I swung south from Mesquite due to forecasted cold weather, and found this shop in Kingman, Arizona, just over a mile from Interstate 40, on historic Route 66. Owner Connie Kettlekut opened the shop in 2005, and has been growing ever since. She carries several Route 66 fabrics, one of which has three locations in Kingman featured in the print.
Speaking of fabrics – there are over 1,000 bolts here, and at least half of them are wonderful prints. There are also solids, blenders, and batiks. Panels and placemat panels are here as well. A lot of the prints would be wonderful for Stack-N-Whack or just bright, colorful quilts. I have a pattern I use often that is print squares alternated with a pieced block. It’s based on a commercial pattern, but of course I changed it; I rarely make a pattern as written! Wide backs are in stock too. Check out the antique sewing machine collection on the top of the shelf above the green fabrics.
There are also wonderful samples to be see around the shop. There are patterns available; some have kits as well. Of course, the staff would be happy to help you select fabrics for your custom kit for your pattern of choice! I particularly like the crazy quilt style in the desert colors. I am generally more of a bright and jewel tone person, but that is lovely.
Other things not to be missed here are the laces and trims for embellishment or pillow case trims, or whatever else you can think of to do with them. There is a great selection of patterns and books, and Gutterman threads are available – my personal favorite for piecing! If you are looking for a gift and don’t have time to make a quilt, there are some finished quilts available. Plan to be in the shop for at least thirty minutes to see everything.
| Connie’s Quilter’s Hide-A-Way | Hours: M-F 10-5 Sat 10-4 |
| 310 E. Beale St | Phone: 928-753-9096 |
| Kingman, AZ 86401 | Ckett@citlink.net |
| www.conniesquiltershideaway.com | Mail Order: Yes Fabric Online: Some |
Come back on Thursday and see where the North American Shop Hop is visiting next!
Did I see tools on the third picture down??!! I will forgive the electric drill for the hand tools.