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!
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 Name | Address | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itch'n to be Stitch'n | 18130 Renken Rd Staunton, IL 62088 | 618-635-2429 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| Tammie Pfeiffer | 1386 N 1300 East Rd Shelbyville, IL 62565 | 217-460-0838 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Sew Quiltable | 507 10th Ave Mendota, IL 61342 | 815-200-1113 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Indigo Quilt Studio | 129 S Kickapoo St Lincoln, IL 62656 | 217-732-4112 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| The Fabric Patch | 208 N 2600 East Rd Pana, IL 62557 | 217-562-4725 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Quilts & More | 200 Nichols St Stronghurst, IL 61480 | 309-924-2334 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Warm N Cozy Quilting | 816 S Main St, Ste 2 Columbia, IL 62236 | 618-719-2565 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| The Quilted Star | 2608 Park Ridge Rd Bloomington, IL 61704 | 309-663-1715 | EMAIL » | |
| Scrappy Patchwork Quilting | 34460 N Peoria Line Rd Farmington, IL 61531 | 309-425-3197 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Longarm Quilting Services | 11 Amesbury Ct St Peters, MO 63376 | 636-368-7824 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamless Getaways | 204 Grace Dr Forrest, IL 61741 | 815-848-5082 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| River Bank Fabrics Retreat Center | 321 Schuyler St Oquawka, IL 61469 | 309-559-1070 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Itch'n to be Stitch'n | 18130 Renken Rd Staunton, Il 62088 | 618-635-2429 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| The Village Stitchery | 108 E Main St Oblong, IL 62449 | 618-592-4134 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Roberts Sewing Center | 2011 Weber Rd Crest Hill, IL 60403 | 815-729-1600 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| peace & Applique Quilt Shop | 2524 W Market St Bloomington, IL 61705 | 309-662-7380 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Threads of Time Creative Sewing & Retreat Center | 207 S Buchanan St Danville, IL 61832 | 217-431-9202 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 | Phone | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gems of the Prairie Quilters | PO Box 9543 Peoria, IL 61612 | EMAIL » WEBSITE » | Quilt Show August 27-28, 2022 in Peoria, IL |