Welcome Hoppers.
Once again, we have driving instructions to help you make it to all the shops on the Bluebonnet Patchwork Shop Hop. We don’t like to back track, and are not too crazy about Interstates, so we will try to do as little of these as possible. We begin at Creations and make the complete circle. It doesn’t matter where you start, just follow our directions and you will make the full circle.
We have done our best to give you clear directions, but there is always construction, sign changes and who knows what else. Use your common sense, and be sure and have the phone numbers of all the shops with you. You may also want to check out our Locations page for visual maps and additional shop information.
Have a great time, but above all….a safe trip.
Leaving Creations and heading to The Cotton Cupboard in Lakeway
1503-A RR620 North 512-294-2776
Take Main Street, or Highway 27 from Creations, heading west thru 3 stop lights. Turn Right at our Courthouse which is Hwy 16. You will be going about 20 miles to Fredericksburg. You won’t find any bluebonnets between Kerrville and Fredericksburg, but about 3 or 4 miles out of town on your left side you will see a very interesting metal sculpture. It’s a giant deer on top of a “squashed” car. It’s pretty funny, but can be so very true if you are driving especially at night.
Friendship Lane is the first stoplight you will come to. There is a Shell Station on the left. You turn to the Right. Continue on this road and you will eventually come to Hwy 290. You will have to turn one way or the other….go Right. (The La Quinta will be on your left.) The sign says it is Main Street, but it is also Hwy 290.
Now you are headed to Johnson City which is about 30 miles. In about 3 miles you might see some camels on the right side just after the Shell Station. Look for the Buffalo on your left, just past the Lady Bird Johnson Park and Burgs Corner.
As you come into Johnson City, go thru the 1st stoplight. Continue thru town til you come to the “V” in the road. You are going to go to the Left and head toward Marble Falls on 28l North.
It’s about 23 miles to Marble Falls. This is a great ride for viewing bluebonnets. If you need a rest stop, there is one for gas, coffee and bathrooms at Round Mountain in about 10 miles. As you get close to Marble Falls, there will be an overpass for Hwy 71 East. You need to veer to the right and get on 71 East. You are heading towards Austin.
In about 15 miles, look for the Paleface Grocery and a Chevron Station on your left if you need to stop now. Continue on to the junction with 620 and you will turn Left. You know you are close when you come over a hill and see the BIG American Flag on the left. That’s where you are going to turn.
Continue on about 6 miles and you will pass the Lakeway tower on the left. Continue on and thru a light at Kollmeyer Drive. Go thru the light at Debba Drive and be prepared to turn to the right. It sneeks up on you, but this is Oak Grove Plaza just after Debba Drive. Do down into the center and you will see The Cotton Cupboard on your right.
Getting from The Cotton Cupboard in Lakeway to Honey Bee Quilt Store in Austin.
9308 Anderson Mill Road #300 512-257-1269
Once you leave the Cotton Cupboard, turn to the Right and we are headed about 11 miles to Anderson Mill Road. Start looking for these intersections: Wilson Parke Avenue, Boulder Lane and then Anderson Mill. Turn to the Right. You will be going thru a residential area. Continue on and go under Hwy 183. Go straight about ½ mile thru the light at Pond Springs and you will see Honey Bee Quilt Store on your left, look for the Family Dollar sign. Tell Dianne the gals at Creations said “Hi”!
Getting From Honey Bee Quilt Store in Austin to Ready to Sew Bernina in Cedar Park
2800 E Whitestone Blvd (FM 1431) 512-260-4100
We will continue on Anderson Mill Road, so turn to the Left when you leave Honey Bee. You will go thru several lights and continue to Parmer. Take a Left at Parmer. It’s a big intersection! Follow Parmer about 6 miles. You will see the Goodwill on your Right. You are going to turn Left on FM 1431. Go up to the Whataburger and turn Left. (It’s just not easy to get into the shopping center before.) Turn Left at the first chance to get in the parking lot Ready to Sew is the 2nd store in on your left.
Getting From Ready to Sew Bernia to Bernina to B & B Quilting and Gifts in Buda
107 S. Austin Street 512-312-2299
After your Shopping experience at Ready to Sew Bernina, you will head south to Buda to visit another new shop to our hop.
From East Whitestone, exit the parking lot onto 1431 and turn right onto Parmer Lane. Travel East to Southbound Mopac. Stay on Mopac to Slaughter Lane. Turn left onto Slaughter and travel East to Broadie Lane. Turn right onto Brodie and continue until the road dead ends at a "T" with FM 1626. Turn right onto FM 1626 and travel South until you come to the traffic light at FM 967. Turn left onto 967 until you get to downtown Buda. Turn right onto Austin Street just before the traffic light in Buda. If you happen to miss the turn onto Austin St., simply turn right at the light and make a right turn onto Peach and then a left onto Austin St. The shop is located in the second block on the left.
Getting From B & B in Buda to Quilt Haus in New Braunfels
651 N. Business 35 #510 830-620-1382
Head back to I-35, and we will go South towards New Braunfels and San Antonio.Take the #188 exit when you reach New Braunfels. Move to the Right lane as you come off the ramp, and continue to the light. Go thru the light and enter the Market Place. You will find Quilt Haus in the right hand corner.
There is a great spot for a "sit down" lunch. The Fork and Spoon in the same shopping center is a delightful place to eat. They have been named as the "Best Dessert Spot" in New Braunfels... so we just had to try them to be sure!!!
We are going to head over to Sew Special using one of our favorite back roads... Hwy 46. Driving time to Sew Special is about an hour... depending on who you get behind on this road!!!
