The second part of the field trip with the sewing class, was to the Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles

 

Established in 2004 by merging of the Lacis Retail store and the extensive collection of Kaethe and Jules Kliot.
An amazing dedication to the preservation of the finest of human handiwork.

You will find thousands of specimens from pre-Columbian Peru, the finest from the 17th c. European courts and examples of the machine laces exemplifying the 19th c. industrial revolution.

You are sure to find something interesting in the extensive library.
Rare & Special Titles are available.

Be sure to check the displayed lace within the panels

A wonderful place dedicated to preserving cherished heirlooms.

A wall of accessories to match.

They offer free shipping for all retail orders placed online.

Full Wholesale privileges are available.

Discounts are offered to Teachers, Schools and Institutions and Manufacturers .

They even have dreidels.

Remember “Gone with the Wind”? This is currently on display curtsy of the owners.

A few more period clothing on display.

 

 A gorgeous gown and a matching hat.

Be sure to check the new items introduced page for new items being available.

Lacis Bridal Services, send a photo of your dress and get photocopies of available laces.

Take a look at the Free Downloads page.

Want to check out the store?

http://lacismuseum.org

2982 Adeline Street
Berkeley, California  94703
 
at Ashby & Adeline St., adjacent to the “Ashby” BART Station
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Free Admission
tel: 510-843-7290

Went on a field trip to Stone Mountain & Daughter, a wonderful fabric store, with the sewing class.

Stone Mountain & Daughter store has 2 floors filled to the brim.
You will find brochures with the different selection of sewing and quilting classes they are offering, as you enter the store.
You can find a list of classes being offered:
http://www.stonemountainfabric.com/sewing-classes.htm

You have great selection of various fabric types.
As well as, grouping of  cotton prints and solids for the quilter, fashion and DIY sewer.
You will find Silks, Jacquards, Dupioni, Charmeuse, Chiffons and so much more!
Designers fabric such as Amy Butler, Robert Kaufman, Alexander Henry, Kaffe Fassett, Kokka of Japan, Echino and many others.
Look through the wonderful selection of yarns and books.

The top floor is where the classes are held as well as 50% discounted fabrics.
You can also find a variety of patterns, notions and accessories for your convenience.

Want to check out the store?

www.stonemountainfabric.com

2518 Shattuck Avenue at Dwight Way
in downtown Berkeley, CA 94704

Local 510-845-6106
Toll free 1-866-4SEW-FUN
Fax 510-845-6114

OPEN 7 DAYS • Mon – Fri 10-6:30 • Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-5:30
please call for special holiday hours
email: fabriclady3@gmail.com