We're Open!

Thanks so much to everyone who braved the weather and came out on Friday & Saturday to help us celebrate our new Bernina/quilt shop. We still have tons of work to do but are looking forward to our Grand Opening on April 25-27 in conjuction with the North Central KS Shop Hop. We'll have fabric on sale, lots more kits, oodles of home decor items, more antiques and giveaways all weekend - including a 2 night stay at the KT Retreat for 2014! You won't want to miss it! Watch for our ad in the Kansas Country Register!

Store Hours

Our regular store hours will be Tues/Thurs/Friday - 10-6. Wed - 10-7. Sat. 10-3. Come on up to shop on Wednesday evening and have chicken at Westside Ventures with Gabe & Laurie. Please call Robert if you'll be coming thru on a Monday (he's usually there trying to catch up!) or need to leave/pick up a machine for service later in the evening any day. His cell # is 785-488-6214.

On the Road Again

Just returned home last night from Clinton, OK where I spent the day with a delightful bunch of ladies for a Skipping Stones workshop and finished with their guild program. I antiqued my way home thru OK yesterday - a much needed mental health day. Gleaned many ideas for store displays and figured out the layout of a new quilt while driving in the car. Sometimes it's good to have the time for your brain to just wander.

Giveaway Winner

I think in all my business with travels/store opening I missed the latest giveaway of a ruler necklace. Congratulations to Little Quilter, you're the winner of a one-of-a-kind necklace handmade by Me! Email me at ktquilts2@twinvalley.net and we'll talk necklaces.

For the next giveaway to end April 10th, we have a new patten for spring, Tulip Trellis. It's a great way to use up little scraps to make a big statement. Comment here for a chance to win.

KT Bernina Quilt Shop Countdown

Only 24 hours to the end of our countdown. KT Bernina opens it's doors tomorrow morning at 10am. sharp.  The Bernina's are all in place, ready for you to come test drive the new 780 embroidery machine, the710 quilting edition, and the grand 830 that does it all! We have a selection of machines from Bernette's to sergers, embroidery to patchwork - whatever you have in mind. Come visit Robert soon!
Now, back to unpacking boxes. See you this weekend!

KT Bernina Quilt Shop Countdown

2 Days and counting...

I keep telling myself it's okay if everything isn't perfect, but I'm not really buying it. One of the things I'm having the most issue with is space - finding enough room to store 20 years of KT quilts. So, I've decided to share them with the world! Obviously, they are one-of-kind, KT originals -maybe even the one that didn't make it into a book or pattern. I don't have the time to sort thru all of them between now and Friday, but I have to clear them out soon. It's sad to think of letting them go, but also fun to think of someone enjoying them instead of being stuck in a cupboard.

KT Bernina Quilt Shop Countdown

3 More Days!

The grankids are here helping out over Spring Break. You wouldn't think carry things up and down 26 stairs or sticking price tags on stuff would be that fun, but offer to pay them with a milkshake at the soda fountain down the street and they're all over it!

Of course, the shop will have a great selection of KT kits, patterns, precuts and our very own Five & Dime & Spare Change rulers, as featured in the book, Loose Change. I wouldn't be surprised if several of these items are on the list of giveaways for opening weekend.

Better get back to work - only 3 days to go!

KT Bernina Quilt Shop Countdown

Only 4 Days Left!

Yikes! I didn't think it would ever get here, now it's coming so fast! I dug through my boxes of treasures and found a few promotional items created by Moda - Sudoku and mini honey bun/mini charms. The Sudoku kit is made just like the puzzle with 9 each of 9 different charm squares featuring my Sandhill Plums line. It makes a nice size table topper/wall quilt. The Bake Shop box holds a mini honey bun and 3 coordinating mini charms to make one of 2 projects in the included pattern - what a deal! Quantities are limited, so hurry in today (I mean Friday!).

KT Bernina Quilt Shop Countdown

5 Days to Opening!

I can't wait to get back home to add the finishing touches to the shop for Friday's opening. Robert said there are a dozen boxes to be unpacked, priced and put on the just the right shelf. A couple of fun items - for yourself or a friend - are our sewing themed magnets to hold important notes, and Amy Peter's unique charms. The magnets are reproductions of vintage button and pin cards. I love them for holding small applique pieces in place by my machine on a vintage tray. Amy's charms are so cute and so affordable - only $3-5 each - you can collect them on a chain to tell your story.

 Too cute!

KT Bernina Quilt Shop Countdown

6 Days to Opening!

I know, I know, I've been going on and on about our opening on March 22nd. But we're so excited to finally open our doors to the public - not just for retreats, but 6 days a week! With the addition of Bernina to KT fabrics/products, we really have something to celebrate! We'll have our Grand Opening/Retreat Open House on April 26-28th. There will be giveaways - including the chance to sign up for 2 free nights at the KT Retreat - snacks and demonstations throughout the weekend. Plan a day trip - or two - and stop by KT Bernina as you Shop Hop across north/central Kansas. Stay tuned for more information.

I fell for these birds in Portland, OR a few years ago when we were shopping downtown after market, waiting to go to the airport. We walked into a gallery full of artisan jewelry, paintings, pottery and wooden bowls. So much wonderful stuff in one place. Robert and I both adore things made our of recycled junk, so the bird on a croquet ball caught out attention. Aren't they awesome? Each one is unique, the detail is incredible! I can't buy a whole flock at a time, but it's fun to search and collect them, one at a time, as we see them in our travels.

Don't miss the last few days of the countdown! And don't forget to comment for a chance to win a ruler or cross necklace!