Getting from the Quilt House in New Braunfels to Sew Special in San Antonio
24165 I-10 West Ste. 210-698-6076
Leaving the Quilt Haus go back out the parking lot and take an immediate Left and go to the first light, which is 46 West/Loop 337. Turn to the Left and we are headed to Sew Special. There is a Rudy's a little more than a mile down the way. It's on your right in case you need a gasoline or food break. You will go about 5 miles and see the New Braunfels High School on your left and then exit Right on 46 West to Boerne. Turn Right at the first stoplight which is 46.
Just outside Bergheim (about 29 miles after turning onto 46 West) there is a nice new Valero gas station with Subway... might make a quick food, gas or restroom stop if you need.We have a new shortcut over to Sew Special that was given to us by one of our customers. Turn to the Left at the Valero Gas Station on FM 3351. This will take you directly to I-10. You will go across I-10 and turn to the Left. You are practically there. Stay on the feeder road and turn to the Right on Boerne Stage Road. Take a Left into the shopping center and you will see Sew Special next to Little Ceaser's Pizza.
Getting From Sew Special in San Antonio to Memories by the Yard in San Antonio
8015 Mainland Drive 210-520-4833
We are headed into another big city so brace yourself if you are a country girl and just remember... there are 4 shops here so it will be worth it!!! Driving time is about 30 minutes depending on the time of day!! Leave the parking lot, get back on I-10 headed into San Antonio ....you can get on I-10 quickly. Exit at 556A which is Anderson Loop/1604. Take the 1604 West and go about 4 miles and exit at Hwy 16 Bandera Rd. Turn to the Left on Bandera and go under the freeway. Go a little over 3 miles to Mainland Drive. At the Mainland intersection you will see a Texaco on the right and the Auto Zone on the left. Turn Right on Mainland and Memories is the 2nd building on the Right.
Getting From Memories by the Yard in San Antonio to Seventh Heaven Quilt Shop in San Antonio
6706 N. New Braunfels 210-822-9980
When you leave Memories By The Yard, turn right onto Bandera Road/Tx16, drive 2.4 miles and merge onto I-410E via the ramp on the left, Drive 10.1 miles. Right onto Nacogdoches Road .8 mile, turn left onto N New Braunfels Ave .9 mile, 6706N New Braunfels is on left.
Getting From Seventh Heaven Quilt Shop in San Antonio to Las Colchas in San Antonio
110 Ogden 210-223-2405
Love this little back-way set of directions.You will be at Las Colchas in no time. Turn Left on New Braunfels and travel thru 8 or 9 stoplights. Turn Right on E. Hildebrand.You will cross over Broadway and then 281. Turn Left onto 281 South and then you will exit to the Right on I-35 South to Laredo. It's about 1 3/4 miles. Stay in the right hand lane and exit at McCullough. Turn Right on North McCullough Avenue.Go to the light, which is Cypress, and you will turn Left. The first street you come to is Ogden and you will take a Left. Las Colchas is on your Left side in the second block.
Getting From Las Colchas In San Antonio to Fabric 'N Friends in Castroville
813 Paris Street 830-931-0141
It's only about 30 minutes to Castroville, depending on the traffic, so let's leave the big city and head off into the countryside to visit another shop. When leaving Las Colchas, turn Right at the stop sign onto E. Poplar and then Right again which is McCullough. Go to the first stop light which is at the freeway. Turn Right and VERY QUICKLY GO ACROSS THE STREET and go up the on ramp to I-35 South to Laredo.Continue on I-35 South going to Laredo. Be sure and follow the signs for I-35 to Laredo as there is a little maneuvering. Go about 3 miles and take the exit for 90 West to Del Rio. Continue on to Castroville on 90 West. It's about 23 miles. Once you reach Castroville, continue through town, cross over the bridge and continue past McDonalds on your right. Just after the McDonalds is an Exxon station. Turn to the Right on Mexico Street. You will see Fabric 'n Friends in front of you on Paris Street. (If you miss the Mexico Street, Paris Street is the next stoplight. You can turn Right and get to the store.)
Getting From Fabric 'N Friends in Castroville to Gone Quiltin' in Bandera
1115 Cedar St. 830-796-4360
Go back to 90 West and turn to the Right. You are headed for Hondo, then Bandera. You will go 15 miles to Hondo. Take exit 173 to the Right and then turn Right on 173 heading North to Bandera. Go through the first stop light in Bandera and go one block and take a left onto Cedar Street. Gone Quiltin is located at the northwest corner of Main Street and Cedar Street.
Getting From Gone Quiltin' in Bandera to Creations in Kerrville
1013 Main 830-896-8088
Take 11th Street, (one block west of Main Street). Turn right onto 11th Street, go two blocks and turn right onto Pecan Street. Go one block back to Main Street at the light. Turn left and go to the light at the Shell Station, Super S and the The True Value. Turn right onto Highway 173.Just 25 more miles to Kerrville. Keep a good eye out for bluebonnets and wildlife! In the Hill Country there is a saying that it's not IF you hit a deer, but WHEN--- don't let that be you. They just jump out in front of you so be careful.Keep going once you arrive in Kerrville until you have to turn one direction or the other.... this will be Hwy 16 and you will go to the Right. Go over the Guadalupe River bridge. At the 2nd light, which is Hwy 27 (or Main Street), turn to the Right and go thru 3 stoplights.Just after the 3rd light you will see the Mini Mart on your Right. Just beyond their driveway, you can see the back side of Creations. Drive just past the house and you can pull into our parking lot.
Congratulations!!! You have completed the 13th Annual Bluebonnet Shop Hop
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