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Small Space Living Ralph Quillin runs the nation’s largest " Custom Leather Shop” … in Paris Kentucky.

The Quillin craftsmen and women make OVER 17,000 halters a year in the Main Street Stores

Quillin Leather & Tack moved to Main Street in Paris, KY in 1982. We're a full service tack and leather goods shop and one of the largest "Custom Shops" in the nation and hand crafts over 17,000 halters a year. With only a few exceptions, every leather item they sell is made in their Main Street workroom by

craftsmen with a combined 80+ years of experience. Quillins' 12 employees produce a variety of products, from key tags, belts and dog collars to halters worn by leading stallions and multi-million dollar Keeneland sales toppers. Quillins supplies local and international customers and boasts a client list that reads like the whose who of the thoroughbred industry. Attention to detail, impeccable craftsmanship and personal service has made Quillin Leather & Tack synonymous with quality for OVER 30 years.

16 employees work in the two Main Street, Paris Kentucky Shop

Over 17,000 halters are hand made and shipped worldwide a year ... making Quillin Leather & Tack the nations LARGEST custom leather & halter shop. An equally impressive number of belts, dog collars, personnel leather goods are produced in their Main Street Shop. "it’s what you’d expect when the name on the outside is the same as the owners", Says Jim Fitzgerald local thoroughbred farm owner and long time customer.

Two more Angels I made today out of the Hammered Glass Bottles from Dollar Tree.
04/23/2025

Two more Angels I made today out of the Hammered Glass Bottles from Dollar Tree.

Sevetal people are seeing this post pop up and have some questions. I made these 2 years ago. So here’s the directions! ...
04/23/2025

Sevetal people are seeing this post pop up and have some questions. I made these 2 years ago. So here’s the directions! 🐰❤️
My chocolate Easter bunnies! These were so much fun to make and I love how they all look on my mantel!! Everything from Dollar Tree except the paint. 🐰💗🐰
I used the Dollar Tree plastic bunnies and spray painted them with 2 coats.The spray paint came from Michael’s, but I’ve seen at Joann’s and Hobby Lobby. After they dried I sprayed with mod podge spray.
After I put them back together, they just snap together. I glued them on to a wooden square from DT that I painted and used as their base.
Then I used paint pens for their features. I got these on Amazon. There’s a picture of them.
Last is the bow and all ribbon came from DT. Very easy to make bow, just like the viral styrofoam hearts. Cut several strips of different ribbon, all the same size. Fold over each end to the middle and glue together. Then you just layer and glue them all together the way you like.

My first and last craft show today! 😂 A young couple with a baby all wrapped up in a bear suit (so cute!!) walked by and...
04/23/2025

My first and last craft show today! 😂 A young couple with a baby all wrapped up in a bear suit (so cute!!) walked by and did a double take at the angels. I asked if they like angels. She said “my grandmas in the hospital and my mom said she needs something pretty to look at”. I said what’s her favorite color? She said “blue”. I handed her one, turned on the lights and said “I hope she gets better soon, Merry Christmas!” They both burst out crying. She hugged me. I could not have felt more rich if I had sold out. 🥰

Got these at dollar general but what are you guys doing with them…
04/23/2025

Got these at dollar general but what are you guys doing with them…

Made these for my coworkers. Everything but EOS lipbalm from Dollar Tree. I'm posting this because I went from store to ...
04/23/2025

Made these for my coworkers. Everything but EOS lipbalm from Dollar Tree. I'm posting this because I went from store to store searching for cellophane to wrap them in. I ended up back at Dollar Tree and bought a clear shower curtain. You guys!!! I will never use cellophane again. Works and looks way better. Plus the shower curtains at Dollar Tree are so thin. Perfect for wrapping. I wrapped 8 and still have half the curtain.

All from dollar tree !!
04/23/2025

All from dollar tree !!

