As my regular readers know, moving to Kansas was not easy for this born and raised Iowa girl...and I definitely have struggled to find my way. One of the things I was most concerned about, was finding a welcoming local quilt shop (I was spoiled in Iowa!). A month before we made the move to Kansas, I found out there was actually a quilt shop in the small town where our new home would be located. I decided to reach out to the owner via a direct message on Instagram...her response was extremely heartwarming. Leslie wrote back to me almost immediately, welcoming me to Spring Hill...and this will tell you how wonderful she is...she gave me her cell phone number...yes, you heard me correctly, her cell phone number...and told me to reach out to her if I needed anything. That one message gave me so much comfort and peace of mind...and I just knew I had found a new quilting home. Once we were settled and I made my first trip to The Quilted Sunflower, I found the shop to be just as charming and delightful as I expected.
There are so many things I adore about this small town shop located on Historic Main Street in Spring Hill, KS. First of all, the customer service is top notch...you feel important and welcomed the second you walk in the door...these ladies are truly THE BEST. Next - the inventory is incredible - the latest fabrics, notions and books/patterns...a little bit of everything...even embroidery floss! Every time I need something special for one of my projects or a certain fabric for a customer order, I have been able to find exactly what I need. However, what speaks to me the most, is the passion - in this past year of challenges, this small business rose to the occasion and found extra ways to take care of their customers - like scheduled shopping times, curbside delivery, mail order, and BOTM/BOTD with videos to help you with the project(s) at home...and my personal favorite, the Facebook Live events every week, showcasing new items, "deal of the day", "skinny bolts", "one and done" and "Quilter's Showcase." This is a small business that truly appreciates the customer and it is notably evident on a daily basis. Of course, The Quilted Sunflower has an incredible selection of sunflower fabrics and gift items...and more quilt panels than I have ever seen in one shop. They also support other small business in the area, by selling handmade greeting cards from a local artist and seasoning packets with recipes from another Main Street establishment. Plus, as you read in my last post - Leslie has not one, but TWO longarm quilting machines that are always humming along, finishing quilts for her customers (she did the adorable quilting on my Good for the Goose quilt!).
I hope if you are in the KC area...or simply traveling through, you will make a trip to Spring Hill and visit the ladies at The Quilted Sunflower. You can also order through the user-friendly website or give them a call...and if you are looking for a longarm quilter, she would be happy to assist you (in person or you can ship). Plus, don't miss the Facebook Live every Monday at 2:00 PM. This happy, small town quilt shop - filled with creative inspiration - is a big part of the reason I have "found my joy" in Kansas!
111 S Main St
Spring Hill, KS 66083
913-592-0100
www.thequiltedsunflower.com
thequiltedsunflower@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quiltedsunflower
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequiltedsunflower
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thequiltedsunfl
This is my happy place. Leslie is one of a kind. It feels like home when I step in that shop. I constantly go through bolts of fabric asking her how I missed this one!! Worth the trek to Spring Hill if you are visiting the K.C. metro area!
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ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fantastic shop with a lot of goodies!
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Marilyn
I totally enjoyed wandering through your local quilt shop through your camera's lens, Belinda. The only thing better would be doing it in person with you. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! What a treat to have such a beautiful shop nearby. Thanks for giving those of us far away an in depth tour. Enjoy every minute there! Wish I could shop there with you. ~Ruth
ReplyDeleteFantastic store. So nice to hear how friendly they were. I hate to say I’ve walked into some stores and been ignored becuase I wasn’t a regular or because my skill level was not up to what they were focused on. It looks like a great store and by all accounts a new favorite place for you.
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