Resources
Check out these services and opportunities specifically for Shop Hoppers. Many resources are also listed in the All Michigan 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric Peddler | 815 Michigan Ave PO Box 369 Baldwin, MI 49304 | 231-745-4500 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| RozeArt Designs | 7747 W Lotan Rd Lake City, MI 49651 | 231-884-2534 FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Morning Star Quilting Studio | Holly, MI | 248-396-9003 | EMAIL » | NOTE: Their listing in the magazine is mistakenly under Quilt Guilds/Events. It should be under Long Arm Services. |
| Juneberry Cottage | 220 N Main St Evart, MI 49631 | 231-734-5863 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Creative Passions Quilt Shop | 103 Broad St Chesaning, MI 48616 | 989-845-2159 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Long Arm Lyrics | EMAIL » | |||
| Lakes and Loons/ Happy Little Quilt Shop | 112 E Third St Imlay City, MI 48065 | 810-721-7037 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Hartland Sewing Studios/ Hartland Quilt Shop | 9532 E Highland Rd Howell, MI 48843 | 810-844-4060 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| DeLoa's Quilt Shop | 15804 M140 South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-767-2819 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| Tebear's Sewing & Quilting | 1117 1st Ave N Escanaba, MI 49829 | 906-786-6431 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Lemon Quilts | 9175 Cherry Valley Ave, Ste 10 Caledonia, MI 49316 | 616-275-1114 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| Sharon's Quilts & More | 118 Locust St, Ste 104 Allegan, MI 49101 | 269-686-9579 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| The Quilting Cottage | 161 S Main St Brooklyn, MI 49230 | 517-938-8191 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Abbi Mays Fabric Shop | 1500 Whitehall Rd, Ste A Muskegon, MI 49445 | 231-563-6861 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Stitched in Purple | Blacksburg, SC | 864-415-8588 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| Cardinal Creations | 7451 W Blue Rd Lake City, MI 49651 | 231-839-5570 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Quilters Haven & Unique MI Gift Shop | 253 Center St, Ste 103 South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-767-8504 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Passions Quilt Shop | 103 Broad St Chesaning, MI 48616 | 989-845-2159 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Bittersweet Vintage Retreat/ Bittersweet Quilt Shop | 216 E FIfth St Pinconning, MI 48650 | 989-879-1900 | EMAIL » | |
| Hearts Gathering/ DeLoa's Quilt Shop | 15804 M140 South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-767-2819 WEBSITE » | EMAIL » | |
| The Cardinal Nest/ Cardinal Creations | 7451 W Blue Rd Lake City, MI 49651 | 231-839-5570 WEBSITE » FACEBOOK » | EMAIL » | |
| Hartland Sewing Studios/ Hartland Quilt Shop | 9532 E Highland Rd Howell, MI 48843 | 810-844-4060 WEBSITE » | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Quilt Guild | 5449 Clarkston Rd Clarkston, MI 48348 EMAIL » WEBSITE » | Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-8:00pm First Congregational Church of Clarkston |
| Crossroads Quilt Guild Quilt Show | EMAIL » FACEBOOK » | June 15, 9am-4pm Reed City Middle School Gym 233 W Church Ave Reed City, MI |
| Lighthouse Quilt Guild 2024 Quilt Show | 2nd Christian Reform Church 2021 Sheldon Rd Grand Haven, MI 49417 | July 26 9am - 7pm July 27 9am - 3pm |
| Crossroads Quilt Guild | 231-734-5869 PO Box 1163 Evart, MI 49677 EMAIL » FACEBOOK » | Meetings: 4th Tuesday of the month Jan - Nov at 6:30pm. December is our Christmas gathering on the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30pm. Business meetings are during odd numbered months and a program is offered during even numbered months. Charity Sew Day is the 2nd Tuesday of each month Jan - Nov 9am-3pm. The guild is honored to provide quilts of comfort to those receiving cancer treatments at the Susan P Wheatlake Cancer Center in Reed City, MI. |
| Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters | Oshtemo, MI WEBSITE » | We offer monthly meetings, small groups, lectures, and workshops. We provide quilt making, education, and fun for the beginner to experienced quilter. |