Three Mountains Shopping

Shopping Destinations of interest to the medievalist travelling in the Barony of Three Mountains (Portland, Oregon, USA)

(books) Powell's

Main Draw: Huge bookstore, stocks new and used.

Location: Main (downtown) store is Powell's City of Books (Burnside), 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 USA. Powell's Technical Books is just a couple of blocks away, at 33 NW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 USA. Several other locations as well (including "Books for Cooks and Gardeners").

Comments: Big bookstore. Big, big, big. It's an overflowing city block in size. Stocks new and used books side-by-side. Pick up a basket and a map when you arrive. If you're visiting with friends, make a date to meet back in the coffee shop in an hour.

Website: http://www.powells.com/

(fabric) Mill End Fabric Store

Main Draw: Huge fabric store. Immense selection.

Location: 9701 SE McLoughlin, 503-786-1234. Hwy 99E is McLoughlin. Store is at Millport just after overpass. While you're in the neighbourhood also check out Woolen Mill store at 8550 SE McLoughlin "just further up the road."

Comments: Get on their mailing list for 25% off coupons and upcoming sale notifications. Also, take those JoAnn's 40% off coupons, as Mill End now accepts the JoAnn's (fabric - one cut only) coupons up to 30% off.

(fabric) Mill End Fabric Store, Beaverton location

Main Draw: Fabric store. Good selection, though smaller than main store.

Location: 4955 SW Western Ave., Beaverton, 503-646-3000.

Comments: Has a small Montavilla Sewing Center store right next door, if you want to test drive the latest in sewing machines or sergers. Now accepting JoAnn's coupons, see above.

(fabric) Pendleton Woolen Mills Outlet

Main Draw: Wool fabric, clothing and notions, amazing bargains at times!

Location: 2 17th Street, Washougal, WA. 98671. From I-5, cross the Columbia River and take Route 14 East to Washougal. At 15th Street, turn left. On the right, you will see the Pendleton billboard.

Comments: As with Powell's, it's possible to quickly spend a lot of money saving money.

Website: http://www.pendletonmillstore.com/

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