As a self proclaimed yet still wet behind the ears J&O Fabrics veteran employee (2 years and going strong), I can still recall the words I heard from my now boss the day I was hired. From the door I was informed that J&O Fabrics was a family operated and oriented business that carried a proud reputation of providing all of their customers with quality top shelf fabrics for over 45 years and that while many of their current customers shop on their high volumed online store, many of their older customers still like the pleasure of coming inside.
One look down the colorful textured isles of J&Os; humble yet bountiful brick and martyr store and any one can see why. From a wide display of decorative, dress and outdoor fabrics, to an extensive array of upholstery, national sports teams, and novelty prints, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the selection. Luckily J&O’s friendly and knowledgeable floor assistants and expert cutters are on hand to offer their professional insight and suggestions to help any novice through an otherwise intimidating experience. For our regular customers, a weekly visit to their favorite fabric store involves sharing updates on their latest projects with the staff as well as the anticipated discovery of our new fabric arrivals.
For me, J&O Fabrics represents a reflection of American culture in textile and design from the last four decades and further, up until now. A heaven for many but a classroom for more, I have discovered I am not the only one who has found something new to learn everyday here. With so many changes in the fabric and textile industry and so many wonderfully ingenious and imaginative customers nurturing their respective crafts, to say J&O Fabrics is a source of creative inspiration is an understatement. It is no wonder my paychecks look so small; my hard earned money is continually being snatched up by organic Kona cottons, beautiful African prints and cool vintage looks.
This being expressed, after eight hours of servicing our great online customers, invoicing shipments, updating site information, logging in new fabrics, cutting trim and handling a plethora of little odd jobs that help keep the J&O ship running smoothly, at the end of a long day I can still say I like my job. And these are the top ten reasons why….
1. I get to use my BA in Home Economics to teach what I know.
2. I get to learn what I don\’t know.
3. I get to work with creative individuals from different walks of life who are nice too.
4. I work for a boss whose open and understanding. (as much as a boss can be)
5. I get to meet crafters and designers from all over the world.
6. I work in a family friendly and casual setting.
7. My craft is nurtured on a daily, and so is my passion for fabrics.
8. I get to see the latest fabrics before they hit the consumer market
9. J&Os; dedication to satisfactory service.
10. Did I mention my passion for fabrics ??
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