how to sew a straight line, and how
to use the rotary cutter, ruler, and
cutting mat. Students are encouraged
to sign up for additional classes to
learn how to finish their quilt tops.
Tisha uses social media
extensively to monitor trends, attract
new customers, and update regulars
on what’s new. “We stay current by
watching the same designers that
our customers watch on Instagram,
Pinterest, and YouTube,” Tisha says.
“Then we break from traditional
rules by offering our customers the
freedom to be unconventional.” As
long as people are inspired to quilt,
Tisha says, Not Your Mama’s Quilt
Store will be around, offering bright
colors and welcoming all quilters,
no matter their experience level.
Visit Not Your Mama’s Quilt Store at
4152 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Suite 156,
Plano, TX 75024; 972/612-2641;
notyourmamasquiltstore.com. Please call
for current shop hours.
THE ARTS
DISTRICT
This area of
downtown Plano
is a vibrant
community of urban
living, galleries,
performing arts
venues, and
restaurants, all set
against a backdrop
of historic buildings
and Haggard Park.
visitdowntownplano
.com
HERITAGE
FARMSTEAD
MUSEUM
This living history
site interprets
life on the Texas
Blackland Prairie
region between
1890 and 1920.
972/881-0140;
heritagefarmstead
.org
LEGACY
FOOD HALL
Enjoy an experience
as well as a feast
with 24 artisanal
food stalls run by
local chefs. It’s
not your mama’s
food court!
972/846-4255;
legacyfoodhall.com
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO
AllPeopleQuilt.com/
left: This comfortable,
contemporary nook
is most often used
by long-suffering
spouses waiting while
their quilt-obsessed
wives shop. Husbands
receive a swag bag
containing a poem of
appreciation, the Wi-Fi
password, bottled
water, something
salty and crunchy,
and a Mr. Goodbar.
