A Bit About Us

Prairie Point has had a few owners since the original store opened in Shawnee, KS in 1995. Prairie Point Quilts became Prairie Point Quilt & Fabric Shop in 2013 and moved to its current location in Lenexa, KS in 2019.

In February of 2024, Ashley and I became the fourth owners and were very excited to continue the traditions and grow the name of Prairie Point.   Along with our talented and dedicated staff, we are committed to continue to provide our customers with the high-quality fabrics, notions, patterns, books, service and inspiration that we are known for.

If you didn’t already know, we have one of the best, well-rounded selections of well-known designer fabrics that include Kaffe, William Morris, Grunge, Batiks, and Tilda (and soooo much more!). We also have fabrics for making your favorite bag or apparel pieces including wovens, canvas, linen, and chambrays. Don’t forget, to also check out our selection of needle work and wool projects.

Our current address is 12116 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66215.

New fabrics arrive each week and we invite you to stop by to see the latest. As trends change, we will be showcasing fabrics, notions, patterns, and ideas so they will be available locally and on our online shop.  

P.S. We love having in-house retreats and classes so check out our latest class schedule here: CLASSES (prairiepoint.com)

Meet The Owners

Cathy Hodges - Owner

I love fabric. This started early in my life, when my mother sewed clothes for me and my three sisters, and our dolls too. I always liked going to the fabric shops to feel the bolts of fabric and see the designs and colors. My sister Mary and I joined the Johnson County 4-H club, Clear Creek Range Riders, when we were 10 and 11. We took cooking, sewing, and leathercrafting. I sewed garments for several years and got into quilting the past six years. I enjoy sewing for my family, and now especially for my grandson Rhett. Being surrounded by fabric was my main goal after retiring from nursing and healthcare administration for 30 years. A great opportunity came to light at the same time I was planning to retire in 2023. I was glad to find that the owners of Prairie Point Quilt and Fabric Shop were also planning to retire. This shop has everything I hoped to do with sewing: classes to keep the quilting arts alive, quilting at all skill levels, notions and fabric, fabric, fabric... My husband Bruce is also in this new venture, and he enjoys fabric, crafts, and artistic creations of any kind. When he is in the shop, he is either running the business operations or taking grandson Rhett around the shop on his mobile scooter.

Ashley Hower - co-owner

Howdy, folks! I'm Ashley Hower, co-owner of Prairie Point Quilt & Fabrics Shop and the daughter of Bruce and Cathy. I started dabbling in sewing just a few years ago when I moved away from the city. My mom gave me her old sewing machine, and I've only done small sewing projects like making a bed skirt, curtains, and fixing minor tears in garments.

I grew up and went to school in Olathe, Kansas. I received my Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from KU and my Masters in Business Administration from WGU. My husband and I live on 34 acres in Louisburg, Kansas. We have three dogs and a 10-month-old son named Rhett. Rhett came with me to work for the first few months that I started here, and he loved visiting all the ladies in the classroom and the staff around the shop!

I took my first quilting class at the shop, where I made a baby quilt for Rhett. I learned a lot of little things in that class that have helped my sewing in general. I plan to sign up for more courses to improve my sewing and quilting skills. I'm so glad to be here and to work alongside an amazing staff! If you don't see me on the shop floor, come back to the office to say hi!