Saturday, December 10, 2011

Visit to The Knittn' Kitten Vintage Craft Supply Store

Yesterday I visited one of my favorite places, The Knittn' Kitten: Portland's Vintage Fabric and Craft Store. Whenever I go there, I come home loaded with vintage fabric, buttons, beads, embroidery floss, and yarn--and I don't have to pay an arm and a leg for it either--yay!


Ethel and Rome, mother and daughter, are the proprietors of The Kitten. If they don't have what I'm looking for in the shop, often they can get it for me. The best is when they go into their storage room and dig a little. Usually they return with craft supply treasures! ;-)

Ethel greeting me at the door

Yesterday I bought beads and felt. Last time I was there I bought gingham fabric, lace, and ribbon. It's just a fantastic way to recycle, get the craft supplies I need, and save money over buying from the big box-type craft stores. Maybe that's why my fabric and craft supply stash is so big! :-)

Let me give you a little tour of the place:

Ribbons and lace, Rome in the background helping a customer

Vintage notions and fabrics

Vintage buttons and beads

Miniature bear rug for your dollhouse, anyone?

If you're in the Portland area, The Knittn' Kitten is a no-brainer--definitely stop in for a visit. They're located at 7530 NE Glisan Street. The phone number is (503) 255-3022. If you can't make it to Portland, Ethel and Rome have an Etsy shop too--woohoo! I hope you enjoyed my little tour of one of my favorite places. Until next time.... xoxo Jennifer
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  1. Drora's minimundoDecember 10, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Thank you for the tour. It's a wonderful friendly shop.
    Hugs

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  2. beatrizDecember 10, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    ¡¡¡Que maravilla de tienda!!!!!! cuantos botones y telas.......... Seguro que disfrutastes mucho. Un beso.

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  3. HeleniDecember 10, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Wow, that's a very cosy store. I like it.

    gr.Heleni

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  4. FabiolaDecember 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Fantastic store. The bear rugs are cute.
    Bye Faby

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  5. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Thank`s for the tour and the link to their Etsy shop.
    Mona

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  6. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodDecember 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Hi Jennifer. looks a bit like heaven. such an adorable store.
    If I would live in Portland, it would be very dangerous for my purse :) !!!
    Have a great weekend.

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  7. AscensionDecember 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Seguro que lo pasaste genial en esa tienda, es para volverse loca jejeje
    besitos ascension

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  8. Maria IrelandDecember 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Wonderful shop i could gladly browse there for a few hours :D
    Hugs Maria

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  9. The Old MaidDecember 10, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Great shop! Thank you for the tour and link!
    hugs

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  10. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    You are SO welcome, Drora! Thank you for your lovely comment! I appreciate your support. :-)

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  11. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Hola beatriz! You are so right! It really is a wonderful shop! Come visit! :-)

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  12. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Fabiola! Great to hear from you! Aren't those bear rugs cute? They're only available at The Knittn' Kitten! :-)

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  13. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    The next time I'm around, I'll definitely visit the store. ;)
    Today I must have a look at the Etsy shop. Thank you, Jennifer.
    Hugs from Craftland

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  14. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Hi Heleni! Great to hear from you. Yes, The Knittn' Kitten is really cozy and homey. I'm glad you like it! Maybe a trip to Portland is in your future? ;-)

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  15. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hi Mona! You are very welcome! Hope you had as much fun reading it as I had writing it! It's always lovely to hear from you. :-)

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  16. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Mieke! Yes, it is a little dangerous for my purse too! ;-) Thank you for your lovely comment! :-)

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  17. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Hola Ascension! Yes, it's easy to go crazy in The Knittn' Kitten--so true! :-) Thank you for your fun comment! :-)

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  18. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Hi Maria! Yes, me too! It is a great place to browse for a few hours. I must bring food in my car when I visit there! :-)

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  19. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hi The Old Maid! Great to hear from you! You are very welcome! :-)

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  20. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Craftland! Yes, the Etsy shop is a great way to get to know The Knittn' Kitten! Or a trip from Germany to Portland! ;-)

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  21. LatainaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Ooh, that looks like an awesome place to visit! I can easily see how one could walk out arms full. Thanks for sharing! =)

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  22. LatainaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I forgot to mention how cute those bear rugs are! LOL
    =)

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  23. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Lataina! Great to hear from you! Doesn't it look fun?! Maybe you'll come to Portland sometime and check it out! :-)

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  24. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Hi again, Lataina! Aren't they cute? Thanks for taking the time to leave another comment! :-)

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  25. AuxiDecember 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Me encantan esas tiendas, son una locura. Besos

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  26. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Hola Auxi! Glad you like stores like The Knittn' Kitten! It's crazy fun, isn't it?! :-) Thanks so much for leaving a comment!

