Wednesday was a travel day for me as I made my way back from Sturbridge, MA to New Jersey. It was another bright clear autumn day – perfect for the ride home from New England.

I did, of course, have to make a stop at the new Bush Mountain Stitchery shop in Palmer, MA, just a short ride from Sturbridge. Maeann and Gary have opened a new store right on Main Street with cross stitch charts, fabrics, framing, accessories, and lots of threads!

The new shop is about 7100 square feet and they are still unpacking boxes so not everything is displayed yet.  And a few things were out of place due to the very successful Grand Opening event the previous weekend. I’m told about 200 people showed up for the two-day event.

But that didn’t stop me from spending two hours looking around at all the goodies that are already unpacked. During the course of my visit at least eight other Stitcher’s Hideaway attendees also made the stop.

I purchased a few new charts and some linen in great colors, including a Bush Mountain Balsam, which is an exclusive. Can’t wait to sort through my goodies!

Congratulations to Maeann and Gary on the new store!