Went to Obie's today, oh my goodness!!
08-09-2013, 05:05 AM
#114
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
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The sad thing is, you can't browse, or "dig around". She is quick to offer help finding something. A wheelchair MIGHT be able to get in the door, but you couldn't turn it around to get back out. I looked at the potholders, no cheaper than WalMart, or better.
08-09-2013, 03:05 PM
#115
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Morgantown PA
Posts: 223
A few more comments from someone who lives nearby:
The stairs in the picture go up to a loft area that is stacked with 100's of quilts in every size. They are hand quilted by Amish and Mennonite women. The shop owner takes the fabrics to the quilters, and picks up the finished quilts. If you see a quilt in one size that you like, they will make the same quilt for you in the desired size. The hundreds of pot holders are often times purchased by people who take them to bazaars and craft shows and resell them.
Prices - bolts are marked when they come in, and the price never changes. Older bolts are $3.99, while newer ones are in the $6 range. Never a mark-up or a sale!
Deliveries are left on the front open-air porch (for days), and some fabrics are displayed out there as well. On my last visit, it was the pre-quilted, double sided fabrics. This porch is just a few feet from the highway! If the store is open, there will be at least one small quilt hanging from a line on the porch.
Religious music plays all day - every day.
You can buy soda, chips, candy, miniature doll china sets, Amish suspenders, coloring books, buttons -by the pound, and who knows what else?
The place is definitely not handicap accessible; sometimes you can't even get in the front door! I've had my fabric cut mid-air because the tiny cutting counter was piled high. And, they have had fabric fall. One time when I was there, they were picking up bolts and taking them upstairs, so they could repair the shelves which had pulled loose from the wall.
BUT, it's still an interesting place. I have never noticed critters or smell, and the employees are always willing to help you. When I needed Halloween fabric in May, this was my first stop. Some ladies won't go in because they are claustrophobic, or larger than a size 14, or handicapped. Others love it! If you're in the area, be sure to check it out yourself and see what you think.
The stairs in the picture go up to a loft area that is stacked with 100's of quilts in every size. They are hand quilted by Amish and Mennonite women. The shop owner takes the fabrics to the quilters, and picks up the finished quilts. If you see a quilt in one size that you like, they will make the same quilt for you in the desired size. The hundreds of pot holders are often times purchased by people who take them to bazaars and craft shows and resell them.
Prices - bolts are marked when they come in, and the price never changes. Older bolts are $3.99, while newer ones are in the $6 range. Never a mark-up or a sale!
Deliveries are left on the front open-air porch (for days), and some fabrics are displayed out there as well. On my last visit, it was the pre-quilted, double sided fabrics. This porch is just a few feet from the highway! If the store is open, there will be at least one small quilt hanging from a line on the porch.
Religious music plays all day - every day.
You can buy soda, chips, candy, miniature doll china sets, Amish suspenders, coloring books, buttons -by the pound, and who knows what else?
The place is definitely not handicap accessible; sometimes you can't even get in the front door! I've had my fabric cut mid-air because the tiny cutting counter was piled high. And, they have had fabric fall. One time when I was there, they were picking up bolts and taking them upstairs, so they could repair the shelves which had pulled loose from the wall.
BUT, it's still an interesting place. I have never noticed critters or smell, and the employees are always willing to help you. When I needed Halloween fabric in May, this was my first stop. Some ladies won't go in because they are claustrophobic, or larger than a size 14, or handicapped. Others love it! If you're in the area, be sure to check it out yourself and see what you think.
08-09-2013, 03:19 PM
#116
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1
I've been to Obie's General Store and I thought it was wonderful! It was sort of like being in a "movie set". Loved the experience and can't wait to return, though need to pick a cool day. It was so hot and crowded that I couldn't wait to head for the air conditioning. Truly worth visiting!
08-10-2013, 06:50 AM
#119
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ontario
Posts: 264
Would love to visit that place sometime! Not to take away from the OP, but I think I have found this stores twin!
Check out this blog post.
http://www.caroldoak.com/weblog/?p=702
Check out this blog post.
http://www.caroldoak.com/weblog/?p=702
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