The Creative Place

05/22/2026

Hello, Friends of The Creative Place! The TCP page will remain up for a little while longer. However, if you want to follow Kelly's quilty antics, please follow her at Kelly Ashton: Quilting Lectures & Workshops! Thanks!

05/12/2026

Oh, if these walks could talk, the stories they would tell…
😊

05/12/2026

Tomorrow, 5/12/26, nearly 10.5 years after the first “artists’ retreat”, the final remnants of The Creative Place will be removed from the buildings that have housed TCP since its inception. It’s a privilege to close a business by choice instead of by default; a privilege and experience that I don’t take lightly, especially at this time in history.

It has been a joy and a privilege to host makers from all over the country at The Creative Place. Most of our guests have been groups of awesome quilt makers, though we’ve enjoyed hosting a wonderful group of scrapbookers quite regularly, as well. 😊

The “Open Sew”, an event sponsored by TCP, has been held generally every 4-6 weeks since the very beginning (except for a relatively brief interruption due to the COVID pandemic in 2020). Our first-ever event was a New Year Open Sew from 1/1 - 1/3, 2016 attended by individuals from around the area, few of whom knew one another before that event. Over the years, persons have “come and gone” from attending the Open Sews, yet many from that very first event have continued to frequent the Open Sews throughout TCP’s existence. I am deeply gratified by the friendships and sense of community that have grown over the years as a result of that first Open Sew.

THANK YOU to all who have visited The Creative Place over the years! I have enjoyed meeting you, interacting with you, and seeing your projects develop! Whether you’ve visited once, occasionally, or have been a “regular”, you have contributed to the success of The Creative Place. Thank you for helping to make one of my dreams come true!

Best wishes!
Kelly

05/05/2026

What else will be for sale at The Creative Place closing sale? Two (identical) sewing machine cabinets! Sold separately, both of these cabinets are in excellent condition. Ideal for smaller sewing spaces (and most standard-sized machines), the closed cabinet measures 24” wide x 19.5” deep and 29.5” tall. The open width measurement is 48” wide. The machine opening measures 19.5” wide (at the widest point) x 11.25” (so be sure to measure your machine before purchasing!). The machine platform raises and lowers via hydraulic lift by pressing on the platform. There is a downward pressure release that raises the platform when the machine has been lowered into the cabinet. Price: $350 each
Sale dates: Friday, 5/8/26, 8:30 am - 6pm and Saturday, 5/9/26, 8:30 - 4pm
Location: 118 S Main Street, Spring Hill, KS
Payment methods: cash or Venmo; Credit / debit cards (a 3%-of-sale up charge will be added to cover the CC fee). No checks.

04/05/2026

In addition to fixtures, furniture, sewing machines, tables, rolling chairs, etc., there will be LOTS of fabric at The Creative Place closing sale! Quality fabric by designers and companies such as Libs Elliot, Kaffe, Tula, Anna Maria, Guicy Guice, Edita Sitar, Ruby Star, Dear Stella, Moda, FreeSpirit, Andover, Island Batiks, and SO much more!! (Pictured: fabric designed by Libs Elliot for Andover Fabrics).

May 8 and 9
(Friday 8:30a -6p/ Saturday 8:30a -4p)
118 S Main Street, Spring Hill, KS

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03/27/2026

Here’s a partial listing of what will be for sale at The Creative Place closing sale, including the dates, times, address, and payment info. Please share with any and all whom you think might be interested. Thanks!!

03/16/2026

As you may know by now, after 10+ years of retreats and creative fun, The Creative Place will close its doors for good in mid-May, 2026. The link to information about our FINAL Open Sew / Stitch / Create retreat, April 2-4, 2026 can be found below. If you plan to attend, please contact Kelly at
[email protected]
(please do not use the contact through the website).

We will have a closing "fixtures" sale (INCLUDING SOME FABRIC, AccuQuilt products, and perhaps a sewing machine or two!!!) at
118 S Main Street, Spring Hill, KS on Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, 2026. Watch here (or email Kelly) for times and more info.

I hope to see you at one or the other....or both! 🙂
Kelly Ashton, owner
Edited to add: please share this far and wide! Thanks!

Located just outside of Kansas City, The Creative Place offers retreats and workshops for quilters, knitters, writers, musicians, photographers, and more!

07/07/2025

Quilter’s Bliss Pop-Up Shop at The Creative Place (118 S. Main, Spring Hill, KS)
Friday, 7/11/25, 10am-1pm!

01/30/2025

Quilt makers, you won't want to miss PIECING PALOOZA 2025, a virtual live event presented by Creative Spark, C&T Publishing's online learning platform! Mark your calendars: Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 10:00 am - 2:45 pm PACIFIC. Your registration gives you access to the live event AND recordings for all the speakers so you can rewatch as many times as you want, not missing anything, even if you can't join in on 3/20! Here's my special link - save $20 on the already very reasonable price of $59.99!!
https://creativespark.ctpub.com/courses/piecing-palooza-2025?coupon=pp25kelly
See you there!

12/05/2024

Quilters Bliss pop-up shop at The Creative Place (118 S Main Street, Spring Hill, KS).

Friday, 12/6/24 from 10 am - 1 pm! Stop by and check it out!

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