Stitchin’ Heaven Howdy

Well, there are several reasons why these shops are some of our top, and with these shops, we all have something in common. These quilt shops are some of our 12 who participated in the 2008 Winter Patchwork Party. Patchwork Party first began in 2006 and has been going semi annually ever since.  For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Patchwork party, you can visit each of our top shops or visit the official site at www.patchworkparty2008.com.  We thought we would let the shops reintroduce themselves to you here.  You will see why they are our favorites!

Just picture it…It is a chilly winter morning, and the snow is quietly falling outside the window glinting and twinkling on the surface as the sun still manages to break through. One can only stand still in awe as the morning rises. My name is Rose Wojnar and it is the dawn of another day at EverythingQuilts.com located in the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. With the start of each day, I try to take a few minutes and give gratitude for so much that is good in my life. With the wonderful support of my family, staff and customers, we opened EverythingQuilts.com almost ten years ago. We specialize in 100+ quilt kits and our ever changing fabric selection featuring today’s most talented designers. Our customers love our sense of color and design and patterns and great customer service.

The Fat Quarter Shop is an online fabric shop in the heart of Texas.  Kimberly opened shop in 2003, and the store has grown and evolved ever since.  Her husband, Kevin, came onboard, and together they have shaped Fat Quarter Shop into the store we know and love today! We offer same-day shipping, and there is something new on our site practically every day! We’ve got a wide variety of the newest lines by the biggest names in quilting, including Moda, RJR Fabrics, Robert Kaufman, Marcus Brothers, Michael Miller, Westminster, Free Spirit, Lecien … and the list goes on!  Our specialty is cut goods, including Fat Quarter Bundles, Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and now Honey Buns and Turnovers. Our exclusive Kits and Clubs are also a big hit.  Whatever your project, we have a Kit for it. BOMs are another Fat Quarter Shop forte since we take care to have the best fabrics with clear instructions to ensure you have the best BOM experience possible! What a beautiful family!

Quilt Something
www.quiltsomething.com , Moscow, Idaho

Open for 14 years, Quilt Something! has a diverse clientele and thus serves as a “general” quilting store. We have beautiful hand-dyed wool dyed on site that we use for our wool kits sold online. Owner, Colleen Murphy Phillip has “ never met a fabric she didn’t like” and her inventory reflects that eclectic taste. Open 7 days a week 361 days each year, Quilt Something! fills a much needed niche in the inland empire of the great northwest.

“When you open the screen door to our shop, we hope you will feel right at home,” says Rachel Greco, owner and founder of Grandma’s Attic.   Named after her own Grandmother, Rachel’s love and respect for history is evident in every corner of the store. One side of the shop features beautiful 1930s and 40s era reproduction fabrics, with notions, patterns and decorative items that look like they’ve just stepped out of that time period. Farther inside the shop is another area dedicated to the 19th Century. A huge redwork and embroidery department features everything from historical needle arts to contemporary stitchery projects. Other areas of the shop feature contemporary Asian, Batik, Floral and Novelty fabrics—ready for you to use in your next quilting project. All of this is nestled is a small brick and mortar shop located in Dallas, Oregon, a town within the very heart of the Willamette Valley. The town has deep connections to the 19th Century pioneers of the American West and is at the end of the Applegate Trail, the southern counterpart to the old Oregon Trail. If you aren’t able to visit the shop in person, www.grandmasatticquilting.com offers you an opportunity to feel like you just stopped in for a visit. The online store allows you to access quilting needs and resources regardless of the particular time of day or place in your part of the world.
Grandma’s Attic takes pride in helping to pass on the unique traditions and special connections to history and family that only the fiber arts can convey. More personal than a diary, more durable than paper, these are the voices of our grandmothers that tie us to them and pull us forward to the future.

Homespun Hearth
www.homespunhearth.com, Monument , Colorado

Shabby Fabrics was started approximately 6 years ago under unique circumstances surrounding the events of 9-11. My husband and I were employed as pilots for United Airlines at the time and soon found ourselves unemployed as layoff notices were handed out to over 2100 pilots. It was a very scary time but after much contemplation and prayer, I felt God had a new plan for my life. With my love for crafting and fabrics and some business experience behind me, Shabby Fabrics was born. We cater primarily to the feminine style floral fabrics that seem rather difficult to find in local stores. We are customer focused trying to accommodate each person’s needs and requests whenever possible. Because God is the reason behind our success, we honor Him by including the Holy Cross within our website and company publications.
Truly, an inspiring story….

Quilts shops are more than just fabric shops, they are a place to build friendships, challenge your creativity and an excellent source for all you could need to create memories for generations! Thank you, to our favorite shops for sharing your pictures and a little about your shop!

Who is your favorite shop? We want to know! So, post a comment, tell us about your favorite quilt shop, and be sure to let us know just what makes it special to you..

Till next time, may your days be pieceful,
~deb

HI! I finally made it! My trip this year in the US is going to be so fun and full of adventure and creativity!
I’m in New York City now, and it is freezing! Looks like I’ll be sewing a lot while I’m here to avoid frost bite.
Just kidding! It’s really not that cold, it just feels cold, but, ya know, it doesn’t feel that cold with all that there is to see and do and places to eat!  My sister is coming out from Long Island to take me around the city. I’m staying with an old friend, Jen, here in the city, so I’m in good company. Jen is also a quilter, so she’s got the goods. Sewing machine, fabric, all my little heart will need!

So,have you guys started on your bag yet? How cute that I was able to find the Manhattan bag.Thank you Pink Sand Beach designs! (I had to give my “shout out” to them). That bag is so appropriate for my stay here. I have one finished and think I will make a couple more to leave with my sister & Jen.  I would love to hear what you guys think? Have any of you been to NYC? Ooh!!! It would be so neat to see pics of you guys out and about with your Manhattan bag! Please send!
I hear there is a quilt shop here called The City Quilter! Looks like they are having classes while I’m here,so will have to check them out!  I’m so excited! I will be leaving, though, in a couple of weeks! (boo hoo), but I hear it’s “always sunny” in my next travel destination!  See ya there!

~Perse