Resources
Check out these services and opportunities specifically for Shop Hoppers. Many resources are also listed in the All Illinois 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!
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 Name | Address | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimi's Nest Quilting Studio | Minooka, IL 60447 | 330-414-3244 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Warm N Cozy Quilting | 816 S Main St, Ste 2 Columbia, IL 62236 | 618-719-2565 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Daybrook Designs | 407-385-9091 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | ||
| Quilts & More | 200 E Nichols St Stronghurst, IL 61480 | 309-924-2334 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Trisa's Quilting Corner & More! | 109 S Oak St | 217-681-1891 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Blue Willow Mercantile | 3755 E Main St, Unit 120 St. Charles, IL 60189 | 630-868-3833 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Cottage Path Quilting | 1404 Heagon St Lamar, MO 64759 | 417-214-2671 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| Corner Curve Quilts, SWMI - T-Quilts | 6544 Stevensville Baroda Rd Stevensville MI 49127 | 731-225-6542 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Harvest House Quilting | 24231 Apple Tree Ln Plainfield, IL 60585 | 815-609-5831 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Betsy Sue’s Stitch ‘n Thyme | 425 S 1st St Geneva, IL 60134 | 331-442-2357 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Becky Morris - BB's Quilting | Decatur, IL | 217-853-0860 | EMAIL » | |
| Nauvoo Emporium Quilts & More | 1265 Mulholland Nauvoo, IL 62354 | 801-690-0518 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | We offer computerized long arm quilting and specialize in finishing grandma's antique quilts top that never got finished. |
| Itch'n to be Stitch'n | 18130 Renken Rd Staunton, IL 62088 | 618-635-2429 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| The Fabric Patch | 208 N 2600 East Rd Pana, IL 62557 | 217-562-4725 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Stitched In Purple | Blacksburg, SC | 864-415-8588 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Personality Quilting - Longarm Quilting Service | 11 Amesbury Ct St Peters, MO 63376 | 636-368-7824 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Betty's Thimble | 1008 4th St Orion, IL 61273 | 309-526-3188 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 Name | Address | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threads of Time Creative Sewing & Retreat Center | 207 S Buchanan St Danville, IL 61832 | 217-431-9202 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Roberts Sewing Center | 2011 Weber Rd Crest Hill, IL 60403 | 815-729-1600 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Whispering Woods Godfrey BnB and Event Center | 8053 Langer Lane Godfrey, IL 62035 | 618-444-2385 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| peace & Applique Quilt Barn | 2524 W Market St Bloomington, IL 61705 | 309-662-7380 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Princeton Quilter's Cottage | 620 S Euclid Ave Princeton, IL 61356 | 843-696-2373 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| The Village Stitchery Quilt Shop & Retreat Center | 108 E Main St Oblong, IL 62449 | 618-592-4134 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Itch'n to be Stitch'n | 18130 Renken Rd Staunton, Il 62088 | 618-635-2429 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » |
Quilt Guilds
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 Guild | Contact | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Pieces From the Heart Quilt Guild | Morris, IL WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | Quilt Show, Oct. 11 & 12 Meetings at Morris UMC 7pm 2nd Tues of month |
| Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild | 2815 W Locust Davenport, IA EMAIL » WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | Great River Quilt Show, October 18-19, 2024 Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Fair Center Building Admission - $10 2 days, 10 & under free Tickets available at the door HOURS Fri. 9a to 6p & Sat. 9a to 4p |
| Hands All Around Quilt Guild | PO Box 394 Bloomington, IL 61702 EMAIL » WEBSITE » | Quilt Spectrum Quilt Show April 11-12, 2025 |
| Gems of the Prairie Quilters | Life Together Center 3625 N Sheridan Rd Peoria, IL EMAIL » WEBSITE » | Gems of the Prairie Quilters-Quilt Show Aug. 24, 9a-5p Aug. 25, 11a-4p $8 or $13 for 2-day pass |