02 July 2008

SHIPSHEWANA, INDIANA

LOLLY'S FABRICS
Last Weekend I visited Shipshewana in Indiana. If you have never been there, it is a very quaint Amish Village. The stores were all unique, but the one I fell in love with was a store called, "Lolly's Fabrics" (www.lollys.com). It had everything and I mean everything! They had kits and bolt after bolt of beautiful fabrics...Moda etc. They even had quilts for sale and then quilts on display. And don't get me started on the Book Department! Oh My!! Here are some pics of the treasures I bought...
After spending the morning there, we (my sisters, daughters and Mom) left to visit my cousin in Wooster, Ohio. My cousin bought a Quarter Horse and it was a blast to spend time with her, her husband, 3 dogs and 1 horse. I did take pics of my cousin, Irene and her horse, Zip! He is a beautiful animal and very gentle. He is 13 years old and took me for a glorious ride around the indoor stable... Here is a picture of the back of me on Zip, she is riding bareback (which I have not learned how to do just yet!!! (I don't think I will ever learn that, but I love watching others!!) We then had a great visit with her and this was the first time it was an all girl trip...here are more pics of my mom, sister, niece, daughter...

Well, I better get back to sewing my Missouri Stars and now I have new fabric... Have a great Wed... Hugs, Mary