I promised you photos of our new local yarn shop and I try very hard to keep my promises. The landscape around MHC is dotted with old homes, farms and barns. I’m very used to seeing them as I drive around. In fact, I’d seen this white barn countless times as I was out and about. One day, as I was tooling along, I almost slammed on the brakes when I saw a sign in front of the barn that said White Barn Farm Sheep & Wool. What??? Could it be? I wasn’t doing any crocheting or knitting at the time and life was busy so I didn’t make it there until very recently. (It’s only been open for a few months.) Since I was on the hunt for yarn with which to crochet my obsession scarf, I thought I should shop local first. I was looking for Mochi but wasn’t counting on the store carrying it. Well, I was wrong. There it was. And there was this lovely shop and its owner, Paula. Would you like to see some photos?
Gosh darn it! I went out on a sunny day to take photos and while I was out it turned cloudy. This is the barn. I love the green door and if I could, I would spirit those Adirondack chairs away to my front lawn. This is a close-up of the tree you see on the right.
Yarn balls as Christmas balls – perfect. As you step inside, you see this:
A gorgeous sheep with a hat. Paula raises sheep, by the way. To the right there is an old door leading to another part of the barn.
Would I like to see your yarn shop?????
What are you kidding me??????
I have just died and gone to heaven. Stunning. Love all the yummie yarns and those hanging balls are….well…. “Too Die for Cute”……
So glad to have you join us in our yarn obsession. By the way, I’ve cranked out 7 Q.A. Lace scarfs. I think I can do them in my sleep now. But, they are still fun and lots of gal stocking stuffers to be made in this family.
Have a wonderful weekend. We are due for tons of snow. Guessing it may be headed your way next. Sorry….
Toodles,
Kate
I just saw that you are reading the Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. We have both read. Can’t wait for your PROFESSIONAL review.
Love the yarn ball ornaments! Thank you for sharing this great find!
Definitely heaven for those who knit, crochet or otherwise use wool and yarn. How wonderful, thank you for sharing your trip with us. Ann
What fun ~ and it’s just up the road. Love how everything is displayed. I did a Christmas tree once with styrofoam balls covered in yarn, little stuffed kitties all over, and mini wool mitten garland. Looking forward to seeing the obsession scarf (:
Such a beautiful shop~ that photo of the sheep in the hat totally cracked me up!!
That scarf that you are creating (a couple posts back) is absolutely gorgeous! Love love love those colors~
Hugs,
Jill
Claudia, I am green with envy!
That is the most beautiful display of yarns that I have seen in a long time. I am drooling over the keyboard. I could get into sooooo much trouble in that shop! Lucky you!!!
That place is to die for! Oh my I am drooling all over the desk. You are SO SO SO lucky to have that yarn store near-by.
The gorgeous colors alone would be the thing that would draw me to that place cuz I don’t knit or crochet, honey. Tried, just can’t do it. Pathetic. But that would be a fun place to get together and chat.
xoxo,
Connie
Oh, this is a very inspiring place! Just look at all that gorgeous yarn!
Lucky you : )
Hugs,
Terri
Hi Claudia….I am just a beginner knitter but I get so excited looking at yarn! What a lovely setting for a yarn shop and a cafe to boot! Lucky, lucky you! Btw, I love your new photo!~Hugs, Patti
Claudia,
I am playing hooky today and running off to A Good Yarn for a seminar and trunk show – Irish Girls!!!!
I am very much into procrastination…
Oh well, It is a form of prioritization. I down loaded pattern for your scarf from Ravelry.
Have a great day – glad you have a yarn shop.
Carol
I am not a knitter, and I am swooning over these photos and the farm! I especially love the soft yet vibrant hues of the rainbow of yarn on the white rack. She’s got a knack for decorating with yarn balls too, love the look.
What a pleasant little shop to wile away the hours in. And you are so right about those green adirondack chairs. LOVE THEM!
Claudia,
Isn’t it an amazing shop. I just started knitting again, thanks to Paula. Hey, maybe we can meet there on a Wed. night for her knitting circle. Have a great week. Hugs, Liz
WOW!!! HOW BEAUTIFUL, AND WHAT GORGEOUS YARN, THE COLORS ARE AWESOME.
THE BUILDING IS SO RUSTIC I LOVE IT.
HOPE YOUR ENJOYING YOUR WEEKEND. RIZZI
What a wonderful place to visit! I love how she displays her wares!
Brenda
Super pictures, so colorful and fun! And I just love bringing up your blog with your beautiful smiling face! Have a blessed Sunday!
How wonderful to have a local yarn store, and one that looks to be so fabulous! Just from the photos I can tell the shop has a good vibe. I’m sure it will be a nice spot to frequent. Good luck to Paula!
OH this shop is charming! How nice for you to have it nearby! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Ooooh, I love the wool!!! That is my favourite kind of shop!!!!Love the soft fuzzy yarn hanging on the wooden pegs!!!
I really need to try this pattern!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Great photos and I have to say I love the idea that a Search for Mochi is what got you there!
Susan at Crystal Palace Yarns