I'm hoping to travel to St. Louis in the next couple of months and was interested in any quilt shops along the way. Are there any locally owned shops in the area?

Someone just wrote there's one in Clayton. If anyone knows of any small shops (not JoAnns or similar), please let me know here or by PM.

Thank you.

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Unfortunately I live in South Florida so I cannot help you, but if you go ontpo the chat room there is always some one that can give you the names and towns where they can be found, as the chat room ladies are from all across the country. GOOD LUCK. Another alternative would be to GOOGLE Quilt Shops, type in a town or two and see what they come up with. The site usually comes up with quite a few.

I'm not finding any by online search...which seems strange. There MUST be shops in the area, right?

There is a really good one in Sycamore, IL...Tammy Tadd designs...

Thanks, Tink's Mom. I just looked them up online...says they went out of business.

I didn't believe you...just checked with the store. I was there a couple of weeks ago. That is going to be a big loss. She had terrific stuff. Her close out sale will be starting on Monday.

A few I can think of depending on how far off I55 your willing to stray.

In Joliet take Rt30 East about 3 miles or so then turn North (left) on Larkin/Weber, and about 1/8 mile ahead on the left is a HUGE shop called Roberts Sewing Center. Looks small from the outside, there is parking in the rear. Thousands of bolts - tons of batiks, lots of flanels a whole library of books. The only thing wrong with the place is the staff - not the friendliest of folks. It's my "go to" shop when I can't find something I need anywhere else. Be sure to check out the sale rack on the 2nd floor.

Further south and right on I55 is Countryside Village. Exit at Rt 113 in Coal City, make a left at the top of the ramp then a left turn at the first street you come to. You would have seen the building on the left before you exited I55. It's a small shop but the folks inside are great. They also have a wine shop in the back and a craft/home decor shop and some consignment antiques, and a kitchen shop. Be sure to check out the whole store.

Sue

Sue....a wine shop/quilt shop? Sounds like a party! We generally take 70 in but I may be able to weasle a change of scenery this go round.
Thank you!

If you are anywhere near Arthur, IL.... that would be my suggestion. Wonderful shops right downtown - do not remember the names as I now live in Arizona - but I stop in Arthur every time we visit family in IL and IN

Enjoy your trip

My poor DH. This trip may end up costing quite a bit more than planned, thanks to wonderful board members!!

Thank you, Judy...I'm looking online as we chat.

Just off 55, take the Rochester exit (I29). About 7 miles later, turn left at the second light onto East Main and follow the curve. On the left on the corner at the fire hydrant is a great place called "Peace and Applique." I can't say enough wonderful things about them and the shop.

http://www.peacenapplique.com/

7,000 bolts? WOO HOO!

I've bookmarked this thread. My son lives near Joliet and we plan a visit this summer.

So glad you can use this, too, katyquilter. After I checked on Judy's Arthur, IL several shops popped up on google. We'll be sure to check out a few since they are right off of 57 before we jump on 70.

There are two great shops just East of Peoria, IL. One is called Peddlers Way and it is in Washington IL. It is on a side street just behind the town square. The other one is called Quilt Corner and it is in Morton IL. They are both well worth your time to stop and browse!

Thanks, Zebracar. Sounds like we'll have plety to do there & back. We make this trip a couple times a year, so additional suggestions are welcome. =)

Be sure to let us all know what you found on your way to St. Louie and be sure to have a safe trip

Judy :)

Are you traveling I-57 for abit? Let me know how you plan to travel and I may be able to help. Morris has a wonderful store, as well as Peru. Bloomington has the Treadle, omg! It is overflowing. It is my mission to check out all the quilting stores I can throughout IL :)

I have a list somewhere on the quilt shops In St Louis MO.. Ill search in the am..

They received 3rd place for the best shop in the St,Louis area;

1. Heyde Sewing Machine Co.5451 S Lindbergh Blvd St Louis, MO

On the Illinois side this shop is very famous; Off I-70/55;

2. ROSEMARYS FABRIC & QUILTS. 812 9TH STREET, HIGHLAND,Ill 62249 In the square

This is a very popular on in Old Town Florissant (north off I-270)

3. Helens Hen House Quit Shop
180 W. Dunn Rd. Florissant, MO phone: 314-837-7661

Haven't been to this one, but looks like fun;

4. The Quilted Fox
10403 Clayton Rd, Frontenac, MO 63131.
Phone: 314-993-1181

Here are a few...I don't know what area you will be in. For direction just google the shop and it will provide driving directions. Or just phone them...I included the numbers.

