Amish store opens with sewing, quilting supplies and bilingual Bibles
Off of a dirt road, about a mile or so south of Haven, Elaine and Robert Headings opened a country store. Because they are Amish and want to cater to their community, as well as those outside of it, they sell all types of fabric, including batting, and sewing supplies, so people can sew their own garments and quilts. The Headings bought Anna Borntrager's Country Variety Store's inventory when she retired in December. They added gifts and garments, then opened up R & E Country Store at 12304 Obee Road in Haven on Dec. 7. In addition to the sewing supplies, the store carries several types ...