We are heading for Savannah the last week of January to celebrate our 38th anniversary and my 58th birthday. Anyone know of any fabulous fabric or embroidery shops that I shouldn't miss? I have scheduled Gastonia,NC in so I can hit MaryJo's and LongCreek Mills. Can't miss MaryJo's...gonna get DH to take a picture of me in front of their sign!!

There are lots of quilt shops in MD and VA. Go to search engine and ask for quilt shops in the state you want and it will pull them all up. Jenny Haskins is just outside of DC.

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by maryjo 09 Jan 2010

Thanks for the Jenny Haskins info. I love her stuff.

B sure & visit Paula Dean's rest. while u r in Savannah. It is certainly a treat to visit. *

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by maryjo 09 Jan 2010

That one is definitely in the plan. "The Lady and Sons" is supposedly about 20 minutes from where we're staying

by katydid 09 Jan 2010

think about all us envying you there!!

I have got to make a trip there soon. I live in NC so don't have far to go.love those stors. I am going to get thread and look for fabric to make hand bags out of have a graet pattern . those two shops are the best around here.
Lenamae

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by maryjo 09 Jan 2010

I wish I lived in NC. I was born in Raleigh and have tons of relatives in that area. But all 8 grandkids live here in Southern Maryland so I'll stay put for a while.

It has been several years since i was at Mary Jo's, my sweetie sleep in the parking lot while i shopped. I have bought from Long creek mills, but never been there. You must report your findings. also, i personally pulled into the Robison-Anton factory and they don't have a outlet store( I cried). Now i have discovered a new source for stabilizer and thread, called The Embroidery store www.embstore.com they are located in Winston-Salem,NC phone # 8005049757. If Winston-Salem is not too far off your course of travel, by all means beg to reroute if possible. I live in Ga. so if others are more familiar with NC and SC goodies please chime in. Oh! one more thing to watch for is a billboard advertising K and W cafeterias take the exit and enjoy an excellent meal. Love, Kay

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by maryjo 09 Jan 2010

I purchase from The Embroidery store online also. I love their specials and monthly sale items. Quite familiar with the cafeteria as I am originally from NC.

Mary Jo's is the best your gonna get.

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by lenamae 09 Jan 2010

you are right about that I hate to go I spend so much when I do.the weather is not bad here now it is cold but other than that not bad I live just 55 miles from winston salem.

Are you driving or taking the sled? Seriously. . .I'm sure the weather will change by then--have a great time wherever you visit, and post that picture, OK?

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by maryjo 09 Jan 2010

Driving, our sled is in for repairs. hahahaha. Could have used one here a few weeks ago. 26" of snow and they didn't plow our neighborhood for 5 days. Thankfully we have a 4 wheel drive vehicle.