There she was.... a spinning wheel!

Along the path to go home back to Kentucky, we stopped at several yard and garage sales.  Mom spotted a sale that was being set up behind a gift shop so I turned the corner and went back to it.  The Country Angel Gifts in Adairville, Kentucky is where we were.  And then we spotted it...at the same time...a spinning wheel...we'll most of one anyway.  I brought her home.  She is missing her "mother-of-all" so there won't be any spinning on her until I can find what kind of wheel and how to replace the "mother-of-all."  Nancy Watson, the shop's owner, was very kind and so was her husband.  If you know anything about this spinning wheel, I would enjoy hearing from you. 

Day #2

• Free breakfast in the hotel
• (Must have been a rodeo close by 'cause there was lots of cowgirls and cowboys in the lobby!)
• Antique shop - closed
• Goodwill 
• Historic Murfreesboro
• The best almond cupcake ever! 
• Naughty Knitter Yarn Shop
• Lunch 
• Garage Sales

 With no particular plans we decided to drive home the "back way" along a two lane highway.  But first I had my heart set on visiting the Knaughty Knitter Yarn Shop.  She was closed when we first arrived so we went to the historic downtown square where the local firemen and women were being honored as part of the 9/11 remembrance.  After a couple of antique and knick knack shops we spotted a bakery.  We ate the most wonderful almond cupcake and icing I've ever tasted! Ever!  

The yarn shop was about to open so we drove back there.  Upon walking up the sidewalk I was greeted by the shop's owner Meredith Kermicle.  Meredith's husband and shop dog where there too.  There were boxes of new yarns ready to be opened.  There were completed projects and yarns everywhere you looked.  Meredith showed me a cowl she had completed with fake fur.  It was white, soft and beautiful! A local customer arrived.  She was loving the shop dog and visiting with the Kermicle's.  I felt this shop was very friendly.  I purchased a one yard Ashford "kniddy knoddy" and purple silk and BFL combed top.  I have it on my bobbin now on my spinning wheel.  Wish I would have bought the other 4 ozs. she had prepared but I didn't.  Silly me!  There's always the postal service!  Enjoy the pics! 

Meredith - Knaughty Knitter in person!

Haus of Yarns

Once in Nashville we headed for the Haus of Yarns.  We gave a quick call to the yarn shop and they were very nice to give us directions.  Inside the Haus of Yarn is full of nicely displayed yarns, completed projects and an niche with a table and chairs to enjoy some knitting pattern books.  The shop owner, Carolyn Smith, and her staff were helping customers with their yarns and projects. Visit the website at www.hausofyarn.com.  I got to touch the new Berroco "Link" yarn.  It was beautiful!  Visit the Haus of Yarn if you're lucky enough to live close by.  I read on their website they have a Sit and Stitch every Thursday evening.  Now, that sounds like fun! 

 

 

Shop Owner Carolyn Smith preparing a customer's order. 

Three Yarn Shops in Two Days

Day #1

• Pick Up Mom and enjoy breakfast (8:00 A.M.)
•  Purchase 2012 Road Atlas
• Enchanted Yarns and Fiber Shop in Clarksville, Tenn
• House of Yarns in Nashville, Tenn
• Downtown Nashville for lunch
• Franklin, Tenn Farmer's Market (could not find it)
• Franklin, Tenn Goodwill
• Murfreesboro, Tenn Pottery Barn
• Reserve room for overnight at Holiday Inn
• Chickfilet for dinner
• JoAnn Fabrics and Pier 1 (8:00 P.M.)

I'm so excited to share our road trip with you.  I left home in Indiana early in the morning and drove to Kentucky to pick up my mom.  After scones and a large cup of caffeine coffee we were ready to load up mom's overnight bag and get the road trip started.  We had a general idea that we wanted to head towards Nashville, Tennessee so we drive south.  We drove as far as we were familiar and had to buy an atlas - smarter than asking for directions. 

We arrived in Clarksville, Tennessee to visit the 
ENCHANTED YARN SHOP located in a busy shopping center.   Rolynn, the shop's owner welcomed us.  There were plenty of yarns and spinning wheels displayed for purchase.  There was a bit of renovation going on but the shop wasn't missing a beat.  The fiber stock was depleted and Rolynn explained she just had a large group come in who wiped her out of fiber.  Rolynn's puppy dog was so cute and gets to be at the shop every day.  Lucky dog! In a comfy sitting space Rolynn welcomes anyone to stop by and stitch.  Sign up for a class today!

Enchanted Yarn Shop store front in Clarksville, Tennessee

Rolynn

Plenty of space inside to find what you are looking for!