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  27. BiWuBĂ€rDecember 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    In a way it's good this shop (or should I say temptation?) is so far away from my home... (LOL)! I can truly see why you like visiting that shop, thanks for sharing this with us. But I really disagree about the bear rugs... a flat bear can neverever be cute... ;O)

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  28. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I would love to be in a place like this. I want to buy everything, everything! Thanks for sharing!Hugs!

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  29. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Hi Birgit! Yes, temptation is a good name for the place! ;-) Oh, you are so funny about the bears! You would know, Birgit! You're an expert on bears--I should have consulted you first! ;-)

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  30. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Amary! Fun place, huh? You are very welcome, and thank you for your lovely comment! :-)

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  31. Cinderella Moments December 10, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Thank God I don't live anywhere near there. I'd be permanently broke! But I did put there Etsy shop on my list! This is a great place. You're so lucky to have it close. And they're lucky to have you as a customer.
    hugs,
    Caroline

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  32. PlushpussycatDecember 10, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Caroline! Why thank you! I appreciate that very much! :-)

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  33. TrishDecember 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Lovely post Jennifer. Also, thanks for the help with posting comments/

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  34. SionchiDecember 11, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Oh! qué maravilla de tienda, me encantan las mercerías, disfruto viendo cintas, telas ,hilos, encajes......La tienda de tu foto es preciosa.Besos

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  35. carmenDecember 11, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    ya quedan muy pocas tiendas asĂ­!

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  36. Sans!December 11, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I will definitely go crazy in a place like this!

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  37. RosamargaritaDecember 11, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Es una magnĂ­fica tienda Jenni que suerte tener ese clase de suministros y con gente amable atendiendo, los propietarios siempre atienden bien, los empleados NO!
    Un abrazo

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  38. PlushpussycatDecember 11, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Hi Trish! Thank you very much! You are so welcome on the help with posting on other blogs! I'm so glad it worked for you too! :-)

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  39. PlushpussycatDecember 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Hi Sionchi! Great to hear from you! I'm so glad you like the shop and my photos. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment! :-)

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  40. PlushpussycatDecember 11, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You are so right, Carmen! There are very few shops like this--it is unique!!! :-)

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  41. PlushpussycatDecember 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Hi Sans! Oh yes, I can definitely see you in The Knittn' Kitten having a ball! Going crazy seems to be a common theme within the comments. Thank you for your lovely comment! :-)

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  42. PlushpussycatDecember 11, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Hola Rosamargarita! Great to hear from you! Yes, you are very right! I am so lucky to have a shop like this with these supplies AND friendly owners, not employees who don't care! :-)

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  43. ElianaDecember 11, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    What a lovely shop! I think no one can resist filling a bag with purchase! ;)
    Hugs

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  44. PlushpussycatDecember 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Well said, Eliana! Really well said! Yes, filling a bag--what fun! :-) Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! :-)

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  45. MALINIKDecember 12, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Thank you for the tour Jennifer! I really enjoyed it! :)

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  46. PlushpussycatDecember 12, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    You are so welcome, Ina! I'm glad you liked it! :-) Thank you for leaving a comment.

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  47. Eloisa December 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Que suerte haber encontrado una tienda como esa, es una maravilla y tiene de todo lo que nos gusta. Felicidades por tu hallazgo. Besos.

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  48. PlushpussycatDecember 12, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Hola Eloisa! Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm reprinting it hear in English, because I like it so well: "How lucky to have found a store like that, it is wonderful and has everything we like. Congratulations on your find." You are right! Thank you so much! :-)

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  49. MariaDecember 13, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Thanks for the tour and the link.We don't have that kind of stores here in Holland (i think).I would love to visit it one day. Hugs
    Maria

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  50. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Hi Maria! You are very welcome! I'm guessing that this kind of shop is very rare everywhere. Ethel and Rome would love to meet you at The Knittn' Kitten, and I would love to join you for a little shopping trip! Welcome! :-)

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