stitchberry
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Aug 25, 2015 16:00:51 GMT
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Post by stitchberry on Apr 6, 2016 16:20:12 GMT
Hello! This is only my second post☺️
I am going south on the I-5 from the border to Everett for my sons sporting event. Could you recommend a quilt store in the area or off the freeway. I won't have a whole lot of time, but if I hit a really good one, that would be enough for me! I looked on a map and it looks like the closest one is The Needle and I.
Thanks for your help!
Eta: if you have any suggestions for a casual meal, that would be great too!!
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stitchberry
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Aug 25, 2015 16:00:51 GMT
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Post by stitchberry on Apr 7, 2016 0:43:22 GMT
Any evening peas?
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Post by ntsf on Apr 7, 2016 0:49:25 GMT
Laconner is not too far off I-5 and has a great quilt museum.
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Post by rst on Apr 7, 2016 2:12:54 GMT
Sorry, too far North for me to have any inside scoop. Now if you're ever in Seattle area, I can give you several worthwhile suggestions.
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Post by mlynn on Apr 7, 2016 8:50:21 GMT
Mount Vernon is about half way between Bellingham and Everett. They have a store called Calico Creations. It is at 400 S 1st St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. (360) 336-3241. It is only a couple minutes off I-5. You could call them for specific directions. I know how to get there, but do not recall the name of the exit. If you are familiar with the area, it is the downtown exit. You get off the freeway and head west (do NOT go up the hill). drive past the courthouse and proceed to 1st St. Turn right. Head down to the 400 block and it will be on the right hand side.
LaConner is about a 20 minute drive off of I-5. That was when I lived there 20+ years ago. Traffic may have increased the length of time to get there. And if you are not familiar with the area, it would not be too hard to get lost.
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