Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Field Trip

My friend Leslie and I took a road trip just before the new year.  There were no new quilt exhibits for us to visit so we decided to go antiquing instead.  We drove out the PA turnpike to the Morgantown exit and explored along Rt. 23.  The first stop was an antique and collectables (yes, that's what the sign said) store called Treasure Hill.  It was deceptively large and full of all kinds of stuff.  This the kind of place where you have to hunt to find some treasures amid all the clutter.  Sort of fun though.  I picked up some vintage linen dish towels with a pretty green stripe and a small wash board. 


I find it amusing that this is considered a travel size wash board to pack in your suitcase when you go on a trip.  Our next antique stop was a higher-end multi-dealer store called Village Barn Antiques.  It is located in a restored tobacco barn.  The building itself is quite beautiful inside and out, with a great view from the rear parking lot overlooking the rolling farmlands.  There were many beautiful large quilts on display; I settled on the tiniest of doll quilts that was locked away in a display case.  It is only about 5"x8".  So sweet.


We had a delicious lunch at Squire Side restaurant in New Holland.  We decided to celebrate the new weight watchers points plus program by ordering sundaes for dessert.


We made two fabric related stops.  The first was at a store called Obie's Country Store.  If you are claustrophobic, don't go in.  It is jammed from floor to ceiling with fabric and it feels like it will fall down and bury you at any moment.  If you like the fabrics from the 1970's and novelty prints (e.g Eagles football) this is the place for you.  They also have about 10,000 potholders, made from said fabrics, for $1.00 each.

Our last stop was Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA.  My family loves the horseradish mustard and salsa that they sell.  I love the pickled beets too.  Zook's fabrics store is there too.  They have current quilting fabrics, arranged by fabrics lines, instead of color.  The prices are about $2 less per yard than around Philadelphia.  They also have a remnant table, where I picked up some repros for $3/yd.

11 comments:

  1. Who would have thought? A travel wash board! How cute! Sounds like you had a fun day to end the year! ---"Love"

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  2. What a fun day! Its always nice to find a couple of treasures.

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  3. I would love to be able to go antiqueing like you guys do. The one trip I took back to the East Coast a few years back was an eye opener at how many antiques are out there. We have the stores here, but the prices for goods are much higher than what I saw when I was there.
    Happy Quilting!!

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  4. I know what you mean about Obie's . My husband and I visited it in 2002. I always seemed to want the bolt near the top. Thank goodness my husband was tall. She seemed to have lots of homespuns then.
    Sounds like a fun day out with the little weight watcher touches.
    Sue in the UK

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  5. That sounds like a fun day! It is interesting to read this post today. I have just finished my daughter's quilt and went looking for the backing at Hayloft fabrics.
    There are some good shops out there with quite reasonable price tag on fabrics.

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  6. What a fun trip...wish I could do the same!

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  7. Oh, antiquing, fabric and lunch! Warms my heart!

    Liri

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  8. Sounds like a fun day and ice cream sundaes, too! Glad you had a good day.

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  9. Sounds like a fabulous day, lots of interesting sights, bargains and treasures to be found, yummy food and a day out with a friend. A perfect way to end the year.

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  10. Sounds like a great outing, food, fabric, and antiques.I could have used that washboard- my washer was broken over the holidays. Washed hubby's shirts by hand.

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  11. Interesting... I was searching this info for my uncle. He will be happy for such a great info. Thanks for sharing...
    Ana

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