OK, I know this is rather off-the-wall... but my daughter and I will be in NYC at the end of August and are hoping to visit some fabric/notions/sewing stores that specialize in natural materials and fibers. We both like to sew period clothing, and you really need the natural fibers for not just the fabric but also the trims, buttons, etc. Any suggestions from the RS crowd? I've also posted this on another forum.
We'll also be visiting some bookstores she's picked out - The Strand, Housing Works, and Book Culture. If anyone has other favorites to recommend, we'd love to hear about them!
Many thanks in advance.