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28 Jul 2009 01:28 #36941

Judymc OFFLINE Posts: 785 Thank you received: 1	I would like to see some quilt shops like this one profiled in Quilt Sampler Magazine--maybe another issue for shops in England, France, etc. Wouldn't that be fun? Judy in Torrance
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26 Jul 2009 15:08 #36906

Lorchen OFFLINE Posts: 2639 Thank you received: 50	Sorry about changing the name of the farm..... oak, chestnut, willow.... whatever..... I wish the owner would nail a quilt to the farm entrance when the shop is open. Didn't see anybody, human or pregnant canine. But there was a very nice lady in the shop (not the owner).
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Wisteria cottage 26 Jul 2009 13:44 #36901

PosyP OFFLINE Posts: 4106 Thank you received: 361	I am sick as a parrot, up here north of the Humber. Wisteria Cottage looks as if it is really close to where I used to live in Bingham, but now is some 80 miles away Rosemary
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26 Jul 2009 13:10 #36900

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Actually Lorchen, Its called Chestnut Farm. The patchwork & quilting bit (Wisteria Patchwork) takes its name from the shop that the owner, Lyn Carter, had when she lived 'down south'. I'm so glad you went. It really is an Aladin's cave. Did you get directions from the website? Did you see Tilly - The black laborador who is presently 'with child' or should I say 'many childs'. Glad I could let you know about it. Maybe we can oneday meet up there.

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24 Jul 2009 10:27 #36846

Stinki OFFLINE Posts: 234 Thank you received: 3	Oh, u must ask if u can take pictues the next time u go! I too love the whimiscal name of the place. Carla
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24 Jul 2009 06:24 #36844

Lorchen OFFLINE Posts: 2639 Thank you received: 50	Judy, it's a large wooden garden shed. But when you go inside you go 'wow'...... Lorchen
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24 Jul 2009 02:59 #36841

Judymc OFFLINE Posts: 785 Thank you received: 1	That name makes me want to see that shop!!! Judy in Torrance
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24 Jul 2009 02:32 #36840

Mandella OFFLINE Posts: 79	As my Dad used to say, "Rice is very cheap"!
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23 Jul 2009 21:19 #36838

kfstitcher OFFLINE Posts: 1463 Thank you received: 78	What fun to find this hidden treasure! Glad it was good but too bad about the short food rations. Karen
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23 Jul 2009 20:48 #36836

MontanaGramma OFFLINE Posts: 624 Thank you received: 39	With a name like that, it sounds like an absolute dream of a place! So glad you had fun and hope you get to eat a little more than bread and water
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Wisteria Cottage - UK 23 Jul 2009 20:28 #36833

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Well, well, well....... I had no idea there was a quilt shop pretty close to where I live. But thanks to a TQS member I went in search of 'Wisteria Cottage' today. Now, you'd expect there to be some sort of sign, but not for this place. It must be the best kept secret in the East Midlands, hidden away in a wooden shed in the grounds of a working farm. I couldn't believe what I found: Very impressive range of fabrics and lots of other bits and pieces. I better live on bread and water for a couple of weeks after todays little spending spree.

All I can say: If you are in the area North-East of Newark, look for the village of Swinderby, and then keep your fingers crossed that you can find this little gem.

Lorchen

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