The draw of the Cotswolds or my enthusiasm to get to Wales has meant I'd previously overlooked this county, but that is now rectified and I can highly recommend the Church Stretton area.
A week away from my sewing machine but inspiration was aplenty.
Part of our trip included a visit to Blists Hill, a recreated Victorian Town. It is just one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums.
This vintage sign caught my eye on the side door to the General Drapers and Outfitters.
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| Shop window at the General Drapers and Outfitters |
Another gem was the unexpected discovery of "yarn-bombed" Bishops Castle. Knitted creations decorate street furniture in Bishops Castle and were made by members of the local KnitWits group, as part of the 2012 Bishops Castle Arts Festival. Check out a local news report here.
A trip to Shrewsbury afforded the opportunity to visit the fabric and haberdashery gem that is Watson and Thornton.
The shop is huge, in particualar the haberdashery department and I could have happily browsed all afternoon. However, I had the family in tow so I had to settle for a new rotary blade and a few new Christmas ribbons from the multitude on offer.
But, I do plan to make use of their online shop, at minimum, for their competitively priced replacement rotary blades.
Some gusty walks blew away the Halloween cobwebs and the inclement weather meant we witnessed some incredbily vivid rainbows during our stay.
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| Walking up on The Long Mynd |
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| Snapped from the car window |
Shoprshire. I will return. x
Glad you had a good time, and that you wold go back, too!. You were very restrained in the fabric and haberdashery area!
ReplyDeleteStunning rainbow! Glad you enjoyed your break!
ReplyDeleteI love rainbows....and without remain we wouldn't have them :o)
ReplyDeleteOops that was supposed to say rain!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Shropshire, you reminded me of some pleasant trips I had in that area myself.
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