After so many compliments on the fabric that my dress is made out of I decided to go by the shop today and get the biz card (I also got more fabric for a new outfit). The Fancy Dry Goods adn Clothing Store is in Columbia State Park, which is near Sonora in the Sierra foothills off of highway 108. Here is a link to their site: www.columbiacalifornia.com/fancy.html . It may be too late for some of you to get up there this year but think about going up next spring, or summer. Call first to make sure that they are open. I went by a couple of weeks ago and they were on vacation. Lindy knows her fabric and pretty much only stocks period prints.
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Mon, November 26, 2007 - 10:08 AMThanks for the link, Kathi!
I'll make it up there one of these days! -
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Mon, November 26, 2007 - 11:51 AMBe sure to stop at the candy store across the street! -
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Mon, November 26, 2007 - 3:49 PMThe candy store is an evil place where they sell legal narcotics. I also visit the Columbia Kitchen for lunch (best french fries). -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 7:30 AMPlease, please, this year.... field trip???? Carrie, Kathi?????? -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 10:11 AMOh, gods, yes! I'm in, Robin. Maybe Kathi can meet us since she comes from the other direction.
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Mon, November 26, 2007 - 3:27 PMThe have an overwhelming amount of period fabric! Also, be sure to look under the pre-made clothing, I found my maroon fabric there - it's polyester so they hide it :). -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 8:03 AMI used to go there as a child I know exacty where this place is. :) -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 5:52 PMRobyn - A different person runs it now from when you were a child. I believe that Lindy has had the concession for about 4 years. She does a great job.
Robin and Carrie - We must go this coming year. Field trip, yes. I will make the trek over the mountains. It's only about 3 hours from my place. -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 5:54 PMHow far from here? Three? Four? Is it a good half-way point? -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 6:13 PMPretty much half way. Actually it is closer to you time-wise. If I didn't have follow the speed limit in Yosemite I could get there sooner. It takes about 2 hours to get to Groveland from my place, and then another 1/2 to 1 hour to Columbia. -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 6:17 PMAh, hail Columbia. Quaint little hamlet. Used to do a Jazz Festival there when I was in college. Great antique shopping, and a lovely long drive. Keep us posted here, I may be a joiner ; ) -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 6:23 PMThe more the merrier!!!! -
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Tue, November 27, 2007 - 6:59 PMSonora also has a great store called Dragoons (I'm not sure if it is still in business though). It has awesome shoes. I think Laurie got her Queenie shoes there, but I could be wrong. -
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Wed, November 28, 2007 - 9:21 AMI have heard of Dragoons. It used to be in Jamestown. I am planning on going to Columbia this Sunday and will inquire at the Dry Goods Store. Hmmm, this could be a very long day. -
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Wed, November 28, 2007 - 11:18 AMCould you mean:
Dragoon's,
68 S Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370
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Wed, November 28, 2007 - 11:21 AMI think that's it - I remember the store being on the main drag. I'd really have to go up there and poke around to be completely sure.
But that is a good place to start!
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Wed, November 28, 2007 - 11:00 AMIf this happens after Fair closes, I'd be interested in tagging along - I live in Oakland. We could take my Prius to save gas. -
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Wed, November 28, 2007 - 3:04 PMNo date is decided. A day trip for me means that the pass needs to be open, otherwise a it will take me about 5-6 hours to get there. -
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Wed, November 28, 2007 - 3:14 PMIt may not be until Spring, but we'll do it one way or t'other, Kathi! Definitely, when the pass is open!
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