KT Bernina Quilt Shop & Emporium Countdown

16 Days to Opening - March 22nd!

Julie Letvin's (Me & My Stitches) tiny masterpieces are a treasure to behold. She paperpieces each one on her sewing machine, then carefully frames then under glass. You can even see the paper foundation on the back! What a great gift idea for a quilting friend.  I have to get one of the new hexagons for my collection. PS - love her fabric choices, too!

Moda Designer Blog Hop Winners!

KT Bernina

Robert and I just returned from Bernina training classes held last week. My brain is mush! So much to learn, but they provided us with excellent tools and classes to get off to a good start. Come by and check out what these fabulous new machines can do - digitized embroidery, cutting out applique shapes, punching tool for crystals and painting with markers on fabric, tiles, plates - whatever! It's so much more than quilting! We even made an infinity scarf in 10 minutes on the serger - very cool. So much to share. Can't wait!

Moda Designer Blog Hop Results

The winners are: the Rx quilter (lalebla@yahoo.com) - Pheasant Hill fat qtr. bundle
                          Ruth (countrylogcabin@me.com) - Pheasant Hill Layer Cake
                          tpott (tpott@optonline.net) - Pheasant Hill charm & mini charm packs

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who commented about their favorite quilt block. It was so fun to read and tabulate the results. Looks like 9-patch and star blocks rule!

Countdown to Opening

Watch here every day between now & March 22nd for a sneak peek at the new KT Bernina Quilt Shop & Emporium. We're working every day to bring you quality quilting products and gifts/decor in a unique environment. Stop by to say Hello!

KT Quilt Shop, Bernina & Emporium Countdown

17 Days to Opening - March 22nd!

I love Moda's precuts! It's such a fun, easy way to create a quilt. Add our layered patchwork technique in such quilts as Five & Dime or any of the projects in Loose Change, and you have a recipe for fast results. Are you collecting the new mini charm packs? We have the perfect little basket for displaying your stash.

Have you heard about the newest Moda precut - Dessert Rolls? Our Pheasant Hill and Dessert for Two lap quilts start with a Dessert Roll (20 - 5" strips) so you have an instant coordinated collection for your quilt.

Love these baskets? They're available, too!

KT Quilt Shop, Bernina & Emporium Countdown

18 days to Opening - March 22nd

We'll be prepared for all your quilting needs with Mettler cotton threads in all the colors to coordinate with KT fabric. I love to add dimension and fun to my quilts with buttons. Hillcreek Designs hand-dyes buttons in all sizes in my color pallete for a perfect match!

KT Quilt Shop, KT Bernina & Emporium Countdown

19 Days to Opening - March 22nd 

I'm drawn to unique artisan jewelry, especially those that use recycled materials in their work. I've dabbled a bit myself to create these funky ruler necklaces with charms or crosses. Stop by the store and pick one out for yourself.

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!

New England Cruise

AHOY QUILTERS!

Love Quilting? Love the changing leaves in autumn? Want to hang out for a week at sea quilting and cruising from port to port with my buddy, Pam Buda and me? It's not too late to grab a girlfriend and come along! 

We'll each teach a 1/2 day class and share a mini trunk show of our quilts, plus another workshop one evening to make a pincushion, pillow top or other fun project. All supplies/kits are included in the cruise fee. 

My class will be this easy version of a churn dash block featuring my unique layered patchwork technique. So fun & you'll be done in no time!

Pam's project is a delightful quartet of Little Blue Schoolhouses, just perfect for September back-to-school stitching. Grab a girlfriend - or two - and sign up today!