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A few hours east of my hometown is a quaint little town in Bucks County, PA, called Bristol. Bristol is about 25 northwest of Philadelphia but might as well be a million miles away in terms of the vibe it exudes. An area connected to the Revolutionary War, Bucks County is known for its covered bridges, amazing fall foliage, and quaint, historic towns. And Bristol, sometimes known as Bristol Borough, is one of those quaint towns, with an adorable main street, in this case Market Street and the same town motto since 1824: Welcome Friend. Ye Olde Cross Stitchery, in downtown Bristol, may not be as old as the town’s motto, but it has been serving stitchers since 1984, almost 40 years. Near the intersection of Market Street and Pond Street, in the town’s main business district, Ye Olde Cross Stitchery has a non-descript entrance that doesn’t reflect 18
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the amazing complexity of its products and people. The owners, Mary & Rich Murphy, have a long history in the area, and take great pride in their stitching shop, packed with stitched models completed by staff or local volunteers. Their knowledge of the patterns and kits in their shop makes them uniquely prepared to answer any questions that shoppers may have about cross stitching, stitching techniques, or the hundreds of products they carry in store. Well, hundreds is a bit of an understatement. Their website, www.yeoldcs.com, states they carry more than 4,500 different book titles. Browsing their website, I’m not surprised. The depth of products on their website is incredible. In addition to the thousands of books and printed patterns, Ye Olde Cross Stitchery carries all the floss and fabric brands that you know and love—standard
