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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.

My first wreath was terrible....this one is much, much better!!!!
04/07/2025

My first wreath was terrible....this one is much, much better!!!!

Made it today ❤
04/07/2025

Made it today ❤

My Easter bunnies
04/07/2025

My Easter bunnies

My stackable pumpkin!!💗
04/07/2025

My stackable pumpkin!!💗

I did this today
04/07/2025

I did this today

Finished my tree of life …
04/07/2025

Finished my tree of life …

Please be nice🫣 this is my very first coaster set. I'm super excited. Any tips would be great 😊
04/07/2025

Please be nice🫣 this is my very first coaster set. I'm super excited. Any tips would be great 😊

My shower curtain ring xmas boxes
04/07/2025

My shower curtain ring xmas boxes

Candy corn!! Updated with second attempt.
04/07/2025

Candy corn!! Updated with second attempt.

My snowman made with Dollar Tree Stackable pumpkins.
04/07/2025

My snowman made with Dollar Tree Stackable pumpkins.

I started using the oven mitts to make other seasonal wall hangings instead of Christmas. I’m having a lot of fun doing ...
04/05/2025

I started using the oven mitts to make other seasonal wall hangings instead of Christmas. I’m having a lot of fun doing it and I thought you might like to see them. And I’ve only just begun! They don’t have to be Santa‘s mittens anymore! Your thoughts? Thank you for taking the time. 
As requested. Easy peasy instructions:
Just hot glue two DT oven mitts together. (Everything is hot glued.) Add trim to top using fur from HL or ribbon from DT. Sometimes I add trim just to the top front. Whenever I think it’s necessary I take it all the way around to the back. Embellish however you like. I use ornaments, picks, anything DT or HL on sale. You can recycle old jewelry and any items you have hanging around. I paint lettering and other add-ons to match main color scheme. I seal the bottom mitt but you can leave it open and add longer picks or wooden spoons, etc. Lastly, to hang, I measure coordinating ribbon 15” long and glue to the inside of the top mitt and then glue the mitt closed.
If you have any questions about a particular one, I’d be happy to answer your questions.

Ok this is the almost finished project. I have to find someone that can make a bow I'm failing at that if not I have t...
04/05/2025

Ok this is the almost finished project. I have to find someone that can make a bow I'm failing at that if not I have to just put Merry Christmas on it in black just trying to figure that part out yet.🤦‍♀️
But finished with the rest that's all I'm doing I spent to much time on this one already🤦‍♀️
UPDATE
I might just take the Bow off and put Merry Christmas on the bucket what do you guys think?
P.S. working on another one now but ran out of glue so had to stop for the night 🤦‍♀️ here's a picture of new one I'm working on does anyone have any Suggestion on what to do with this one? I don't think this one will be as good as the other one😭

DT Brownie Pan Little Red WagonSupplies:1 brownie pan, spatula, red paint,black paint, 2 tumbling tower blocks and whate...
04/05/2025

DT Brownie Pan Little Red Wagon
Supplies:1 brownie pan, spatula, red paint,black paint, 2 tumbling tower blocks and whatever decorations you want to use! The wheels are made from my husband’s empty s***f cans.
Wash the brownie pan and then paint it and the spatula handle(I removed the plastic part) I suggest spray for the wagon. I spent 2 days trying to use apple barrel paint and it just wasn’t coving it. I used 1 coat of Walmarts red spray paint.
I painted the s***f cans with black apple barrel paint and used white for the center. Add the Radio Flyer to the side after the red paint is dry if you want to. Then glue the wheels on with hot glue let them dry! Then add the handle! I used 2 tumbling tower blocks at the front of the wagon to give me something to glue the handle to! Let it set for a few minutes to make sure it holds and decorate the way you want!

Just found these at the dollar tree any suggestions on what I could do with them
04/05/2025

Just found these at the dollar tree any suggestions on what I could do with them

I know it's simple but i love it!
04/05/2025

I know it's simple but i love it!

Couldn't find the all white ones but settled for the candy corn ones. I hand painted Jack Skeleton on it. Black chalk pa...
04/05/2025

Couldn't find the all white ones but settled for the candy corn ones. I hand painted Jack Skeleton on it. Black chalk paint and white chalk paint. He sits on a 12' pine round. This is my favorite one I've done so far. He took a lot of work.

10 more snowman.
04/05/2025

10 more snowman.

Hi ladiesIm in a slump. Im depressed and don't want to do anything. I love making things. Can sell them as nobody wants ...
04/05/2025

Hi ladies
Im in a slump. Im depressed and don't want to do anything. I love making things. Can sell them as nobody wants to buy them. Can't give them away to family or friends they don't appreciate them. I have nomore room In my house. My craft room is a disaster. I will show you a few pictures of things I made and could not sell. I need some inspiration. Im 73 and live alone. My family doesn't come see me. If I want to see them I have to drive to their house. I'm sorry for this rant. I need some lifting up and inspiration. Please. If not around delete.
Thank you everyone for your loving support. I didn't expect such an out pouring. I am inspired by all of you. Your all such great crafters. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I needed the uplifting.
Love to all from Me to you. ❤️❤️❤️

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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/