the rag barn

There's a fabric shop in the little town of Alpena

 called 'Rag Barn' .

Every time we pass it

(on the way to and from Branson)

I remark on the clever name

and say, "One of these times,

I want to stop in there."

This time,

Tyler turned the van around 

and we went in for a quick peek.

Ya'll.

If you are ever anywhere near Alpena Missouri,

you really should stop.

(there's no bathroom, though,

so you'll want to pop in to the gas station across the street for that)

In addition to tons of quilting fabric at great prices,

there's a decent assortment of garment 

and home decorating fabrics, too.

There are ribbons and trims galore

and 

all sorts of little girl accessories

like headbands, flowers and jewelry.

I showed tremendous restraint

and only bought 2 fat quarters,

but

I could (happily) spend a lot of time

and a lot of money

in that shop!

I think I know what I want to do for my birthday... ;-)