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Ehlers Variety is more than just a variety store!  Our family owned and operated business was established in January 1995 and caters to the needs and wants of our customers.  Our caring customer service and family-friendly environment continues to help us grow and expand to offer the best quality products at the best value.

CUSTOMERS COME FIRST HERE!

We are a unique store that has something for the whole family - from Hardware and Housewares to Crafts and Toys. 

Here's just a sampling of some items we stock:

Jack Dempsey Quilt Blocks - Available Online!Quilt blocks………Our quilt blocks by Jack Dempsey are top-quality. We have beginner embroidery kits and samplers for those who are just beginning or just wanting to give embroidery a try. We also carry 9” quilt squares,18” quilt squares, pillow cases, crib quilt tops, stamped quilt blocks, and complete quilt kits to embroider for those with more experience. To complete your project, we carry the complete line of 117 series DMC embroidery floss. Just look at the back of the Jack Dempsey package to see what amount & color you need, then choose from our in-stock supply. 

Crafts……Check out our always expanding craft department!  From beads to pearls, sew-on googly eyes to stencils for painting, our craft department has something for everyone.

Great Selection of Craft Paint Available!Our craft paints include a complete line of deco art acrylic paint, ceramacoat paints, scribbles fabric paint, enamel paint pens, Testors paints for model cars, and poster paints. Whether you are working on school projects, crafts for Sunday school classes or just for personal enjoyment, we have the selection you need.

We stock felt squares, foamie sheets, chenille stems, pom poms, glue guns, glue gun sticks, plastic canvas, glitter, several adhesives, Styrofoam balls & discs, cording, woodsie cut-outs and cardstock.  Remember the sock monkey you had as a kid?  We even have red-heeled socks to make this "beloved childhood friend"!

Over 30,000 yards of fabric in stock!Material………Thousands, & Thousands of yards of flat fold & bolt, solid & print material including muslin, broadcloth, cotton, wool, polyester, poly/cotton and most anything in between. We stock quality material at great prices! Fabrics by VIP / Cranston and David Textile are included in our large assortment. A QUILTERS PARADISE. 

In-Stock Sewing Notions include thread, elastic, zippers, button, needles, bindingNotions………Our notions department has everything to make your sewing project a success. Packaged elastic & bulk elastic, thread, iron-on patches, heat transfers (heat iron-on transfers),  snaps, buttons, zippers, Velcro, Rit fabric dye, fabric glue, rotary cutters, hand sewing needles & sewing machine needles, fusible interfacing, seam binding, rick rack, and much, much  more.

We also offer a wide variety of cross-stitching supplies like aida cloth, hooks, needles, thread, and counted cross stitching kits, patterns and books.

Need something to finish a project?  We have pillow forms, extra loft batting, low loft batting and fiberfill for quilt backing and batting or stuffing pillows.

We sell Spice Time Spices.

We have over 80 different spices & extracts available in the Spice Time brand. Great taste & a great value at only $.99 each.

 

Inspiration Books are to uplift and encourage!Inspirational books for those who really love to read! Our selection of inspirational books are sure to uplift and bring enjoyment to your life. We offer many titles and authors to choose from, including several based on Amish life and encounters.

 

We stock Fine Lace in different widths and colors both flat and gathered. 

Protect your fine tables with our 54-inch clear table runner or flannel-backed vinyl sold by the yard.

Red Heart Yarn, Sugar & Cream Yarn, Aunt Lydia's, Southmaid and JP Coats crochet thread!Yarns………Red Heart yarn is a family favorite with many colors. We have Red Heart classic, Baby, Baby clouds, light & lofty, and Baby teri. We also have Sugar & Cream yarn, Aunt Lydia’s, Southmaid, and J.P. Coats crochet thread. To compliment our crochet and knitting area, we stock several sizes of crochet hooks and needles, crochet thread, knitting needles, latch hooks, how-to books, and crochet and knitting patterns.

Custom Picture Framing Available!Picture Framing……One of the nicest surprises to a lot of people is that we make custom picture frames. We have been custom framing pictures and photos since 1995.

With over 300 different frame molding to choose from and a full spectrum of mat colors, you are sure to find the perfect match for your home. The newest addition to our frame shop is a computerized mat cutter which allows us to cut standard openings all the way up to the most complex multiple openings with ease. The computerized mat cutter also allows us to add    v-grooves, hundreds of cut art openings, letter & number cut outs, name cut outs, and custom designed openings.  We can personalize your matting to fit your picture!

Scrapbooking Supplies!Scrapbooking………This is a fairly new department for the scrapbooker in all of us! We stock several different styles and sizes of scrapbooking books, papers and cardstock as well as regular photo albums and books. We have acid-free stickers, shape templates, acid free stamp kits, corner punches, fancy edge scissors, acid free corners, acid-free letters and a selection that keeps growing at our customers' requests.

