Day 1 ended with Bobbin and I in Corning, New York, well really Red Post, NY. We were up and heading to Ithaca, we wanted to get to the first stop when it opened. But we got a wee bit side tracked.
It was such a pretty covered bridge, and the park near it was a great place for Bobbin to take a walk.
Bobbin and I made it to Ithaca as the shop was opening. It is in a little downtown area, but such a cute shop. I will say the Quilter's Corner was a wonderful shop and they were so friendly.
There was some Birch Organics on sale, that is the fox print, the cute black on white sewing machines, a cute little charm made of leather that looks like a spool, cute little note pad with post it notes, a sweet pair of tiny scissors which are green with daisies and last years row by row which was very pretty.
This was their row this year. I loved the humming bird and the treble clef.
Little did I realize that our next stop would be a 5 1/2 hour drive north. But what beautiful country through, even on the expressway. We ended up in Bennington, Vermont, and the Molly Stark Trail winding our way through the Green Mountains, and saw the beautiful view from Hogback Mountain. The pull out was full so Bobbin and I couldn't pull off and take pics but oh my.
We finally made it to our next stop in Keene, New Hampshire.
New England Fabric and Decorating Center.
The next stop I wanted to make was in Nashua, NH. But the shop closed at 5 and I would not get there until after 5. As I was thinking though, I decided maybe I should start in Maine, up by the shop I wanted to go to and work my way back south.
Bobbin and I got a room in Waterville, Maine, and spent a peaceful night after our long day of driving. Day 3 was going to be interesting.
I love the hummingbird one.so cute.you should see Vt NH and ME during the Fall. Reds and oranges and yellows just like a postcard.leaf peeping is real popular. You drove a lot to row by row but a great way to see the country.
ReplyDeleteMy bucket list to see Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine in the fall with the leaves I bet it is spectacular.
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ReplyDeleteHubster and I lived in Pittsfield, MA when first married--so that whole area was our stomping grounds. It is spectacular in Autumn--next time you come through please let me know and you can have a B&B here in SE CT shoreline...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI thought about heading your way, but it was a wee bit further south than I wanted to go this trip. 8 states in that amount of time is a lot.
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ReplyDeleteI love the covered bridges. Your trip sounds beautiful so far.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bridge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful summer road trip. And yes autumn is spectacular, yet I think my summer vacation in Maine has been one of my best. The beautiful blooms everywhere, the deep greens, and the fresh fruit and produce. I'm looking forward to your posts from Maine. And you're making me want to plan a road trip.
ReplyDeleteKay I didn't stay long in Maine, but oh it was a beautiful state.
DeleteWhat gorgeous designs! (I'm in trouble now. I was not going to look at this year's rows, so I would not be tempted to add another project to my list. These are so darling, I cannot help but look now!) The covered bridge is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteInteresting - we don't have anything like covered bridges here. Loving this trip with you. Is a pull out like the side of the road? We call that the shoulder.
ReplyDeleteI really like the sewing machine material (duh).
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