Thread: best quilt shops in Lancaster County, PA?

Originally Posted by sewnsewsue

I really like Log Cabin. They have some unusual things besides just fabric. Zooks and Sauders are great. Old Country Store always had a great variety. As for Obie's, wow, is that a scary place. It is SO overcrowded that you really can't see anything. The bolts are stacked on shelves with the ends facing out in huge piles. You need to tell the workers what you are looking for. We were told not to touch anything- ask for help as a stack of bolts had fallen on a customer. We DID notice metal shopping carts filled with fabric on the stores porch when we parked. That was a clue to what was inside. To be honest, there was nothing I needed bad enough to buy there. It was beyond claustrophobic. I felt like I was in a tunnel maze. Once was enough. It was definitely an experience.

I agree with your assessment of Obie's!! Last time I was there (last summer) the porch was filled with boxes and boxes of fabric.

I like Weavers in Lititz Pa. and Dutchland Quilt patch on Rte 30 Both are great shops Sorry for the douoble post but wanted to add the second quilt shop

Originally Posted by sewnsewsue

I really like Log Cabin. They have some unusual things besides just fabric. Zooks and Sauders are great. Old Country Store always had a great variety. As for Obie's, wow, is that a scary place. It is SO overcrowded that you really can't see anything. The bolts are stacked on shelves with the ends facing out in huge piles. You need to tell the workers what you are looking for. We were told not to touch anything- ask for help as a stack of bolts had fallen on a customer. We DID notice metal shopping carts filled with fabric on the stores porch when we parked. That was a clue to what was inside. To be honest, there was nothing I needed bad enough to buy there. It was beyond claustrophobic. I felt like I was in a tunnel maze. Once was enough. It was definitely an experience.

Have to agree about Obie's. Beyond claustrophobic definitely describes it! It's so overwhelming, I just walked in and walked out my second time there. First time spent maybe 10-15 minutes, then had to get out.

Edit: Didn't realize I had posted on this thread in June!

Originally Posted by sewnsewsue

I really like Log Cabin. They have some unusual things besides just fabric. Zooks and Sauders are great. Old Country Store always had a great variety. As for Obie's, wow, is that a scary place. It is SO overcrowded that you really can't see anything. The bolts are stacked on shelves with the ends facing out in huge piles. You need to tell the workers what you are looking for. We were told not to touch anything- ask for help as a stack of bolts had fallen on a customer. We DID notice metal shopping carts filled with fabric on the stores porch when we parked. That was a clue to what was inside. To be honest, there was nothing I needed bad enough to buy there. It was beyond claustrophobic. I felt like I was in a tunnel maze. Once was enough. It was definitely an experience.

I agree with your assessment of Obies; you have to go just once to see it! Just overwhelming!

I love Log Cabin quilt shop. They have enlarged it recently And it's wonderful. As for Obie's, it is claustrophobic but if you can handle it, it's worth it because it looks like a lot of her fabric has been hanging around for a while, and I don't think she raises the prices. So you can find an older bolt it might have a good price on it. Also love Burkholders and Sauders. Their bolt sale is coming up in a couple of weeks. Enjoy!!!