Candy……Our candy department brings back those fond memories from your childhood.  Candy - Just like you remember!Pick from an assortment of fresh wrapped candy for as little as $.02 each. We also carry candy bars, gum, suckers, bagged Sathers candies and Claeys old-fashioned hard candies in several flavors. The one item that has become a family tradition is picking up a bag of fresh Brach’s chocolates when in season (fall and winter). We only carry Brach’s chocolate through the fall and winter to maintain quality and freshness.

Toys - Old Time favorites and Brand New fun!Toys………Start your child out with something fun to do, or relive your childhood in our toy department. We carry cast farm toys, board games, coloring books, puzzles, modeling clay, play dough, card games, outdoor sports items, model cars, barrel of monkeys and so much more. Something for all ages,  0-100+.

Housewares - Cooking Utensil, Canning Supplies, Pots & PansHousewares………We offer the usual household and kitchen items such as spatulas, whisks, pancake turners, hot pads, and can openers,  but we also stock special items like a hand crank popcorn popper, pasta machines, bean frenchers, pressure cookers and canners, replacement seal rings, canner rings, and canning supplies.

Health and Beauty Aids are a must!Health and Beauty Aids……Our store would not be complete without these basic needs. Everything you need for Health & Beauty plus nostalgia items from the past like……..Williams mug shaving soap and Blue Waltz perfume with that unique fragrance that you remember.

Dollar Section - You can't beat our selection!Dollar Section……You can't beat a deal like this! Our Dollar section Toys - great fun for any season!is fully stocked with items like tennis balls, flannel-backed tablecloths, cleaning supplies, UL listed night lights, utility hammers, tape measures and more. All good quality with an assortment that is continually changing.

Plumbing……Having plumbing problems is no fun, but with our well-stocked plumbing shelves, your trouble can be fixed in no time. We have PVC, CPVC, Plumbing - In-stock supply of new and replacement parts and pipe.galvanized, black iron pipe and all of the fittings necessary to complete or repair most any plumbing job. Polybutylene tubing and its fittings is an option that requires no gluing and is easy to use.  Our stock of  plumbing valves, faucets, and repair parts makes plumbing a breeze.

Paint - Interior and Exterior as well as supplies!Paint……With our Valspar line of paint, you get exceptional quality for indoor and outdoor painting. We carry the contractor grade all the way up to the Élan line. The Élan paint is a new paint with one coat coverage, distinctive sheen, low odor and ceramic technology.

We carry Rustoleum spray enamel and brush-on enamel paints. We also have brushes, rollers, caulking, drop cloths, paint pails, ... most everything you need to complete any interior or exterior paint project.

Electrical - Wiring, Switches, Outlets, Covers, Light Kits, Ceiling FansElectrical…..Whether it’s a weekend project or wiring your whole house, we can help with switches, outlets, covers, light kits, ceiling fans and more. We stock contractor packages of wire or you can cut-it-by-the-foot for smaller projects.

Cards and Gifts - Stationary, Party Supplies, Balloons, Anniversary Gifts!Cards and Gifts……We stock hundreds of greeting cards for weddings, anniversaries, birthday and other occasions. We have special anniversary gifts for 25th, 40th, and 50th anniversary celebrations. We carry Mylar party balloons for any occasion like birthdays, new baby arrivals, anniversaries, and get well soon. our party supplies include streamers, balloons, party favors, gift items, plates, napkins, cups, and more.

We are your one-stop shop for everything! 

Custom Picture Framing
and matting for any
painting, picture, or photo.


Photo Corners for Custom Photo Framing

Just ask us!  We can personalize
your picture, painting or photo frame
to fit any size or shape
with hundreds of different moldings
like wood and metal as well as a complete line of mat boards
cut to any size with our
new computerized mat cutter! 

Let us help you with your next project!

We specialize in
Quilting Blocks and Craft Items! 
 
Order Quilt Blocks Online!

Our goal is the be your #1 provider
of fabric and quilting blocks. 
We stock miles of material
in many different styles and colors
as well as a large assortment
of quilting blocks and craft items. 
We have hundreds of colors
of embroidery floss
and embroidery kits. 

Craft paint, fabric paint, crochet, knitting and cross stitch supplies
are all in stock!

We can ship anywhere
in the United States and Canada. 

Come check us out! 
Located in El Dorado Springs, Missouri,
we are centrally located between Springfield, Joplin and Kansas City.

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We stock plumbing and electrical supplies for home repairs, replacement parts,
and new projects, too!

 
Plumbing Supplies for New and Repair Projects!

Whether it’s a weekend project or
wiring your whole house, we can help with switches, outlets and covers.

Electrical Supplies for New and Replacement Projects!

We carry contractor packages of wire or cut-it-by-the foot
for smaller projects.



 
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