5 day trip to Pennsylvania
 

I have 5 lovely days in quilters heaven next week....am visiting from Ireland.

I'd love some advice on best shops..dry goods stores...museums to visit
and things not to miss.

I really don't want to miss the good stuff..I'm in desparate need of a battery and
inspiration recharge!

Thanks

Karen

Welcome to the United States! My paternal grandmother was from Mayo, Ireland. I live in the state just above Pennsylvania and have heard many wonderful things about shops there. Unfortunately I don't remember the names of the shops. I will attempt to get a hold of my other quilty friends and see if they have any advise.

Don't know anything about quilt shops in that area, but enjoy your visit.

Welcome to the forum & I hope that some of the members in that area see your posting. I did a quick search & see 5 pages of members listed. http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...sername&order=
If it was me traveling, I would be tempted to go through the listing & find a member who currently posts & send them a PM. This forum is so large that it is very easy for members to miss your posting and they might be delighted to hear from you. Have a great trip!

What part of PA are you visiting? I live about 45 minutes from Erie, PA and I know there is a little quilt shop there called Millcreek Sewing and Fabric. There is also a shop in Cambridge Springs, PA called Country Stitchin'...a quilter who is gaining in popularity, Dusty Farrell, is the machine quilter there.

I hope you are going to Lancaster! If you are, let us know - there are LOTS of great shops to visit.

Welcome to the US. I'm not familiar with the area but I'm sure many here are. Have a wonderful time!

There are several nice shops in the Erie PA area, which is in the northwest corner. Kelly's sewing corner is small but very lovely and Kelly is a hoot. Very nice. Foxs sewing is a great store, lots of selection, a little further south from here. And there s also a great store in Mercer PA, called The Gallery. These are my go-to shops for this little corner of PA.

yes, I should have been more specific....I am going to Lancaster county...but am also prepared to travel around a bit

Lancaster! There's Zook's, The Country Store, Sauders, The Quilt and Fabric Shack, Burkholder's and Weaver's. All great stores. You will need to ship trunks of fabric back to Ireland. Lucky you!