Resources
Check out these services and opportunities specifically for Shop Hoppers. Many resources are also listed in the All Minnesota Shop Hop Magazine – another reason to pick up your copy! When you contact these providers, please say you heard about them from the Shop Hop!
Online Community of Quilters
Your resource for online quilting events! Always on the lookout for another great sewing event, the Drummond family of quilters shares their finds with fellow quilt enthusiasts. Visit the Let’s Quilt Along website for news of quilt alongs, block of the month, mystery quilt alongs, and blog hops.
Longarm Quilting
The following companies provide longarm quilting services to help you finish your quilting projects. Longarm quilting machines combine your quilt top, batting and quilt back in a frame, then operate either manually or by computer to stitch the quilt design of your choice. Contact each company to learn about equipment capabilities, quilting patterns and pricing.
| Company | Address | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Quilting | 331 Main St S Sauk Centre, MN 56378 | 320-424-8984 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shop | 307 West Main St Marshall, MN 56258 | 507-537-0835 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| The Noble Quilter | 19570 Holt St NW Elk River, MN 55330 | 763-633-4669 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Paisley Threads | PO Box 16 14 Main Street S New London, MN 56273 | 320-347-1111 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Creations Quilt Shop | 1731 W Superior St Duluth, MN 55806 | 218-628-1687 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| M&M Modern Materials | 107 Main St N Roseau, MN 56751 | 218-463-2400 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Hooked On Quilts | 8028 N Gracelake Rd SE Bemidji, MN 56601 | 218-242-1585 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| DayBrook Designs | 407-385-9091 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | ||
| Quilter's Dream | 116 1st St South Montgomery, MN 56069 | 507-364-5730 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Calico Hutch Quilt Shop | 20520 810th Ave Hayward, MN 56043 | 507-377-1163 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Old Alley Quilt Shop | 115 N Main St Sherburn, MN 56171 | 507-764-4088 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Personality Quilting-Longarm Quilting Service | 11 Amesbury Ct St Peters, MO 63376 | 636-368-7824 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| What a Hoot Quilting | 1742 College Way # 1 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 | 218-531-1190 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » |
Retreat Centers
Plan a getaway with your sewing friends! Retreat Centers offer a variety of work space and overnight accommodations for groups to utilize for quilting, crafting, sewing or other get-togethers. Contact each center to learn about the types of spaces they provide, number of people they can accommodate, and pricing.
| Company | Address | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn's Quilt Shop | 522 Broadway St Alexandria, MN 56308 | 320-763-7011 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Dragonfly Retreat | 305 17th Ave N Bangor, WI 54614 | 608-451-0048 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | Located a few minutes east of La Crosse, Wisconsin, in a restored historic home. |
| Quilter's Dream | 116 1st St South Montgomery, MN 56069 | 507-364-5730 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » |
Quilt Guilds & Events
Quilt Guilds are clubs for people who like all things quilting. They typically meet monthly or quarterly and offer educational, charitable, and social opportunities for quilters. Consider joining a local guild to learn more about the art of quilting and to meet others who share your passion for the hobby.
| Quilt Guilds | Contact | Info |
|---|---|---|
| QuiltFest on the Mississippi | 608-386-7345 255 Riders Clud Rd Onalaska, WI 54650 EMAIL » | Presented by La Crosse Area Quilters. Onalaska Omni Center, Oct 18-19, 2024. WEBSITE » |
| The Minnesota Quilt Show | 651-224-3572 273 State St St. Paul, MN 55107 EMAIL » | June 13-15, 2024 Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth WEBSITE » |