I experienced a 'first' for me last night. After work Mike & I got Natalee and drove up to Cantril, IA to the Dutchman's Store to look at their fabric, specifically their fleece. I was going on a tip I got from one of my co-workers that the selection was vast and I'd have lots to choose from...especially compared to Wal-Mart, which is the only other option around here. And choices I did have! Now, if I would have been buying for a boy, the choices would have been even more tenfold, but there was still lots to choose from for the ladies I was buying for and the prices were very comparable to Wal-Mart. The whole store was an experience...where else on earth would you find homemade sorgum sitting next to Nesquik on a shelf? They had bulk groceries, hanging plants, garden seed, dried fruits, organic soil, disposable diapers, homemade clothing, candy bins, quilts, fabric, fabric, and more fabric, and lots more. I had a really good time just looking around at everything they had to offer. I didn't take any pictures inside the store because it is owned by Mennonites and I didn't want to offend them with my camera, but I did take one of the sign outside.
The store takes up a whole city block! It's huge and was very, very busy!!
After we left, Mike & I toured the rest of the town of Cantril. It took about 2 minutes. We did find the library/city hall/fire station...yep--three very diverse businesses all in one building. All I can say is, ONLY IN IOWA! They also still have an old Township Hall which was a neat little building to look at. Cantril is quite the metropolis--it has a bank, feed store, lumberyard, restaurant, churches...everything you could need!
If ever you are in need of fabric--fleece, flannel, just about anything--I recommend you head on up to the Dutchman's Store. It's an experience you won't regret!! Thanks, Lori...I had a blast!
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There is a store in Rutledge almost the same and Darla and I go to a lot. I've been going ever since I was a child.
I want to go, it sounds fun. Did they have yarn? I'm always looking for a good source.
No yarn that I saw, Corin. I'll ask Lori if she remembers whether they have any or not.
i have heard how awesome that store is. i will have to go and check it out sometime! isn't memphis getting one like it?
Bree~
There is a village market going in at the old Social restaurant on the highway. I'm hoping it's like it!
glad you had fun, we'll have to venture up there this summer!
I like that store, too! Once they had the most incredibly delicious peanut butter cups, 10 # for $7--mmmm, they were SO GOOD!!! Some of their prices are great, others are a little high--just like anything, you have to watch them. They have a good sale right now on boneless pork roast (for Alan's smoker...mmmmmm good!) and I'm wanting to make a trip but don't know WHEN!
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