My name is Roberta...and I'm a Fabric-oholic.
Where do I start to tell you about my Cool Threads Shop....
I have been sewing ever since I was little. ALL the women in my family sewed-my grandmothers, my mother, aunts, sister, cousins...even a few of the "men folk" learned to sew as well. At the ripe age of 4 years old, my (maternal) grandmother taught me the basics of sewing. I fondly remember sitting on her lap, both of us giggling as she worked the treadle giving me a bouncy ride, as I guided some plain muslin fabric. The muslin was transformed into a pillow for my doll, and I was hooked.
I assumed all girls knew how to sew...it is like breathing to me...just something you do without thinking. I was quite surprised (and a bit bored, lol) when I was forced to take sewing as part of my Home Economics class in 7th thru 9th grade.
Since then, I have sewn everything from Halloween costumes and a wedding gown, to a bench seat for a 1967 Rambler station wagon...one of my many "campy" rides, to a doll custom-made for a well-known children's author.
Except for the very basics, I am self-taught, and still love to learn new things! A few years ago, I realized that many people truly appreciate my work, and my Cool Threads Shop was born. It allows me to feed my fabric addiction as well as sharing my love of sewing.
I welcome you to visit my shop and website, of the same name. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!
