of 32, I was making wooden puppet theaters and needed some curtains for them. Once I started hanging around fabric stores, I was hooked!
RRM: What types and color of fabrics seem to be the most popular today?
AT: Quilting cottons are the most popular fabrics right now. Even if you don’t quilt the prints are amazing and the fabric is easy to work with. Great for curtains, dresses, handbags, and even quilts.
RRM: Are you offering any specials for the holiday season you care to tell us about?
AT: We are promoting the philosophy that homemade
is the best for gift giving. We have so many great ideas/ classes to share to help get you on your way to a mall free holiday season!
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