Comments on: Amish “Stuff”

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:35:05 +0000

Hi Judy! I decided to go to Grandma’s over the weekend, left Saturday morning and decided to make a stop in Rich Hill to your market! I’m so glad I did! I didn’t know of the second location that you mention, I’ll go there next time I make it to Rich Hill. Oh, hey, is the second location you mention, is that the place on 71 that advertises Pecans? Have you been in there? I took a quick peak at that location, but didn’t stay as the Sun was getting hot and I didn’t want Gus (dog) to get too warm. I did make a few purchases at the produce market; cherry pie, tomatoes and cucumbers. Yum!
Then to get back on track, I took 54 west to 43 south and man was I confused! Your “little town” is NOT so little! I was thinking something along the size of Rich Hill! I come another route to grandma’s (down 69 through Arma and Pittsburg) but my parents always come through Fort Scott (54) and take 43 south, so I knew where your town was, but I hadn’t ever been to it. I waved as I was passing through and thanking you for mentioning this treasure (the amish store). I meant to ask their hours, but forgot. I was busy explaning to him that I was from Topeka. I don’t think he even knew where that was! I got the same black horse picture that you have.
I think I saw a sign for a fabric shop in Rich Hill, have you visited it???
Thank You again for mentioning their location. I enjoyed going to it.

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:45:32 +0000

When we lived in Kentucky we lived near a large Amish community. Those people are quite creative. They would take those brand new electric sewing machines and remove the motor then hook it up to a treddle machine and sew up a storm. When we had the shoe repair shop Bob’s patching machine was origionally a treddle but a motor had been attached and some of the treddle mechanisms removed. I took it out to the Amish and they remade the missing parts and wala! it was a treddle again. Have a wonderful day, Judy.

By: dee

dee — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:56:49 +0000

I too envy you for living so close. We go several times a year to Amish country in Pennsylvania-the Lancaster area. Our friends live nearby and they take us over. They have huge bottles of vanilla and all sorts of spices by the pound. I just love that place. My friends here always send me with a list and I bring them back tapioca and spices and such. For any years we sent to Sauders Fabrics and you could get these things ther as well but now they partnered with Zooks and I haven’t been since the last time I went I literally couldn’t get through the door for all the people. I remember one time years ago when Roger and I were the only two people there. We need to go during the week when it’s more quiet.
Anyway, whenever we come home from Amish country all I want to do is clean and polish everything. Their places sparkle and shine. Love that.

By: Perry

Perry — Mon, 25 May 2009 03:34:55 +0000

I envy you living by an Amish community. It must be wonderful to get fresh items like you are able to do. We do have “markets” here, but they are not close.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:19:19 +0000

Hi Judy,
We like shopping at Amish stores because they have items that are fresh and items we can not buy in commercial stores. I like buying pudding mixes and gelatin by the pound so I can use as much or as little as I want right out of the bag. It is easier to store the bag….usually in a jar rather then many little boxes. Our nearest “Amish” store is too far away to go to more then once a year, but we are satisfied with the Mennonite shops. When I visit my friend in Arcola, IL we like to visit the Amish general store in Arthur, because they have quilt fabric :>) at a discount.