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jbud2 07-04-2009 05:35 AM

We are planning to head up to the Thousand Islands area in a couple weeks. I have been online and ordered some brochures. But it always helps to get opinions from folks that have been there. So what should we look for? Are there quilt/fabric stores? Good lodging and restaurants? We'll take our passports in case we decide to go over to Canada. Thanks for your input!

jbud2 07-04-2009 05:42 AM

The Thousand Islands are located between New York State and Canada - I forget which province. I think they are in the St Lawarence Seaway that travels into the Great Lakes.

tlrnhi 07-04-2009 05:47 AM

Can ya swing by and pick me up on your way? It's been years and years since I was in that area. Ok, I was little last time I was there. lol

Barbm 07-04-2009 10:24 AM

Love the 1000 Islands. Went there on honeymoon #1. we took a ride on the St. Laurence seaway, it was so nice.

The bridge over to Canada is a sight to believe. I marvel over the engineering feats to make these mammoth bridges.

ai731 07-04-2009 12:41 PM

On the Canadian side of the border, the closest quilt shop to the Thousand Islands I know of is in Brockville, which is about 30mi east of the Thousand Islands Bridge. It's a really nice shop - the lady who owns/runs it did a trunk show at our guild in the spring.

Picket Fence Fabrics
71 King St W, Brockville, ON, Canada

Jan

peaceandjoy 07-06-2009 06:09 PM

Where are you coming from? I don't know of any in the 1000 Islands... But I do know several in upstate NY & the Finger Lakes, as well as the Southern Tier. So if you are headed through any of those areas, I'll pass on the info...

sharon b 07-06-2009 09:00 PM

Do take your passpoets, you just never know what you might want to do and since you will be so close. this way no regrets! Have a GREAT time
Sharon

mic-pa 07-07-2009 01:35 AM

If you are traveling thru Binghamton or Owego NY I know of five quilt shops right in that area. Have a nice time on your vacation. And its only a short hop up to Mesenna NY to see the "locks". Marge

marsye 07-07-2009 03:46 AM

Hey! Come pick me up too! :lol:

jbud2 07-09-2009 12:00 PM

Thanks for everyone's help! We'll be coming up 81 from PA thru NY.
AFter our 4th Bash, I had a week to wind down and get ready for a week of Bible School - that's the week of July12, in the evening. The 18th we'll host our granddaughter's 2nd birthday party - just providing the place and the pool! Then we'll head out Sunday morning.
Do you think I'll need a vacation??


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