The Sample Store

Specialties

Labeling is difficult for us at the Sample Store because we have so many availabilities. Grounded in custom textiles and fabrics with a full-​time artist who can accept custom orders. Add in alterations done in-​house for your well worn garmet than need attention or for that special occasion dress than needs to be modified. All of this with specialty items, random assortments of crafts, antiques, seasonal décor, arrangements, and the ability to add custom free-​handed paint to the newly found gem and you’ve got your perfect depiction of the Sample Store. Stop in and let us create something unique for you.

–Art Supplies, Fabric, Curtain material, Sewing accessories, Buttons, Zippers, hand-​painted specialty items, paintings, wreaths, decorations, and the «Back Room» has a random selection of antiques, and unique items including collectibles and rare finds.

Offering custom made-​to-​order hand painting as well as alterations.

Holidays Update: As seen in the photos, it is time to order your hand-​made Red felt bows. Made with the highest quality felt and wire structure these will last through many holiday seasons and winter weather conditions. Don’t settle for pre made flat bows from the big-​box stores, get your quality decorations here.

History

Established in 1982.

From beginning as a Fabric shop with accessories for sewing and alterations to becoming a specialty shop for the downtown area offering flower arrangements, decorations and home décor for all homes while all along offering unique hand-​crafted and hand-​painted items.

Meet the Business Owner

Janet K.

Business Owner

Artist with collegiate training choosing to freelance in a small business in downtown Elkin has done freehanded painting of anything from custom ornaments, broken heirlooms pieced back together all the way to wall encompassing murals in churches and everything in between.