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HONORING
SMALL BUSINESSES
Sew Lubbock

The Benefits of Shopping Local

by Jason and Jamie Denison

meeting about “synergy.” No one not just a store; it’s a gathering place,
needs that. where your love for sewing is met
with a shared enthusiasm and passion
3. Personalized Service. for the craft.
Imagine walking into Sew Lubbock and
having someone greet you by name, So, the next time you’re debating
offer advice on the perfect fabric for between clicking “buy now” on that
your next project, or even suggest that giant retailer’s website or popping
adorable pattern you didn’t know you by Sew Lubbock, remember: small
needed in your life. The employees businesses like Sew Lubbock aren’t
Jason and Jamie
care about making your shopping just about shopping—they’re about
experience memorable—and they supporting your community, fostering
here’s something undeniably won’t judge you for spending 30 creativity, and finding treasures that
magical about stepping into a minutes debating between two shades will make you feel like you belong to
Tsmall business like Sew Lubbock. of purple fabric. (Yes, we’ve all been something special.
It offers something far more precious there.)
than the vastness of online giants And hey, where else can you get
and big-box stores: personality, 4. Less Stress, More Joy. amazing fabric and a chat about your
community, and the kind of service Shopping at Sew Lubbock is a no-stress latest quilting project all in one stop?
that’ll make you wonder why you experience.
ever considered shopping anywhere You won’t have
else. So, let’s take a look at why to fight for a
shopping at Sew Lubbock (and small parking spot,
businesses like it) is a win. dodge crowds, or
listen to elevator
1. You’re Supporting Real People. music. You can
Ever tried to strike up a conversation actually enjoy
with a robot at a self-checkout station? browsing and
We’re guessing you won’t get a maybe even leave
friendly smile or a “How’s your day with a smile on
going?”—and that’s exactly the charm your face, as
of shopping at Sew Lubbock. The opposed to “I
people behind the counter are real, need a nap after
friendly humans. They might even that.”
remember you from your last visit,
which is more than we can say for that 5. The Heart of
impersonal checkout at the big retail Sew Lubbock:
stores. And when was the last time Community. Last
Amazon asked how your dog was but not least,
doing? shopping at Sew 5920 66th Street
Lubbock isn’t just Lubbock, Texas 79424
2. You’re Supporting Local Families. about buying
When you shop at Sew Lubbock, your things—it’s about 806-224-2568
money stays right in the community. connecting with www.sewlubbockquiltco.com
It helps pay for local employees’ your community.
groceries, or maybe even buying that It’s a place where
adorable llama farm down the street creativity thrives,
(okay, that last one might be a stretch, crafters share
but you get the point). When you shop ideas, and where
at giant chains, your dollars head you can find
straight for the corporate offices— support for your
probably to fund another unnecessary latest project. It’s

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