This is a high end yarn and needlecraft shop.  No kits, nothing 'ready to do'. It has yarns, flosses, patterns, books accessories of every kind.  Kind of a place for the experienced crafter, not the weekend amateur...

There is a large window in the front, with the shops name on it and the hours are on the door.  Noon to 9pm, but closed on Sunday and Monday.  In the window yarns, flosses, some books, and a few finished projects are displayed.  Along the walls of the shop over the items for sale are other projects; Mostly of the embroidery type perhaps with some three dimensional and some other items of the crafting variety. A woman named Diana runs the shop during the days and it is usually Rose who closes it down at night.

While the shop is not yet open, there is activity, mostly at night, as Rose and her ghoul Diana get the shop ready for the grand opening.  A large sign states that the opening will be in one week.  Already, there have been people, mostly women, looking through the window of the shop.

In one corner of the window is an embroidery stand, with an unfinished piece on it, obviously part of the display.  Flowers, vines, fancy things surrounding the name of the shop, embroidered on the fabric in gothic letters.

Even a small ad in the newspaper, stating the opening.  

Grand Opening.

Rose and Diana are both there, the opening timed to just barely after sunset.  Hot and cold drinks are available, along with little 'gift packs' for anyone purchasing anything.  Said packs to coordinate with the purchases.  Patterns of various kinds for knitters or crocheters.  Transfer patterns for embroiderers.  While, perhaps its not super busy, there is enough interest in the shop, and, probably enough crafters about that, certainly the shop shouldn't lose money.

Of course the Dahlia would be there. She makes an appearance at every opening, show or accomplishment that her clan mates have. Of course she never has any herself.. Except maybe parading around a studly new ghoul.

But she will be here none the less. Her car waiting out front, probably double parked, just for the attention. She will be here to scrutinize and look everything over, as if she could have created anything like it herself...

Most who come in would have gotten a small 'gift bag' containing some kind of project, and could also get into a drawing for a 'Rose Meadows' original.  An embroidery picture of a lighthouse, complete with waves, shells, and a small boat.  The picture is a composite of different types of crafts.  Embroidery, some stuffing makes some items three dimensional.  There is even a bit of macrame on the picture, cleverly knotted and laced to look like seaweed.  

Its been a busy week since she opened, and the drawing is tonight.  Many of the women who put in for the picture will probably be there.  

The Dahlia was here more to scoff than anything else... she will leave before the drawing if noone pays attention to her, as is likely. Her jealousy over Rose's ability to create is about as see through as the majority of her wardrobe...

Opening week done, the picture given ceremoniously to the happy winner, and things are going to normal.  Diana opening up the shop at noon, Rose coming in after sunset to take over, and give her time to do things.  Both usually busy with some sort of craft, in between helping people in the small shop.

As things settle down, and the store does its usual business, there are also classes offered, some by Diana, some by Rose, and others by some of the patrons of the store.  The classes are very informal, but also a good way of bringing someone in, to let them see what can be done with embroidery floss, yarn, material and imagination.

When things wind down a very recognizable face will make an appearance in the shop. It would be shocking if he were here for himself... As he is the Sheriff. Quadril arrives alone and very close to closing time.

He looks a bit disheveled but is the picture of tailored fashion none the less. His watch worth easily more than most peoples first cars...

He picks around on his own a bit, inspecting the work on the walls more than the kits. He will seek out anyone working there and ask for the lovely Miss Meadows...

Well, since she is the only one working there, she'll happily admit to being said Miss Meadows, and how may she help him?  All this with a lovely smile, and very laid back relaxed air.

Quadril apologizes for not recognizing her. And goes about explaining his buisness here.

'I'm looking to get a recreation of a tapestry done for a friend of mine. He will be in town in a few weeks and i would like to suprise him with it. Its a rather large piece...'

He produces a photograph, which is obviously of a painting to recreate this long long piece...

'This friend is an elder of our clan and i would consider it a personal favor if you could make such a thing for me.. '

*rae at the request, then studies the tapestry, asking questions, such as how large is it, actually, what was the original, woven, embroidered or painted, and does he want it as close as possible, or the easiest and quickest?

Quadrial gives an akward smile. Like hed much rather be out pistol whipping thinbloods than buying tapestries...

After a short sigh he answers: ' the original was woven and about eight feet tall.. maybe four across. I want it to be as close to exact as you can manage, spare no expense..'

Eyes him...then smiles.  'you must understand that a work like this could take years, at least at the time it was created' *ponders going into the whole weaving thing, decides it would be futile* 'with both of us working on it, given a pattern, it still could take some time' *thinks about it, she and Diana could work on it, full time, but still....* 'it won't be exactly like the original, unless it also was embroidered, but I can certainly get all the facts, and go from there'

'That would be great.'

He takes on a more relieved tone. 'I can pay whatever you ask... with the added bonus that your work will be prominently displayed in an important elders haven... I would jump at the chance, were i able to produce such a thing myself..'

He may be just buttering her up, but it is a nice point...

*well, of course the idea of having one of her works in a prominent area does appeal to her, and the sale of such an item appeals to her business sense even more.  A bright smile, to him* 'I'll get all the facts, the pattern and give you an estimate, I should be able to find out most of it by tomorrow'

'Excellent.' Quadiral leaves both the picture and a card with a number to reach him at.

'Thanks for your help, sorry if i kept you past closing..'

'not at all, this will be a challenge' *indeed, she will sit down at her computer when he's gone, and she's locked up the store, to start getting all the information needed.  Most of the items needed, she has right in her own store, others, she might have to send Diana out for.*


(a general descrïption of the piece in mind, would be good)

*getting the pattern for the piece in mind, well, easy enough, its a tapestry, so woven with some accent embroidery.  Her own copy, that she will make will be all embroidery, so while it will take some time, it won't take the years of word the original did.  In fact, she even has the proper type of courser linen to use, keeping in with the antique look.  Cutting and hemming the cloth takes only an hour.  the actual tracing on of the pattern, most of a night, going by the template she and Diana got by expanding the picture, and printing out the various pieces.  Good thing they've done this before.  Its a painstaking work.

Now, the actual work can begin.  the various colors of floss and yarn are assembled, the pattern copy is nearby and the piece itself is on a frame that they can roll up as each section is finished.

Of course, the actual working on the piece is a great advertisement in itself, people do enjoy watching such things, and often are inspired to try something similiar.  Much like many of Rose's original pieces, where she combines three dimensional quilting with embroider and macrame has inspired several to try different things.

The piece itself, well, with two dedicated and experienced crafters, it should do quite well.

Unlife for Rose is settling to a nice program.  After the shop closes, she takes a walk, or, sometimes, has someone over to talk with about crafts.  Often a person from the store, someone who becomes a 'donor' so to speak.  While it is not a requirement that all her 'donors' are crafters, its certainly much easier to overcome their minds, if they are concentrating on something else, then take what she needs, and send them on their way, quite happy with things.

The few times she goes someplace else, perhaps a more high end club, or resteraunt, she doesn't always get what she wants.

In any case, there is always Diana, a willing donor.