When is it really too late?

The implications of the sale of the building housing Island Quilter are staggering. As stated in the article in last week’s Beachcomber, the shop draws customers from all over the world, bringing business to other places on the island.

Does it make sense to use a unique space that brightens our lives with awesome artwork offered in their displays from talented quilters every month, houses a one-of-a-kind choice of quality fabrics at discounted prices, classes and workshops, and one-on-one help to every customer? Let’s give this a think!

To use premium retail space for a business that draws people to the island and break it up to use for an exercise studio in the back with a yet-to-be-determined business in the front? Why does this make any sense?

There are places on the island where an exercise business could thrive. Please reconsider. Paul and Anja have worked so hard to establish a jewel of a shop that helps to make Vashon very special. We need them more than they need us.

— Julia Rhoads