Quilt shop, Blackduck, MN

On our last day in MN, we drove around the Chippewa National Forest in search of fishing areas. I saw a billboard sign on Highway 46 for the Anderson Fabrics Factory Outlet and Quilt Shop, and asked my brother to make a detour. That was how we ended up in this fabric and shop.

The variety of quality fabric in this store was amazing, as were the finished quilts. I was quite taken by the steampunk fabric, first time I have ever seen such designs.

We spent quite a bit of time browsing and talking to the two ladies managing the store. We expressed surprise at seeing such a well stocked fabric and quilt shop in a small town like Blackduck, we were told that there are 3 such stores in the area. We were told that quilting is a popular pastime, especially during the winter months. I bought a yard of Insul-bright batting for the potholders that I have started creating (stay tuned for a blog post on quilting projects). The store also has a website and does online sales as well.

Back at the campground, my brother and his wife went fishing at the river while I took refuge from the mosquitoes under my canopy tent and read. Tomorrow we will be heading to our last campground before going our separate ways.