[MR] historical patterns 40% off (Fwd: [Norsefolk_2] An Era Ends)

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Thought this might be of interest to some of you!
Nancy / Ingvild
 

It is  with the deepest regret we've decided to close out our historical
pattern  line. With the growth of The Big Three's (Simplicity, Butterick,
McCall's)  historical patterns, it has become increasingly difficult to
compete with  these very large marketing machines. Who can argue with a $0.99
pattern?  Even if that pattern isn't historically accurate, so many people
feel that  if they're going to have to spend time tweaking to be assured of a
good  fit, better to spend $0.99 and tweak than a minimum of $20.00.

So, from  now until the patterns are gone, we're clearing out all in-stock
historical  sewing patterns, as well as a few re-enactor supplies and
amusements, at an  unprecedented 40% discount.



The cooperage will still continue  to operate on a limited basis, with Gary
producing cooperage for orders  in-house, and in the future for stock which
will be made available through  our website.



The museum quality embroidery supplies will still  be available, as will
Lorina's artwork and the exquisite line of Porter  music boxes, both large
and small.



In the future we hope to  have other goods of interest for our customers.



Life is a  journey, and we fully expect the journey to be filled with
interest and  evolution.



With regards as always

Lorina and Gary  Stephens

Five Rivers Chapmanry

purveyors of historical sewing  patterns, quality hand-crafted cooperage,
re-enactor and embroidery  supplies, and more.

519-799-5577 info at 5rivers.org -  www.5rivers.org