MSQC-Hamilton,Mo
 

Quilters talk about whether they should visit Missouri Star Quilt Company. I don't know if people know what it means to visit MSQC in Hamilton, MO! It is a Disneyland for quilters! There are a dozen stores for quilters all within the one block downtown area. All the old abandoned downtown buildings were converted to specialty fabric stores. There are batiks, reproductions, novelties and on and on. I went to Hamilton thinking that I'd me stopping to see a nicely stocked store. I was overwhelmed at all the choices and stores. I went to Paducah about 8 years ago. It was nice, but the stores there were spread out. Hamilton, MO is loaded with shops all in one place!!!

Thank you for posting this. I have thought I might head tht way one day when I am in the mood for a road trip. :o

I think I read somewhere that members of Jenny's family have opened some of those specialty stores.....great way to breath life into a small town

8.5 hours according to the internet map/directions. I think I need to help corrupt a few friends for this road trip!

You'll love it and there is a lovely little quilt shop called Crossroads Quilting in Cameron, Missouri...just a little west of Hamilton.

A friend and I are going there the last week in May. We will shop hop from RC to there. I haven't looked yet, but are there any motels in Hamilton?

I watched a video on line all about their shops, and they took me on a tour. Amazing. A lot of stores, and I think they said they were building a "man cave" for those who want their wife to run wild!

They were working on that "man cave" when we were there last September. I bet it's open by now. It was a whole building in the middle of all the quilt shops and they were moving in big reclining leather chairs! Has anyone been there recently??

It's on my bucket list... thanks for posting. I would have had no idea that there is more than one quilting shop in Hamilton. A few years ago I visited Intercourse, PA with some friends and got to peek inside some wonderful shops.

Only 6 hours away for me! Road trip for sure!!

It' about 7 hours driving for me. A nice two day trip. Leave early one morning, stop and site see along the way, nice restaurant meal, spend the next day at MSQC and then drive home that afternoon. Just might do that this week before ball practice starts for grand.

Fifteen hours for me. I would love to go but not interested in the long drive. Airports are a thing of the past for me.
Guess I will just shop on line as usual.

I don't know if there are motels in Hamilton but Cameron , to the west, is only 9 miles away and has several motels. It is on I-35 and that is where you turn east to go over to MSQC. Man Cave is done. When our group was eating lunch, Jennie and her son were out floating around. we remarked to her how the employees were so knowledgable, friendly and helpful. Her son spoke up and told us that her employees in the stores have to learn how to cut out, piece, sew and press quilt blocks and make them into quilts before they can begin working in the store. She laughed and said yes that's right!!! Imagine she would be a fun person to work for!

Yes, everyone needs to go to MSQC. I live about 2.5 hours away and have been there 3 times. Each time I go, it has changed and grown. I'm planning a trip there again in a couple of weeks. I haven't seen the "man cave" so I'm excited to see that. They also have a nice up scale restaurant named The Blue Sage and a cute burger/milk shake place all right in the middle of all of the shops. The story behind the forming of this business and its success still amazes me.

I was there several years ago, but there were not as many stores then. I really want to go back. Love the daily deals.

Thanks for the info. I am glad I can shop twice a year at M&L fabrics in Anaheim CA. Probably have much lower prices on a great selection of fabrics.

Thanks for posting. I've often thought of taking a trip there.

A member of the new Nanaimo Modern Quilt Guild told me at the last meeting that she got to go to MSQC last Summer and loved it.

32+ hours driving time from my home, more than half way across the continent! I love to drive, but that is three days driving each way without stopping to see the sights along the way.

Maybe I can plan that as a graduation gift to myself when I get my degree in 3 years.

The story of how a quilt shop turned around the economy of a town is inspirational.

It's not about price to me. The story behind the success of MSQC is amazing and the family members are supportive and work together. Jenny and her DH raised amazing children and the children built the business around them.

I'm hoping our currency rate improves by summer, this is on my summer road trip planner. Any other Southern Ontario quilters interested. Maybe we could organize something,:thumbup:

2 of My girlfriends from my home state of Va and I are going there in April, I am so excited, can hardly wait, all ready have our room reservations gonna be such fun!

My DH and I stopped there last year. We got there in the afternoon and did not have near enough time (according to me LOL!).

So DH has agreed we can go there this May for my birthday.

