Len's Mill Store
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ontario
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I went to university in Waterloo and there was one there. It was like getting lost in fabric heaven! You had to search around that particular store for what you were looking for, but prices were fantastic!
I havent been back in a few years, but it may be worth the road trip.
Kristy
I havent been back in a few years, but it may be worth the road trip.
Kristy
#33
If you are coming to Canada from the State ( Detroit) the closest Lens' Mills is in London Ontario. That is a 1 and 3/4 hour from the border! and it is off the Wellington Road exit... They have great buys, be sure to print off any coupons from the net before you go and make sure you give it to the lady when she is cutting your material..
I have been to the one in Kitchener The original one .. it is great , the one in cambridge is messy but if you have the time , you can get some good buys. I really liked the one in London as it is much more organized. Whenever I go there I plan to spend at least a couple of hours looking at the material.... YOu should come to Canada.. you would love it.
I have been to the one in Kitchener The original one .. it is great , the one in cambridge is messy but if you have the time , you can get some good buys. I really liked the one in London as it is much more organized. Whenever I go there I plan to spend at least a couple of hours looking at the material.... YOu should come to Canada.. you would love it.
#34
that particular video has been done at the original one in Kitchener... it is a basement full of materiall!!! When I go up there I have my sister drop me off and come back in 3 hours.. .you can just walk and walk.. also they have knitting and crocheting supplies, serger supplies, and upstairs is like a big warehouse of dollar items etc for the home.... As I said previously come to Canada....!
#35
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Livonia, MI near Detroit
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Only 3 hours! I would need all day, OK two at least. Looks like some wonderful stores. I really need to get passport renewed. It was so nice when you could just use your drivers license and birth certificate.
Wendy
Wendy
#37
Originally Posted by Teacup
Originally Posted by grma33
I`m only about 3 1/2 hrs away. Heard about but never been. Maybe a harley trip when the weather warms up!
Gale
Gale
Hmmmm....sounds like something with a BIG trunk might be a good choice.
I was just in the Cambridge Lens Mills store - a sturdy historical building, and have been in the London store. Of course I found lots to fill in my stash :)
BUT - not very many bargains - lots of the bolts are the same price as we find in our LQS- $12 - $18 / meter. And it is not nearly as tidy or brightly lit as many of the larger stores I've been to state-side (JoAnns, MaryJos). Just so you know what you're in for if anyone is planning a trip.
That said, the Cambridge area (Kitchener / Waterloo / Galt / Cambridge) is a beautiful area with exciting spots to visit for many interests ... St Jacob's comes to mind :) And London is also a beautiful little city with interesting attractions.
Just my 2 cents ...
#40
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Location: Ontario
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[quote=LindaM][quote=Teacup]
Of course, if you're in St. Jacob's, be sure to stop in at the Mennonite quilt shop at the market. Everything in the store is done by hand and absolutely beautiful work. They have lots of fabric for sale too, but I always stop to admire the fine workmanship on the display quilts. I've never seen anything like it.
Kristy
Originally Posted by grma33
That said, the Cambridge area (Kitchener / Waterloo / Galt / Cambridge) is a beautiful area with exciting spots to visit for many interests ... St Jacob's comes to mind :) And London is also a beautiful little city with interesting attractions.
Just my 2 cents ...
Just my 2 cents ...
Kristy
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