A Quilting Field Trip

I had a really fun outing yesterday with a few of the Frankfort Girls. We took a little field trip to a new-to-me quilt shop in Oak Hill, OH, called Appalachian Mercantile. It's located out in the remote, farming regions of Jackson County. 

I'd heard some of the girls mention this shop before, but really didn't think I'd be as "wowed" as I was upon visiting. Gosh, what a hidden gem of a shop! She might be out in the middle of nowhere, but she definitely has a lot to offer, making it totally worth the trip from wherever you are.

Owner Cynthia was so very accommodating, fun to talk to, full of industry tidbits and clever banter. It truly felt as though she'd known us for ages. We were quite at home.

Cynthia offers long-arm services, internet sales, and a very well-organized and well-stocked brick-and-mortar store. Just take a look at these photos. I was particularly fascinated with all the samples, many of which are tacked to the ceiling, and all of which are her own makes.

Yes, I did rescue some fabric from this shop, and not just a little. More than likely, I'm just short of needing an intervention, so please be on standby. 

Helen, Sharon, Terry and I

Nearby to the quilt shop, we had lunch at Four Mile Bakery, where we had delicious pulled-pork sandwiches and freshly-baked desserts. 

I highly recommend an occasional outing with quilting friends to explore new shops. This one was a definite winner!

Happy Quilting, Friends!

Jayne