On Wednesday, we bypassed Neff's Country Loft in Belpre, Ohio, because it didn't open until 10. We stopped by Sew Happy Quilting in Belpre. The Internet said it opened at 9 but it wasn't open. We eventually found out that it has all kinds of hours but it all comes down to when someone arrives to open the door. We went on.
Just across the Ohio River, we ended our shop hopping for the day at Bolts & Quarters Quilt Shop in Parkersburg, Ohio. Technically we began and ended with this one shop today. This was a real find. They've been voted Best Quilting & Sewing Store in Mid-Ohio Valley in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018! They recently moved to this location and are adding things and expanding. The people working were all super friendly and today was the owner's birthday so everything was 20% off!
The building used to be a dairy and they are redoing and remodeling it as quickly as they can. This is the left end when you look at the building.
The right side is long and blue.
They have machines, long arms, quilting furniture, fabric, notions, some craft items. The shop was so bright and cheery. I wanted many things but I settled for a turquoise piece and a green piece for my stash. I added the black piece with colored dots just because I liked it. I took this photo as the lady was cutting - I did not bring home 2 bolts of fabric!
We spent most of the day driving interstates among the trees. The trees were nice but we prefer backroads. We found out last night that our preferred route was closed in 5 different places.
We had lunch at the Jubilee Diner in Friendsville, Maryland. We ordered a strawberry milkshake to share. It took a while to make it and then we found out why - they cut up fresh strawberries for it. It was fantastic! Our meals were good too.
Eventually we could see mountains while we were driving on the interstate.
We began in Ohio today, traveled in West Virginia, then Maryland, back in West Virginia, and finally Virginia. We are now in Strasburg, VA, at a place we've stayed before. We'll be here until Sunday. and may be hibernating in the A/C - the temps are in the 90s - ugh!
I'll blog again when I have something interesting to share. Until then, enjoy the 4th of July!
Just across the Ohio River, we ended our shop hopping for the day at Bolts & Quarters Quilt Shop in Parkersburg, Ohio. Technically we began and ended with this one shop today. This was a real find. They've been voted Best Quilting & Sewing Store in Mid-Ohio Valley in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018! They recently moved to this location and are adding things and expanding. The people working were all super friendly and today was the owner's birthday so everything was 20% off!
The building used to be a dairy and they are redoing and remodeling it as quickly as they can. This is the left end when you look at the building.
The right side is long and blue.
They have machines, long arms, quilting furniture, fabric, notions, some craft items. The shop was so bright and cheery. I wanted many things but I settled for a turquoise piece and a green piece for my stash. I added the black piece with colored dots just because I liked it. I took this photo as the lady was cutting - I did not bring home 2 bolts of fabric!
We had lunch at the Jubilee Diner in Friendsville, Maryland. We ordered a strawberry milkshake to share. It took a while to make it and then we found out why - they cut up fresh strawberries for it. It was fantastic! Our meals were good too.
Eventually we could see mountains while we were driving on the interstate.
We began in Ohio today, traveled in West Virginia, then Maryland, back in West Virginia, and finally Virginia. We are now in Strasburg, VA, at a place we've stayed before. We'll be here until Sunday. and may be hibernating in the A/C - the temps are in the 90s - ugh!
I'll blog again when I have something interesting to share. Until then, enjoy the 4th of July!
Good trip....so pretty there. Going to be hot all over so find a cave to hibernate in:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic quilt shopping! There are sure a lot of shops on your trips! Happy 4th of July! Great way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteIt's not any cooler here than it is there, sorry.
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