Hi Beth,
My thoughts were that after Salem NH, we head towards the Atlantic and look for shops that bring us closer to where Kooklabell is staying so that it is easier for her to get back to her hubby so they can enjoy their anniversary together. I think there are shops in Newburyport and North Hampton, but I would have to check.
I love the idea of finally getting to Quilted Threads, but I think it is just too far away, as is Kingston, and we should consider heading east instead.
I had intended to join up with all of you in Pelham and probably would have made Kingston my last stop depending on the time of day we get there.
I think 45 minutes per shop is a good amount of time give or take 15 minutes to make purchases.
If we don't make it to all the shops we want to attend, there is always early spring next year and more time to plan an over night hop to include some great places in New England....maybe even a bus tour to loop around through the Berkshires!
Diane