Good luck and have fun.

You will also drive thru Litchfield, Ill., on I-55. Here is a shop that has everything in sewing machines, supplies, templates, rotarys, patterns, tables, quilting supplies.....everything except fabric.

1SewingMachinesPlus.com
Serving the Litchfield Area.
(800) 401-8151 » Website » More

there is one called Helen's Hen House on Dunn Road in North St Louis county right off 270
the one in Clayton is The Quilted Fox at Lindbergh & Clayton Rd area

AT LEAST gas has come down! LOL!!

A must visit shop is Threads of Time Fabrics and Retreat Center in Danville IL. Just off I-74. 5,000 bolts, plus a beautiful, fully equipped retreat for up to 34 people! A new garden/patio for cookouts, too!

Check this link out!
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/storefinder/illinois.html

If possible try and find a book called "Quilters Travel Companion", it lists all quilt shops by state. There is a group of us quilters that goes on road trips and it is our bible to the stores. It is also how we plan where we go.

She just closed down her shop about two weeks ago. It is no longer in business due to family reasons. It s a sad day for Tammy Tadd

There is a great one in Hannibal,MO. The name of that quilt store is Hickory Stick. http://www.hickorystickquiltshop.com/main.html?src=%2F I love that store and I go there everytime I go to Quincy,IL


Also another great quilt shop in Barrington,IL called "A Touch of Amish".

The Quilted Fox is in Clayton area off Lindbergh --they have lots of Kaffe and orientals and other great stuff and a little futher north on Lindbergh is Jackman's Fabrics--I work here and I think you will love our shop--lots of samples and we get new groups of fabric in constantly--new christmas fabrics are arriving now--lots of batiks,moda,andover,RJR,alexander Henry,Lakehouse,Amy Butler,over 5,000 bolts--you will love it

They just closed the business about 2 weeks ago due to family reasons. I loved that store.

There is a nice quilt shop in Highland, IL a little ways off of 70 called Rosemary's and another one in Collinsville, IL just off 70 called Cross Patches. There is also a small but packed one in Troy, IL...can't remember the name of that one, but I have found it on the internet before. Also one in Effingham, IL called Angie's Nine Patch...it is just off 70 also.

There is one in Waterloo, IL, Raccoon Hollow. It is located about 20 minutes from St. Louis. If interested, PM me and I will give you directions from I-64 or I-55. She has a lot of fabric, mostly $9-$10/yard. A big clearance table with everything 40% off.

I forgot about the one in Greenville, IL it is called Farmland Quilting...it is a little ways off the interstate in downtown Greenville.

At this location: quiltvisionusa dot com/IllinoisPG.html
you will find a cartoon map of ILL with all cities listed and quilt signs. If you select one, it takes you to their webiste. Hope this helps.

If you are ever in Milwaukee, check out Patched Works in Elm Grove. Over 10,000 bolts of fabric.

I PM'd you some shops in St. Louis.
Roberts Sewing Center in Joliet is great - I was just there last week, staff at the time were very nice. Another good shop is in Morris, IL on the corner of Liberty & Main Streets - beautiful fabric & great staff.

ISO? This has been puzzling me for a while. What does ISO mean?

Ma's Got a Notion, in Havana, IL. Sue has a great selection of wide backs! Great selection of fabric and friendly and helpful staff.

There are sites that keep lists. Be aware sometimes they're not completely up to date. You can also search at your favorite fabric manufacturer site via "find a retail shop" link.

Google
Quilt shops IL
Quilt shops MO

I hope you add a week to your trip just for stops. Are you taking a U-haul. :)

j.

P.S. My local quilt shop just shortened its hours due to the economy. You may want to plan your trip and call the shops ahead of time to check their hours (and sales!)
Have fun!

Tammy Tadd is going out of business - her sale started this past Monday. Are you looking for I-57 Route or what interstate, roads are you going to be travelling on?

I do not know where you live in Chgicago but there was just a shop hop of 7 shops off off I-57 in Illinois. Top Shelf Quilts in Frankfort, 815-806-1694; B & J Sewing Center in Bourbonnais,815-937-9955;Prairieland Quilts in Cissna Park, 815-457-2867; Sewing Boutique in Hoopeston 217-283-7125; Sew Sassdy in Urbana, 217-328-1591; Threads of Time in Danville,217-431-9202; A Quilting Bee in Mohomet, 217-714-1809. The web site was www.illianashophop.com. Have fun in your quilting travels.