Watch Keelyn Fawcett Tell Us About The Scrappy Owl Quilt Shop

In this video, The Scrappy Owl Quilt Shop owner Keelyn Fawcett shares the story behind her business and the path that led her to establish a quilting destination in Miles City, Montana. After relocating with her husband in search of a quieter, small-town lifestyle with room for horses and a more rural way of living, they found exactly what they were looking for in eastern Montana and made Miles City their home.

Keelyn explains that her background is rooted in long-arm quilting, a craft she has practiced for many years. While her original plan was to focus exclusively on long-arm quilting services, it quickly became clear that the community had an unmet need. With no local quilt shop available for several years and a strong, active quilting community already in place, she recognized an opportunity to create something meaningful and lasting.

The Scrappy Owl Quilt Shop was built with a clear vision: to provide a welcoming, community-focused space where quilters of all experience levels can gather, connect, and share their passion. Keelyn emphasizes the importance of having a place where people can not only shop for supplies, but also exchange ideas, offer tips, and enjoy the social side of quilting—something that is just as important as the craft itself.

Inside the shop, Keelyn has taken a thoughtful and strategic approach to inventory. Rather than carrying a large volume of fabrics, she focuses on high-quality basics, blenders, and coordinating materials that can easily pair with fabrics customers already have. This allows quilters to build on existing projects or revive unfinished ones without needing to start over. In addition to fabric, the shop offers a selection of notions, patterns, and unique handmade buttons, all chosen based on Keelyn’s personal experience and trust in their quality.

The video also introduces viewers to her long-arm quilting machine, which plays a central role in the services she provides. Through this, Keelyn helps customers complete their quilts with professional, consistent results.

Overall, this video highlights The Scrappy Owl Quilt Shop as more than just a retail space—it is a community hub built on experience, creativity, and a genuine passion for quilting in Miles City.