DH and I were there a couple years ago! Loved seeing the impact they were having on the little town of Hamilton! We stayed in small motel in Cameron...Loved Crossroads shop!! Do stop there if you are up that way. We spent two days in the area and found a great Amish store close by.

We are planning a visit at the end of September on our way to Albuquerque and Las Vegas. We might be there during the annual Birthday Bash, I haven't been able to confirm the event dates. If so, it will be like Disney for sure!

It's on my bucket list :-)

There is a youtube video from Crafty Gemini Creates w/Vanessa 'Tour of MSQ' she takes you to each shop in MO it is really good. She does every week Wednesday with MSQ on youtube.

This place is totally awesome---almost overwhelming---so much to see---also there is a little Amish town called Jamesport a few miles to the east on highway 6 that has a quilt store and all kinds of neat "stuff" and fabuless food and various gift stores---you will all love both

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3l9...MKgwMzAzMjAxNg

Here is a recent video that Crafty Gemini made showing as the new shops...going to MSQC for 2nd time in July!!!!!!

just watched that video and the part 1 too. I'm thinking instead of Paducah...crowds galore.....a nice weekend in Hamilton might be better.....I'm going to check out mapquest.......

MSQC - Hamilton, MO
 

I went online to Trip Advisor to search for motels in Hamilton, MO and there are none. The closest motel listings are in Cameron, MO. I have ordered online from MSQC and love their fabrics. The orders are always accurate and I receive the packages within a few days of ordering. HTH, Karen N., NW Iowa

Thanks for the info about Hamilton MO. We are about 5 hours away and are planning a trip in early April. I just joined Quilt Board tonight and I think I'm going to love it. Thanks everyone. WW

Now there's another venture for the Doan family.......a hotel...can you just see all those beautiful quilts dressing all the walls.......

MSQC is my favorite quilt community. Can't say quilt shop because it isn't just one shop, but a whole Main Street of shops. I love going to MSQC when Jenny is in town and not on a teaching tour. She makes you feel like one of the family and takes time to answer your questions. The Doan family are among the nicest people I have ever met. If you get a chance to go MSQC, definitely go! You won't regret it.

I will have to go there one of these days..

Well, I've decided, instead of Paducah and all the crowds...I'm going to plan a road trip to hamilton.......it's about the same distance just a different direction. Those who have already gone, which place in Cameron is recommended....thanks

Here's an idea of all of you that live fairly far away--plan on the Kansas City Regional Quilt Fest (the first was the 3rd most attended quilt show in 2015--it's a biannual event) in June 2017 and go to MSQC while in the area--it's about an hour+ from the Overland Park Convention Center where the KCRQF is held. The trip to Hamilton is well worth it and the KCRQF is awesome and there are lots of LQS between and around the 2--so see you in KC area in 2017? Hope so!

So, you will be going on a F.A.R.T - Fabric Acquisition Road Trip - LOL

We have been in Wichita since December and plan to stop there on our drive home to Vermont the first of April. Someone told me the whole thing is owned by the Mormon church and many workers are actually volunteers doing service. Hubby is concerned he won't be able to get coffee in the "man cave." Is that true?She also said it's kind of weird if you are planning a quilt as you have to buy floral in one store, batiks in another and so forth. Interesting comments. I just figured it will be fun since we're going near there on route 70 anyhow. Won't have room in car to bring much home, but still sounds like fun.

The whole thing is owned by the Doan family and believe they are Mormon, but church doesn't own it. They have many stores (7 last I was there)--one is mostly blenders, one is batiks, one is licensed prints (Disney, etc), one is reproductions (Civil War,KS Troubles, Downton Abby, 30's), one is seasonals, one is a mix of designers, etc. Yest, that means you should probably shop with a list. Most of the time when we go up, we start at the main store and work from there--all with EASY walking distance(only about 2-3 blocks long). Your DH will be able to get coffee in the Man Cave, there's a barbque resturant and a brewhouse in town. No, the workers are not voluteers--they are paid and the nice thing about the whole establishment is it has revitalized the town to the point that the young people are not having to move away to get decent jobs. A definite destination to stop at and plan to spend at least 3 hrs--otherwise you will be moving so fast that you really won't get a chance to actually see it well and will be overwhelmed.

Excellent, quiltingshorttimer. Thank you for your answer. I'll be sad to leave Wichita, so looking forward to Hamilton. Neither our packed Prius nor empty wallets will allow for much buying, but still eager to see it all. Maybe something will be irresistible. ..