Resources
Check out these services and opportunities specifically for Shop Hoppers. Many resources are also listed in the All New England 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Quilting & Gift Studio | 163 Manchester St, Ste 5 Concord, NH 03301 | 603-493-6389 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Longarm Quilting by Sharon | 2 Bernadette Lane Wallingford, CT 06492 | 203-284-0474 | EMAIL » | |
| Homestead Quilting and Fabrics | 54 Main St Lakeville, MA 02347 | 774-419-3984 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Karen's Quilting Corner | 723 Cold Springs Rd Williamstown, MA 01267 | 413-884-6200 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Sew Orchid Design | 316 Main St Norway, ME 04268 | 207-739-2065 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Blackstone Quilting | 3751 Mendon Rd Cumberland, RI 02864 | 401-725-1779 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Sew Far North Quilting Studio | 106 Min St Littleton, NH 03561 | 603-575-5594 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Cotton Candy Fabrics | 450 Federal Rd Brookfield, CT 06804 | 203-885-0792 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Haphazard Quilting | 49 NH Route 118 Canaan, NH 03741 | 603-523-2029 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| Night Owl Quilting Studio | 4 Main St Goffstown, NH 03045 | 603-384-2557 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Patches Quilt Loft & Embroidery | 1442 Candia Rd Manchester, NH 03109 | 603-206-5490 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Personality Quilting - Longarm Quilting Service | 11 Amesbury Ct St. Peters, MO 63376 | 636-368-7824 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Sanford Sewing Machines | 1923 Main St Sanford, ME 04073 | 207-324-8375 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | Longarm Rentals |
| Christie's Quilting Boutique | 176 Main St Norwalk, CT 06851 | 203-807-8458 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Farm Hill Quilting | 133 North Hill Rd North Haven, CT 06473 | 203-464-4351 | EMAIL » | |
| Emma's Quilt Cupboard | 319 East Central St Franklin, MA 02038 | 508-520-0234 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| North Country Quilters & Sew n' Vac | 15 Depot St Rumney, NH 03266 | 603-786-6118 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Sewphisticated Quilting | 1295 Hallowell Rd Durham, ME 04222 | 207-319-4335 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Colchester Mill Fabrics & Quilting | 120 Lebanon Ave Colchester, CT 06415 | 860-537-2004 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Appletree Fabrics | 850 Southbridge St Auburn, MA 01501 | 508-832-5562 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Valley Fabrics | 59 Service Center Rd Northampton, MA 01060 | 413-570-4911 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 | Contact | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity Spring Resort | 1251 Eaton Rd Madison, NH 03849 | 603-367-8896 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| UFOs Over Schoodic | 1016 West Bay Rd Gouldsboro, ME 04607 | 207-963-4052 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Brick House Quilt Works | 27 North Main St Berlin, NY 12138 | 207-318-7435 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Blue Bear Inn | 534 Mountain Rd Francestown, NH 03043 | 603-808-0174 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| Cotton Candy Fabrics-Retreat Center | 450 Federal Rd Brookfield, CT 06804 | 203-885-0792 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Valley Fabrics | 59 Service Center Rd Northampton, MA 01060 | 413-570-4911 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » |
Additional Services
| Company Name | Address | Contact | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliques Quilts and More | 1666 Wagar Ave Lakewood, OH 44107 | 216-509-3700 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | "A unique venue offering laser precut appliques, silhouettes, quilt kits & so much more. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Quilt Guild's Maine Quilts Show | 207-216-7358 EMAIL » WEBSITE » | 2023 Maine Quilts Show July 27-29, 9am-5pm Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME |
| "COCHECO" Quilters 41st Annual Quilt Show | EMAIL » WEBSITE » | Cocheco Village October 21-22, 2023. 10am-4pm James Foley Memorial Community Center, Rochester, NH |
| Ninigret Quilters 2023 Quilt Show | EMAIL » WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | October 13, 14, 15, 2023 10-4 Westerly Armory, Westerly, RI |
| Crosstown Quilters Guild | EMAIL » WEBSITE » | Wrapped in Comfort Quilt Show Oct. 14 10-4, Oct. 15 10-3 Abington Sr. Center, Abington, MA $7 / children free |
| Quilters by the Sea, Inc. RI | EMAIL » WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | 2023 Quilt Show, "Every Quilt Tells A Story" September 30 & October 1, 10 am to 4 pm The Pennfield School, Portsmouth, RI |
| Quilting in the Land of Milk & Honey | EMAIL » WEBSITE » | Quilt Show Oct. 7th 10-5, Oct. 8th 10-3 Middlebury Rec. Center - Middlebury, VT |