Hello to all,
There is nothing like exciting news that has everyone in a buzz! Hearing it straight from the source is even better because you get the straight story.
So, straight from me to you...
Marie, my partner of 7 years and Linda Courtney, my "queenquilter" are opening their own shop. I can now make the changes that I have wanted to make for some time now. So here are the changes...
*The shoppe name is "The Quilt Shoppe" the country expressions portion will fall away
*I will be increasing our inventory drastically, both in fabrics and notions now that we have the room.
* Our signage and billboards will be updated and fresh new colors will brighten the horizon!
*I am adding a "child safe zone" play area inside the shoppe that Tula Pink will be designing...Tula was commissioned to design the Orlando Magic Children's Play Area in the Orlando Magic Arena in yes, Orlando, Florida! It is awesome!
*I have invited "celebrity" teachers to do workshops and classes for the 2011 year. Watch the calendar!
*We will have two Amazing Bus Trips as usual as well as we have contracted with Heartland Trailways to provide buses for all quilt shops participating in our trips guaranteeing US the Rockstar Black Executive Limo Bus! Our contract is now bigger than MU's...grin, grin!
*We have new staff to introduce which calls for a party!
Whitney Wilson
Morgan Hovenga
Raeshelle Ragan, Interning from Missouri Western University Art Department
AND ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF:
ANGELA WALTERS!
Premier Longarm Artist/Quilter
http://quiltingismytherapy.com/
We all know Angela for being Tula Pink's exclusive quilter for the past 4 years. You have seen her amazing work on quilts in the shoppe such as the "Cartwheel" Quilt that was on the bed as you come in the door, and many quilts displayed on our walls. Angela has been featured in KC Studio Magazine. She has won numerous awards for her quilting and will be on full display with several quilts at this fall's International Quilt Market when Tula Pink premiers...
"PARISVILLE"
Angela is a founding member of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild as well as members of The Starlight Quilt Guild and Nighttime Needlers Quilt Guild. It is an honor and a privilege to have Angela join The Quilt Shoppe!
Her quilting machines will arrive at The Quilt Shoppe by November 1st.
To book her services or get a quote on quilting please call The Quilt Shoppe @ 816-669-3490
As always...We look forward to seeing you in "The New Quilt Shoppe" soon!
Kathy and Tula
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I just found your blog and site online. It really inspired me...I have a overwhelming desire to set up a quilt shop in my cabin at home in Indiana soon. I had tried to open one in Ohio with my sister but it just did not go and then the economy crashed so I know now why I moved all my inventory back home...in the meantime life happened and my longarming and quilting inventory was on hold...I am a nurse and so is my husband and we are traveling until the end of November but when we get home I want to get going....are there any pointers to watch for so I don't fail this time?...that is all I want to do...help others learn...quilt and sew...and of course sell my inventory....Thanks for any help...ksflick@gmail.com Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you for the ultimate compliment! I love my shop and hope it shows. I have had several people ask me for a pointer or two. I always pass on the following...
ReplyDeleteWhatever your budget is double it, say goodbye to quilting and sewing and when buying new fabrics only buy what YOU LOVE! Probably not what you wanted to hear. Its an amazing industry but definitely a full time gig. Good luck, let me know, and call anytime if you have thoughts or concerns. Kathy