Saturday, March 2, 2013

Announcing....KT Bernina, Quilt Shop & Emporium

20 Day Countdown to Opening - March 22nd

My husband, Robert, and I are delighted to announce the opening of our retail store front, Kansas Troubles Quilt Shop. In addition to hosting quilting retreats again after a 4-year break, we'll now have a permanent KT quilt shop featuring KT fabrics, patterns and favorite notions. Along with the most current KT fabric collections and precuts, we also have more than 500 yards of vintage KT from the past 12 years. I scored big at the Moda warehouse when they were bursting at the seams and had to sell some of the older KT fabrics from their library. What a find! There are limited quantities of many of my previous lines - Prairie Moon, Strawberry Jam, Winter Rose, Bound to the Prairie, Pressed Memories, Farmyard Friends and many more!

KT Bernina

In addition, Robert is partnering with the best sewing machine manufacturers in the world, Bernina, to service and sell their top notch sewing/quilting machines. We'll be offering classes quarterly and you'll be able to test drive the Bernina of your dreams. Call after March 1st to schedule service for your machine. 785-488-2120.

And so much more...

I've always wanted to have a home decorating/gift shop, so now is the time. We'll have unique gifts, greeting cards, artisanal jewelry, baskets and organizational items to "up" the cuteness level in your sewing room. Need a gift? We've got you covered with candles - real & electric, sentimental charms to create your own unique necklace or keychain, hilarious magnets, wool purses, unique collectibles and antiques.

We'll have kits for our Mini Table Treats, the latest KT quilts and old favorites in cool containers & baskets...




Grand Opening

Our first day of business will be Friday, March 22. We'll be open 10-6 both Friday & Saturday, March 22-23rd to welcome you to our new venture. Our official Grand Opening will be the weekend of our local quilt shop hop, April 25-28th. Come by with your friends to visit our retreat space and enjoy giveaways and specials all weekend long. And while you're in Bennington, have lunch at Westside Ventures where Laurie & Gabe will serve up deli sandwiches, chicken strips or the best cheeseburgers in town. On the other end of the block, The Linger Longer offers good ole' fashioned ice cream sodas, floats and fountain drinks from their restored soda fountain (I actually worked there in high school!). It's deliciously charming!

Store Hours

From Friday, March 22nd on, we'll be open Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 10 to 5pm.,Wednesday 10-7pm. and Saturday 10-3pm. Monday, or any other day later in the evenings, by chance or appointment. Call 785-488-2120.

Check in every day for the next 20 days to see what KT Quilt Shop, Bernina & Emporium has in store for you!




18 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Lynne! What a wonderful venture for you and Robert! I wish you all the best and only wish I lived closer. I know you will be a huge success with your new shop.

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  2. Wow! How exciting! I wonder if my kids would mind giving up a boring vacation at the beach to go hang out at a quilt shop instead? I need to move closer!

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  3. Oh, I am happy and excited for you! Best wishes on your new adventure. I'm sure it will be a success. I think a road trip for me is in order!

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  4. Congratulations!
    Please tell me how I can get pieces of those fabric lines you listed, if I cant come to the shop?! I have been collecting charms/FQ's/Jelly Rolls, and scraps that I have beg borrowed or stole, from every line you have done, for quite a while,(Since Seeds of Time) but am very limited on pieces from your earlier lines. I would love to be able to get some for a project or two!

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  5. Congratulations!! What an exciting adventure. I sure wish I lived closer :-)

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  6. Wow! Great news! And to think I only live 6 miles from there! Sounds wonderful to me!

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  7. That's awesome!! I can't wait to come visit when I am in Kansas next time! If our family does end up moving to Kansas, I will be there a lot!! Good for you!!

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  8. Awesome! I'm coming from OKC. a chance to Get some vintage KT fabric is too exciting.

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  9. Congratulations, Lynne!!! :) I would be there if I weren't about 1000 miles away. But one day I will come visit! Oh, I am just so excited!!!

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  10. Wow, Lynne, congratulations on your expansion. Sounds wonderful. Would love to come and visit as I do have relatives in Nebraska. Your classes will be full I'm sure. The best to you and Robert. Blessings and smiles, Emilou :-)

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  11. Congratulations ! I sure wish I could be there ,it sounds like a wonderful shop. All the best in your new venture .

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  12. Congratulations! How exciting!

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  13. Congratulations on the new store! I wish I lived closer. Will you offer on-line shopping?

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  14. Wow, Congratulations to you! I do hope I can get some Winter Rose online. I have some charm packs and pieces but I would like more larger pieces. I will send my sister as she lives somewhere near Ft. Riley. Thank you.

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  15. Oh, I really, really wanna go see your shop! I love kits, kits in lovely containers are even better! Good luck with the new shop.

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  16. Wow - Congratulations! Wish I lived in the Kansas area! Sounds like a lovely shop, and I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it. It will go on my list of places to stop when traveling!

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  17. Congratulations on the shop. I live too far away to come shop, sure hope that you will offer as much as possible on line for those of us who live too far away. Thanks

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  18. Congratulations!!! Wish I lived closer!
    Good luck in your new ventures.

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