Epicurean Boutique

Epicurean Boutique Epicurean Boutique is all about hand work. I carry wool/cotton applique patterns, hand dyes wools My name is Patty Vatter and I own Epicurean Boutique.

I am married, my husband's name is Ric and we have a beautiful red-headed son named Jeremy. I live outside of Washington DC in a small town called Lake Ridge. I LOVE working with my hands and have done it all - all kinds of crafting that is... From tole painting, to stain glass. And yes - along the way of every type of media that I learned - I bought "all" of the supplies you need to open up a st

ore (just kidding). I began sewing at the age of 15 - took a home economics class in high school and learned how to sew. I used my mom's Singer sewing machine for several years - and made clothes for myself including my senior prom dress. I purchased my first sewing machine at the age of 21 (Viking) and began sewing - making all kinds of crafts including dolls, bunnies, and santas. Once my son was born - I discovered salt dough ornaments and made them for friends and family and began selling them and cloth dolls at local craft shows. I participated in the shows with my best friend Jan - Doughpourri was the name of our business. For many years, we sold our crafts at the local craft shows in the Washington DC area -- schools, Wakefield Rec Center, convention centers. It is a rewarding feeling knowing that a little part of you was being displayed in someone's home, Christmas tree etc. We did the craft show circuit for many years. Then in late 1992 - I got this bright idea to open up a shop to sell my crafts. Hence Epicurean Crafts was born - BTW, my husband choose the name for for the store. Slowly year after year, the shop grew - first in the gifts and crafts department - then the quilting section expanded. I love using Debbie Mumm's fabrics and use them to dress my dolls and santa's. Also, I collected her books/booklets and began quilting - starting with making her ornaments and then moving on to small wall hangings. I had a hard time finding her fabrics - so I decided to carry them in my store. It was very EASY for me to shop in my store - because I LOVE just about everything I buy. I love having the shop and participating in the quilt shows around the country - I very much enjoy meeting people and love our customers. I operated the shop for 19 years and closed the doors due to personal issues on December 30, 2010. I had every intent to open another store in Rehobeth Delaware - but now that I am retired, I just prefer to vend at the shows and take things easy! I participate in major quilt shows around the country. I have folks that travel and help me vend and setup for the shows. Many THANKS goes to all of my friends, family and the designers that have supported me through all of the years of having the shop and now with vending at the shows!! Thanks for your continued support!!

We are all setup for the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival at Jefferson County Fair Park. Show starts tomorrow! We hop...
09/10/2026

We are all setup for the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival at Jefferson County Fair Park. Show starts tomorrow! We hope to see you!

07/25/2026

Here's my show schedule for the remainder of this year. I hope to see you at one of these shows. I hope you're having a great summer!!
September 11 - 13 * Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson WI
September 17-20 * Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, Oaks PA
Sept 25 & 26 * 2026 Quilting in the Pines, Historic Fair Barn in Pinehurst NC
October 17 & 18 * NY Sheep & Wool, Rhinebeck NY
November 7 & 8 * Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA

My next show -- South Carolina Hookin. Here's the details...
07/15/2026

My next show -- South Carolina Hookin. Here's the details...

SOUTH CAROLINA HOOKIN’ VENDORS
Here is the final, awesome line up of Vendors coming to offer their goods to you in July!
The Newest Rug Hooking and stitching event in South Carolina!
2026 South Carolina Event

Columbia SC, Hookin' is being held at
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center,
1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC. 2920

July 21,22,23, 2026!
The hours are 9-4 for registered attendees on Tuesday and Wednesday and 9-3 on Thursday

Walk ins can visit the show and the doors open at 10am for walk-in’s to shop and view the rug show only $12 each. under 12 is free
Please share and spread the word. This is a fabulous display of traditional rug hooking. This is not your childhood latch hooking 😉 plus there is hand dyed wool, yarns and many styles of stitching and such wonderful creativeness. You don’t want to miss this!

#1 Searsport Rug Hooking, Your Hosts
Rug Hooking patterns, as is bolt wool, linen, monks cloth,
frames, Hooks and fun extra goodies!

#2 Across Generations (teaching also)
Master dyer and dyeing supplies

#3 Epicurean Boutique
Wool Appliqué, patterns, kits and bundles of wool

#4 Checkmate Farm (teaching also)
Oxford Punching, yarns and patterns

#5 Maureen Rugar (teaching also)
Beautiful Dyed Wool and more!

#6 Attic Heirlooms (teaching also)
The most wonderful appliqué supplies threads, needfuls and kits

#7 The Woven Reed
Unique baskets from Maine for all your fiber and collecting needs

#8 Baskets of Wool (teaching also)
Ton’s of cute patterns for rug hookers!

#9 The StitchenKitten
Cross Sticher's will Delight! Threads, patterns and more!

#10 Rustic Eweniques
Great assortment of Prim Patterns

#11 Ravens Gate Primitives
Wool, patterns and kits

#12 Katie Pucket
Fun rug hooking items, wool and patterns

#13 GoatHill Designs (teaching also)
Author, Colorist, proddy, patterns

#14 New Earth Designs (teaching also)
Wonderful Patterns

#15 Revival’s Fiber Arts & Gatherings
Wool fabric, patterns, fiber for spinning and weaving

#16 Wool-En-Ewe
Dyed wool and unique Stitching

#17 Primitive and Proddy w/ Vicki M (teaching also)
Fun patterns and techniques

#18 Woolen Heirlooms (teaching also)
Fun Primitive rug Hooking patterns and more

#19 Woven Treasures
Handwoven hooking and stitching baskets for the fiber artist from Florida

#20 Capri Boyle Jones (teaching also)
Incredible artistic rugs, wool and patterns

#21 GODDESSRAGS
FABULOUS JACKETS AND VEST FROM COTTON SARIS

#22 Basket Treasures-Wool Cottage
Unique fun wool crafts

#23 WOOLY DYE WORK (teaching also)
Beautiful hand dyed wool and patterns

#24 HoneyDoo Cutters
Able to Vend on Tuesday and Wednesday only

#25 The Sharp Guy
Sharpening scissors and knifes
AND CUTTER HEADS!

Links to all these great shops are on our website under 2026 Vendors. Check them out and pre order to be sure they bring what you really, REALLY, REALLY
NEED! I know when we pack to travel far away to a show we can’t bring everything and always have someone disappointed because we didn’t bring the one thing they wanted from us! When a simple email, text or call would have ensured it!

https://searsportrughooking.com/pages/florida-vendors

06/14/2026

Next Show on our schedule is the Vermont Quilt show - starts next week, June 18-20 at the Doubletree/Hilton Expo, South Burlington Vermont. For more show information - The Vermont Quilt Show
We hope to see you next week!

04/22/2026

Paducah is officially open! Turn up the volume. Visit my booth #1109 Expo.

Thank you to all of our customers that visited my booth last week at the Lancaster-Lebanon Quilt Show! We had a wonder...
03/30/2026

Thank you to all of our customers that visited my booth last week at the Lancaster-Lebanon Quilt Show! We had a wonderful show. Next show on my schedule is Paducah! Super excited to be returning to Paducah. Visit my booth in the Expo #1109!

Next Show on my schedule is the Lancaster/Lebanon PA show -- Show starts this Wednesday March 25-28 at the Lebanon Valle...
03/21/2026

Next Show on my schedule is the Lancaster/Lebanon PA show -- Show starts this Wednesday March 25-28 at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center. I hope to see you there.

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P. O. Box 255
Occoquan, VA
22125

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+17036156183

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