As Kathy drove around the countryside, we saw some hand painted signs advertising ‘QUILTS, HOMEMADE CRFTS”
We followed the sign to a Mennonite farmyard where a 13 year old girl with thick braids was our hostess.
She took us to a basement room where a bed was laden with over 25 quilts, each neatly spread out over the one beneath it so that they could be folded back for display. What amazing colours and handiwork. The stiches were so small, the corners so well matched and the designs planned by an artistic eye.
As we chatted with her, we found out that her “Doddie” (grandmother) was the quilter. When we asked if she was learning to quilt as well, she answered “Well… it’s not really my line.”She confessed to being much happier in the barn with the animals.
I bought a lovely table runner and apple pot holder, although I would have loved to have taken home one of those beautiful quilts
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This will dress up my Thanksgiving table with memories and colour.
When we left I snapped a picture of this little sweetheart – don’t you love those chunky little running shoes.
Her older brother and sister where swinging – it was a picture right out of the past.
The next morning, Charlotte and I spent some time at the St. Jacobs’ Farmers Market.
It was sensory overload all the way!
Check out these colourful and appetizing displays!
I bought homemade summer sausage for Harv – no preservatives and chock full of flavour.
This little guy caught my attention.
What do you suppose he is thinking as he exchanges gazes with the non-Mennonite boy?
We stopped on our way out at this delectable display and bought a chocolate dessert to share.
They truly were designer desserts – a feast for the eyes and a treat for the tastebuds.
What fun it would be to visit this market each week.
8 comments:
That market is fabulous! I'd love to stroll through it. Love the photos that seem to be from the past. The shot of the little girl in the chunky shoes is so precious.
Loved your pics of the mennonites! So glad you are having a blast out there! I would go crazy buying up all things Amish!
Lovely photos Bev..wish I was there.
Love the photo of the two on the swing! I'm so glad you had such a great time! What a beautiful place to visit!
Beautiful photos Bev, I can imagine how beautiful that area is ..thanks for the peek!
that young girl showing us the quilts was such a sweetie.....i loved being transported to gentle and simple life for a time.....the farmers market was incredible....over whelming actually with all that could be seen and bought there......10 times bigger than the one we have here at home.
the swiss chocolatier was a fun guy....had lots of fun that day!
I really enjoyed seeing parts of your tour. I'd love to go there one day. I'm so happy that you and Char were able to go on this book signing tour and take in so many wonderful visits and site seeing times. What a great opportunity you had.
Now that brings back memories...of our visit there a decade ago. Beautiful photos!
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