I made these today. I don’t do crafts, this was a first. I think they turned out great.
04/23/2025

I made these today. I don’t do crafts, this was a first. I think they turned out great.

Just finished up my little ghost family! Everything dollar tree!
04/23/2025

Just finished up my little ghost family! Everything dollar tree!

DT stacking pumpkins Sand, white spray paint primer, paintbrush first coat, paint sponge second coat, antique wax applie...
04/23/2025

DT stacking pumpkins
Sand, white spray paint primer, paintbrush first coat, paint sponge second coat, antique wax applied with Q-tip to pumpkin “lines” and gently wiped with a new tissue each line, seal with Modpodge. Last pic Modpodge pic before and after
Colors: cashew, sage, terra cotta.
E6000 and snap on pumpkins. DT nautical rope between pumpkins. Spanish moss applied using Modpodge and glue gun.
Took knife and made an “X” and inserted flowers where they were directly on pumpkins

My husband's veterans day wreath for his classroom 🇺🇲. I ran out of mesh so I made a last minute bow. It's not the best ...
04/23/2025

My husband's veterans day wreath for his classroom 🇺🇲. I ran out of mesh so I made a last minute bow. It's not the best but it got the job done to filling the space, add note I suck at making bows. Still working on his candy canes.

Made this for someone special love how it turned out
04/23/2025

Made this for someone special love how it turned out

Ok crafters I need your help I work at a window factory n I bring home wood that’s left over like this I’m pretty new at...
04/19/2025

Ok crafters I need your help I work at a window factory n I bring home wood that’s left over like this I’m pretty new at crafting I like farmhouse decor I need some ideas what I can do with this wood I have a box full ty in advance pictures would really help

Dollar Tree Crafts & DIY
04/19/2025

Dollar Tree Crafts & DIY

Sharing another Snowman I just finished everything is from DT except a few buttons!! This is done from the stackable Pu...
04/19/2025

Sharing another Snowman I just finished everything is from DT except a few buttons!! This is done from the stackable Pumpkins!!☃️

My third attempt at a clothespin wreath 🐸 Any suggestions for improvement?
04/19/2025

My third attempt at a clothespin wreath 🐸
Any suggestions for improvement?

I'm not a very crafty person but I did have fun making them
04/19/2025

I'm not a very crafty person but I did have fun making them

Ok everyone! Here it the final product! Thank you all so much for the comments! I love this group! So, I painted so...
04/18/2025

Ok everyone! Here it the final product! Thank you all so much for the comments! I love this group! So, I painted some beads the same color as the welcome sign and am using them as the hanger. I added a palm leaf and fern, and put some lace ribbon over the middle burlap!

I made this Wreath with all Dollar Tree materials. What do you think?
04/18/2025

I made this Wreath with all Dollar Tree materials. What do you think?

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3948 Camel Back Road
Paris, KY
74120

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Owned and operated by Ralph & Donna Quillin & Son Vince Grupposo, Quillin Leather & Tack is a full service tack and leather goods shop and the largest "custom shops" in the nation. They take pride in their craftsmanship and it shows. Halters are made in small batches and their "made to order" philosophy sets them apart as a provider of quality leather goods and service world wide.

Quillin’s has been in business since 1982, based out of their Main St. shop in Paris, KY. On average they make over 17,000 halters a year with 20 employees working in the shop. They also produce many belts, dog collars and personal leather goods plus feature an onsite engraving shop and complete repair service. "We still hand craft halters the way they were made at the turn of the century." Ralph Quillin said "it's what you would expect when the owners name is out front"

They recently announced an expansion into a second 4000 sq foot location Downtown Paris on Main St. which will serve as a second showroom and primary halter production space for their growing Export Market. As long-time fans of their work, we can attest to the quality and craftsmanship! To find out more and keep up with their news head over to the links below:

Find out more about Quillin Leather here: www.Quillin.com https://www.instagram.com/quillinleatherandtack/