In a quaint part of Kennesaw, Georgia, where century-old houses are being transformed into small businesses through a community revitalization effort, is
Cottontail Quilts. The shop's owner, Robin Jones, knew that this 112-year-old house was a perfect home for a quilt shop, and when you step inside, you'll know she was right.
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Front porch at Cottontail Quilts quilt shop, Kennesaw, Georgia. |
As you approach the front door, you can peer through the three front windows (those long, southern plantation-type windows that almost go to the floor) to see the colorful quilts, fabrics, notions and assorted accoutrements—all beckoning you to step inside.
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Fabrics: whites and light neutrals, yellows merging into reds. |
There are several rooms inside this large farmhouse building which are filled with a large assortment of fabrics on bolts, pre-cut fat quarters, patterns, kits and plenty of quilts to inspire and delight. Most of the fabrics are arranged by color...
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Fabrics: greens, browns, light and dark grays. |
or by theme, such as the reproductions...
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Reproductions and traditions prints. |
dots, stripes and brights...
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Dots, brights, florals and fun prints. |
or by purpose, such as the
108" wide quilt backings.
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A shelf of wide backings. |
A wall of books—providing inspiration and instruction for any kind of project—is displayed above a wonderful selection of
black/white fabrics.
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Books and a selection of black/white fabrics. |
Robin had been designing
quilt patterns under the name,
Cottontail Quilts, for a few years prior to opening her shop of the same name almost a year ago. The black/white/red quilt above the books is called
Square Daze, a pattern from the
Cottontail Quilts pattern collection.
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A selection of Cottontail Quilts patterns among others. |
The shop is well stocked with Robin's patterns as well as those from other favorite pattern designers.
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Bags and patterns (left) and a mantle topper (right),
called Marvelous Mantel Scarf, a Cottontail Quilts pattern. |
A large, spacious and well-lit classroom extends from the side of the house. There is a separate entry to the classroom with a ramp for easy accessibility—and for rolling those sewing machines into the classroom.
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The large classroom at Cottontail Quilts. |
Among the quilts on display in the classroom was a handsome traditional sampler with a light background and a reproduction feel...
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Traditional sampler quilt. |
... and a eye-catching Saturday Sampler quilt showcasing the vibrant colors of the
Splash blender collection set off on a black background. (This one is even more stunning in person!)
So, if you are driving between Chattanooga, TN and Atlanta, GA, consider a short hop over for a visit to
Cottontail Quilts. The owner and staff are warm and welcoming and ready to help.
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Cottontail Quilts, Kennesaw, GA. |
You'll see the sign with the bunny on the front lawn.
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Cottontail Quilts. |