I really enjoyed it last year and finished the Shop Hop project over the winter, which you can see here. But I seem to be running out of steam and enthusiasm this year. The amount of driving is a bit prohibitive, but I do like to make a concerted effort to get out to the stores I can't usually get to in the winter.
Last weekend I stopped in at the Hobby Horse and had such an enjoyable visit. I made a few purchases, and they gave me this free reusable box bottom tote bag which I love. And I overheard some interesting conversations while I browsed, including a very generous staff person teaching a new quilter how to hand quilt - that made me smile :)
This store is on such a beautiful property out in the country. I took along a salad (which you can see sitting on the picnic table) and I enjoyed a relaxing lunch listening to the birds, and the breeze, and heard an occasional chicken and a dog.
I felt restored after my visit, with the wonderful staff, the beautiful fabrics and free gifts, and such peaceful scenery.
It's likely that I won't get around to all the stores since July is drawing to a close, but I sure would love a chance to win 1st prize in the draw which is a $3,500 Eddycrest custom made sewing table, so I will see how my free time and energy holds up before the end of the month.
4 comments:
A lovely day for quilt shopping and a great spot for lunch. Interesting and appropriate garden art for a quilt shop. Best wishes on winning the sewing table!
Kathy: It sounds like you had a fun time.
Thank-you for sharing the outdoor photos with us, soon it will be all white and no green here in Minnesota.
Catherine
Oh how I wish I lived closer, I would join you.We could drive around together! I am planning for the shop hop in the Fall that is in and around the Barrie area and north. Much more doable for me and my friends!
I keep thinking that I need to use one of my 'never will work again' machines in the garden.
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